[gschwaller]

My 2003 Rio recently started turning O/D off with out activating the switch on the shifter. It usually comes back on after slapping the shifter 1 to 7 times. I expect it is a bad switch or short in the shifter. I wanted to check to see if anyone else has had this problem.

 

[ronjohn]

I haven't had that issue with my 02 but your probably right in your thinking. You could probably disconnect the switch connector under the console to see if it helps. I don't ever remember turning mine off. Good luck and rember http://www.kiatechinfo.com/ for electrical schematics.