First thing is to check your transmission fluid level. There's a full mark on the dipstick wipe dipstick off, insert, observe level with markings on dipstick. If fluid is low, top off with mfr recommend fluid. If level is full, tame vehicle to a transmission specialist. This may be signs of gear slippage resulting in a transmission rebuild.
Run the fault codes
indicates a problem vacuum actuator for the transmission
could be missing hose or actuator problem
You either have a transmission or a torque converter problem. Check fluid for a discoloration or burnt smell. Then take it to AutoZone or similar and have them scan in for transmission codes. Then take it to a transmission shop for a complete diagnosed. This will save you money in the long run
SOURCE: 2001 kia sportage blower motor resister
Rule of thumb...unless you get a better answer: look for a couple of wires on a small plate that is in the airflow of the fan on the heater/ac unit. The resistor pack is always air cooled by the fan.
SOURCE: 2001 kia sportage 4wd
replace vacuum hoses they are located just out side shock towers front end
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I fought with this problem every year since I had the Sportage. And it was so frustrating to find out just when you really needed it, that you did not have 4-wheel drive. I replaced the hubs with manual hubs and I wish I would have done it at the beginning. They work great and are 100% reliable. Bottom line.. the vacuum hubs were a great idea that just plain did not work reliably. Save yourself alot of grief and money and just replace the hubs. Less than $200 including paying someone to put then on and I now can rely on my Sportage when I need it.
SOURCE: 2001 kia sportage 2WD automatic transmission problems
There only one problem wrong.You dont let your transmission warm up.You transmission has you warm up just like the motor.Try this and i promise when you take off it will shift like no other
SOURCE: Timing belt broke on my kia sportage...
Check solutions for Kia Sportage under heading. Need timing marks and ignition wiring by Brattlehead. The markings I gave him will also work for your 2001 Sportage
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