The dual clutch transmission has 7 (or 6) forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically in the D (Drive) position. ALWAYS check the surrounding areas near your vehicle for people, especially children, before shifting a vehicle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse). Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make The problem is therefore either within the gearbox (e.g., worn 1st gear synchronizer), or somewhere in the gear-selection mechanism. The gear-selection linkage, of course, has parts both within the gearbox and outside as well, where the linkage connects to the gear shift lever in the cabin. You may be able to see parts of the linkage. Many other Forte owners have similar sad experiences with the transmission. More recently, Kia and Hyundai issued a recall last October 2022 for over 120,000 units due to problems with the dual-clutch transmission (DCT) system that could lead to a complete loss of mobility. Affected Models of DCT Recall: 2021 - 2022 Kia Sorento ; 2021 - 2023 Kia K5 ronecc Discussion starter. 225 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · Aug 25, 2012. Hi. Not been here for a while as I have been happy with my Soul apart from the initial paint problems. I thought I would have a browse today and spotted that one owner had had a lot of faults with his car. One of them being a vibration/ rumbling noise at around 1700rpm. Many Kia transmission problems can be solved with a software update at your local dealership, but the Forte may require a full replacement. As a car maker, Kia has a reliability rating of 4.0/5.0 from RepairPal and ranks 3rd out of 32 automotive brands with average annual repair costs of $474. . On the road, the Kia ProCeed rides more firmly than a standard Ceed, yet still makes supple, flowing progress. All versions tackle motorways well, and are surprisingly engaging through the bends, although the seven-speed automatic gearbox is prone to laziness, particularly when using the paddle shifters to change down. An automatic also has a set number of gears, but it uses a hydraulic system that responds to pressure created by the conditions to determine the gear needed without any input from the driver. The rugged Kia XCeed variant is also available in GT-Line S, which offers the seven-speed automatic gearbox as an option for the first time.. The standard hatchback completes the 0-62mph sprint in As with Ford, VW, Chrysler, and a growing number of auto brands, Kia has developed a new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission as a replacement for 33 posts · Joined 2010. #1 · Feb 15, 2016. I am looking for feedback from forum members having experienced Kia Dual Clutch Transmission. I currently own a cee'd SW 1.6 CRDI with classic Torque Converter Automatic gearbox. In about a year from now I plan to replace it with a new cee'd SW equipped with DCT 7 gear transmission.

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