Schedule a test drive of one of our Kia models. 3.) Buzzing and clunking. A common indication of transmission trouble is unusual noise. If your car is especially loud when in neutral or park, it’s likely a transmission problem. There are other problems that can cause similar noises, but they shouldn’t be ignored. 4.) If I accelerate smoothly and normally there is absolutely no problem with my car at all. If I have to accelerate hard, as in move the accelerater pedal straight down to the floor, there is a 'judder'. This 'judder' is pronounced and alarming. Could anyone tell me what is causing this 'judder'. The car is due a service soon, if that means anything. Nov 4, 2015. by Jeff.G. 1 1 of 4 4. 475. Kia-Forums.com is an independent Kia enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. Content on Kia-Forums.com is generated by its users. Kia-Forums.com is not in any way affiliated with Hyundai Motor Group. Talk about other car makes here. 21 posts · Joined 2023. #2 · Sep 21, 2023. Fluids should be checked every year but there is no oil change interval for the 6-speed automatic gearbox. Your transmission is a “regular” one. Not CVT or DCT. mr.macspot. Save Share. Reply Like. N. SYMPTOMS OF BAD TRANSMISSION SOLENOID ON KIA OPTIMA FORTE SORENTO SPORTAGE SOUL RIOIf you have Kia and you want to know the symptoms of bad transmission sole Kia Ceed 2.gen. - problems and malfunctions. Several owners report problems with rough and heavy gear changes in vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. In the case of vehicles equipped with a handbrake on the cable, owners face a gradual release of the handbrake, which may cause the parked vehicle to move. Unusual Gearbox Problem. My car is a 2013 Kia Picanto 1.2 Manual. It has developed an unusual problem. The car is cold (first drive of the day or if left for a few hours) driving along at 60mph in 5th Gear. If I then want to change down to 4th for example to overtake, the gear lever won't slot into 4th. The automatic harnesses a 134bhp 1.6L turbodiesel to their new seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, which ensures swift, smooth changes, improved economy and can take the car to 60mph in just 10.2 seconds. It also offers low emissions of just 109g/km. You can get a Kia Cee'd Automatic in a choice of three trims: 2, 3 and 4. BiQ2.