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In 2013, the Kia Soul may experience transmission issues such as loud or grinding noises and difficulty shifting gears smoothly. Typically, noisy transmissions point to mechanical issues, while delayed gear shifting may indicate a computer problem. Excessive wear on the gears can cause increased noise during driving as they lose their smoothness. To check for damage, inspect the transmission fluid for debris. If gears are not shifting properly, it could be due to a struggling transmission control module that has trouble timing shifts correctly.
My 2013 Kia Soul was experiencing issues with shifting gears, especially going into first gear. Currently, it is unable to engage in any gear without applying force, and even then, it is not moving.
My car is not moving when I shift my manual transmission to first gear. Can you help me understand why?
In 2013, there were issues with the Kia Soul's transmission. Some of these problems included a sluggish acceleration, possibly due to communication issues between the braking and transmission systems. Additionally, there were challenges shifting into first gear with the manual transmission, which could be resolved by installing an updated shifter lower skirt.