98 sephia with problems

jcpgtze · 01-01-2008, 04:35 PM

my buddys mom just gave me her kia sephia ls with 92k on it she got tired of the transmission problems didnt want to fix it so it mine now ... but it got a cel and my obd2 scaner wont pull codes from the connector under the dash ... is there a way i can jump the diagnostics connector under the hood and flash it out

but the other problem is that its really sluggish in drive and doesnt want to down shift to first or up shift past second or maybe 3rd not 100 percent but the over drive off switch doesnt work eitther nor is there a light flashing for that and the brake interlock isnt working anymore just push the button and pull it out of park

really like to get this thing fixed fast and sell it or drive it to and from work save me in diesel in my truck

ron1004 · 01-02-2008, 02:46 AM

Welcome to the forum.

For jumping the DLC plug , try this site BAT Auto Technical-Professional mechanics giving advice-An Educational Site w/ OBD2 Trouble Codes and Technical info & Tool Store. but as you'll see they say it works on cars up to 1995.
BTW it works on my 1999 - by turning the ignition to On, but do not start engine with the jumper as in the picture.

It may be best to start with an oil change and see how it goes from there with the multiple gearbox problems.

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jcpgtze · 01-03-2008, 01:19 PM

yea i found that page and tryed using it but that pin is empty in my connector thats the reason i got on here

jcpgtze · 01-06-2008, 02:16 PM

can some one help me really like to get this thing leagal the cel only pops on when you start it cold and stays on clear it after it warms up turn the car on and its not on ... but really like the trans problems fix dont know if i should try a new trans and converter or a tcm but if i get any of these parts there non returnable

ron1004 · 01-06-2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jcpgtze

yea i found that page and tryed using it but that pin is empty in my connector thats the reason i got on here

I guess that pins empty being a later model than 95, so you're left with using the OBDII connector under the dash.
Take it to a parts store and see if they can read it for you, and once you have the codes post them here and there's a few astute folks here that will help.

jcpgtze · 01-06-2008, 06:56 PM

ok well i have NO CODES now no cel ... drives perfect but now i have new problems i have no parking light or dash lights all the fuses are good but the tail light fuses arent getting power so need to go thru a wiring diagram if i can find one online and figure that out but there is a fuse on the interior fuse box forgot what it was labeled as but it was ecu something put a new fuse in started it up and the light went out and the transmission shifts like a dream well for a kia and the od off light is working as well as the over drive ... so im happy free car that i have all 35 bucks in for a tank of gas

jcpgtze · 01-08-2008, 12:04 AM

tune up thing is running and driving really good now but i cant drive it after dark or when i have to have the headlights one cant figure out why i have no dash lights or parking lights i can jump across the terminals in place of the relay and they come on but wont go off with the switch and the relay clicks when i turn em on so im getting power guess ive got a bad wire or ground idk

jcpgtze · 01-09-2008, 07:54 PM

ok i think i found out whats wrong with the lights and its the switch parking lights are out but head lights work ...so .. anyone have the assembly they want to sell

jcpgtze · 01-10-2008, 05:59 PM

well its not the switch i dont know what the problem is

ron1004 · 01-10-2008, 09:25 PM

Have you tried another relay?

If you say the relay clicks then the circuit from the switch is OK, and if you say that the lights work when jumping the relay output terminals, then I would say that the relay is bad.