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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread 1999 Kia sportage sloppy shifter! #922046 12/22/08 11:43 PM Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 4 R race4fn OP Need a Spot My manual shifter is really sloppy. I just bought the kia yesterday and have noticed that the shifter when in gear can be moved side to side alot. Was wondering if thats normal or not, also what can be done to fix it if its not normal. Thanks Donald Elam Re: 1999 Kia sportage sloppy shifter! [Re: race4fn] #922047 12/23/08 12:40 AM Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 26 British Columbia kiaz Getting the Wheeling Fever I won't say this is normal, although mine does it too. Probably a worn bushing or linkage at the bottom of the shift lever. I've not ever had the boot off the console or I'd have a go at fixing that myself. kiatechinfo.com has a fairly good breakdown of removing the shifter if you'd like to give it a go. If I had a hammer..... Re: 1999 Kia sportage sloppy shifter! [Re: race4fn] #922048 12/23/08 04:07 AM Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,243 Gold Coast, Queensland, Austra... DamKia Kia Moderator It is normal for the Sportage shifters to be sloppy and the gearboxes to be noisy. Ya didn't buy a sportscar..... 2002 Sporty , Ironman 2.5" spring, 2" body, 15 x 7 ROH wheels, K&N, 15 x 10.5 Simex Centipedes, Powerchip 91. "Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level then beat you with experience!" Re: 1999 Kia sportage sloppy shifter! [Re: DamKia] #922049 12/24/08 12:24 AM Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 4 R race4fn OP Need a Spot When the shifter is in 1st gear you can move it all the way to the right(where 5th is) that seems like alot of slop. Moderated by  4x4Wire, Axe Man, DamKia  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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