Shift Solenoids "A", "B" & "C"
TCM controls transaxle shifting by delivering an output signal to operate proper shift solenoid. See SOLENOID OPERATION table. Shift solenoids are located on transaxle valve body. See Fig 1 and Fig 2
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Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. SOLENOID OPERATION
| Shift Lever Position |
Solenoid "A" |
Solenoid "B" |
Solenoid "C" |
| "D" (Drive) |
| O/D OFF |
| 1st Gear |
Off |
On |
On |
| 2nd Gear |
On |
On |
On |
| 3rd Gear |
| Less Than 3.1 MPH |
Off |
Off |
Off |
| Greater Than 3.1 MPH |
On |
Off |
Off |
| 4th Gear |
On |
Off |
On |
| O/D ON |
| 2nd Gear |
On |
On |
On |
| 3rd Gear |
| Less Than 3.1 MPH |
Off |
Off |
Off |
| Greater Than 3.1 MPH |
On |
Off |
Off |
| "2" (Second) |
| 2nd Gear |
On |
On |
Off |
| "L" (Low) |
| 1st Gear |
Off |
On |
Off |
| "R" (Reverse) |
On |
Off |
Off |
| "P" |
Off |
Off |
On |
| "N" |
| Less Than 2.5 MPH |
Off |
Off |
On |
| Greater Than 3.1 MPH |
On |
Off |
Off |