> I own a 2001 Kia Optima with a sport shifter (semi automatic), I am haveing problems with my transmission.  When I am driving down the road everything is fine, until I will feel a small jolt, and my check engine light comes on.  When I came to a stop my transmission will not downshift back to first gear, I have to manually shift by using the sport shifter.  The problem is that I can't shift it to first, it will only shift to second gear.  When I am at a higher speed the transmission will not shift to fourth gear, I can not manually shift to fourth either, only second or third gear.  I called the Kia U.S. Motors and talked to there Mechanic but they could not tell me what is wrong.  Please help me.
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> I own a 2001 Kia Optima with a sport shifter (semi automatic), I am
> haveing problems with my transmission.  When I am driving down the road
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> third gear.  I called the Kia U.S. Motors and talked to there Mechanic but
> they could not tell me what is wrong.  Please help me.