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Ah...hold it. Yes, the Sportage uses an Aisin-Warner auto. But according to the FSM it's a model AW372LE, not an A46DE.


Hmmm...conflicting data. Shannon said early Sports has a 3spd, then 4sd. Is the model you referenced a 3 speed?

This has been covered before. see link. What became of it?

http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showf...&o=&fpart=4&vc=1



Nope, from the time of introduction in 1994 the auto tranny has always been a 4 speed O/D unit. Here is a direct quote from the 1998 FSM:

"INTRODUCTION

The optional AW372LE transmission installed the Kia Sportage is a 4-speed (including overdrive) automatic transmission manufactured by Aisin Warner."

Since your wife works at a Kia Dealer she can verify this for herself. Group 42 in the Shop Manual.

1998 Sportage - Gone.
2004 Honda Civic Coupe.
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara - She got it.