The rod that goes from the clutch pedal to the master cylinder is a big problem on a lot of Hyundais and Kias. The plastic wears down and makes first and second gear hard to select.
The dealers will know , just maybe a bit reluctant to tell us guys Sandy , i did a sprinter clutch as few years ago , yes on the floor , put it back together , had similar issues on gear selection after , 2 top hat bushes that had spun round made gear selection difficult, rang Mercedes , was told new linkage , 150 plus quid , so out came the insuling tape , 2 turns round the bush , job sorted and 3 yrs on still being used with no issues now 😂, will ask my mate who works at Kia to see if hes come across this and let you know
I fixed my Sportage by replacing the worn plastic with a cut/trimmed 8mm socket and JB Kwik Weld Metal to hold in place. Better than new and will last year's longer than original.
@@NorthernNectar remove battery and base. Then you'll see the lever. Removing the clips might be tricky. Then follow my instructions, using 8mm socket and cutting down to length.
Thanks Gurj. No knowledge of cuttings things down im afraid. Clueless with cars. Frustrated because they want £995 to fix the first gear synchro which I know isn’t the issue, this is. Not sure who I can even get to look at it as I don’t know what the part is called or anything.
@@NorthernNectarsurely you must have a friend or family who can cut metal with a grinder. It's a simple repair. Or pay the big buck to garage for original Kia parts.
Hi Sandy, i would like to say a big thank you. I've had the same problem with my Kia sportage for over 3 years. I got the part from Kia and replaced it. Now working perfectly. You saved me a lot £££. Thanks once again, Vik
I got the same issue. I see that you have very good access to, but is it necessary to remove the engine for that? Is there no easier way to reach that part?
I'm not sure which of the parts you are asking about, so I will start by assuming you mean the bushing after you have removed the gear selector lever. The bushing has two tiny tabs that need to be gently pulled up to clear a slighlty raised bit of the shaft it is clipped onto. Mine was covered in grime, so i sprayed it with brake cleaner and used a toothbrush to scrub them clean. The bushing has become a bit brittle with age and the heat from the engine bay, so it was stuck on pretty hard. I put the selector in a vice and used a crescent wrench under the bushing to push it off the arm. Turning the bushing did not make a difference , both sides appeared to be worn. I put the cleaned bushing back on the way it had been. I put a little dab of hot glue into the spaces with the tabs. I then took a 90mm long reusable zip tie and dabbed a tiny bit of the glue on it where it would cover the tabs. This was pushed up against the edge of the groove. I then glued the tie on its outer edge and covered the flat end of the bushing. The head of the tie was positioned facing the fire wall, with the excess tail snipped off. This has been working like a champ for the last two weeks. Removing the selector mechanism is easy enough, for anyone confident using hand tools, to remove. My Cee'd is a 2011. Both models require that the airbox is lifted out of the way. On the 2011, the computer is attached to it. However, once you remove the top hat, and the 3 bolts that attaches the lower portion of the airbox to the car body, you can flip it towards the firewall and zip tie it to the wiper arms. I also removed the air intake piping from the front frame assembly. This allowed complete access to the selector assembly. The assembly pivot arm is held in place by an e-clip. Save this, once removed, unless you have a replacement. Plenty of videos showing how to remove these if you do not have the e- clip pliers. The bottom of the gear selector assembly is joined to the actual gearshift cable via a chrome spring cotter pin( similar to the kind use on axle stands.) This is easily pulled out with needle nose pliers. Make sure you catch the washer that sits between the pin and cable connector. You can now tap the assembly out of the shaft and remove it. On a side note, a site called 'Spare korea ' is a great place to find parts, their names, and part numbers via their model and year specific system diagrams. You'll need your vin number for accuracy. They do show this part, but do not have a part number designated, and is no lnger available from that site. At least it gives you something to direct the service department to, if you really want to get a new one, vs 'jury rig'😉
OEM part numbers: 43873-26000 for lever select shoe (plastic part) and 43870-26001 for the lever select
The rod that goes from the clutch pedal to the master cylinder is a big problem on a lot of Hyundais and Kias. The plastic wears down and makes first and second gear hard to select.
The dealers will know , just maybe a bit reluctant to tell us guys Sandy , i did a sprinter clutch as few years ago , yes on the floor , put it back together , had similar issues on gear selection after , 2 top hat bushes that had spun round made gear selection difficult, rang Mercedes , was told new linkage , 150 plus quid , so out came the insuling tape , 2 turns round the bush , job sorted and 3 yrs on still being used with no issues now 😂, will ask my mate who works at Kia to see if hes come across this and let you know
How do you actually remove the shift lever ? Dosent show removing lever .
Can you give me the part number for the plastic bushing mate?
I need it also but no one on here knows apparently 🤦
Part number: 43873
Did anyone get this part number I'm having bother getting first gear. Do you have to get this direct from kia
@@marktrainor4144it’s literally above a few comments.
@@jamiemattison4986 tried googling that can't find anything under it. Was wondering do I have to get it direct from kia
I fixed my Sportage by replacing the worn plastic with a cut/trimmed 8mm socket and JB Kwik Weld Metal to hold in place. Better than new and will last year's longer than original.
Please help mate. I have this same issue with my car. Is there any chance you can help?
@@NorthernNectar remove battery and base. Then you'll see the lever. Removing the clips might be tricky. Then follow my instructions, using 8mm socket and cutting down to length.
Thanks Gurj. No knowledge of cuttings things down im afraid. Clueless with cars. Frustrated because they want £995 to fix the first gear synchro which I know isn’t the issue, this is. Not sure who I can even get to look at it as I don’t know what the part is called or anything.
@@NorthernNectarsurely you must have a friend or family who can cut metal with a grinder. It's a simple repair. Or pay the big buck to garage for original Kia parts.
Hi mate. I do but assuming I get down to the part does it just unbolt ?
The full gubbings 😂 great fix boys.
Hi Sandy, i would like to say a big thank you. I've had the same problem with my Kia sportage for over 3 years. I got the part from Kia and replaced it. Now working perfectly. You saved me a lot £££.
Thanks once again, Vik
No problem Vik happy it’s fixed 👍
The garage told me that the 1st gear synchro was at fault and needed replacing. Quoteing me £££😂
@@vikjiven8823hi, what is the part called to be replaced please? I have sportage with same problem
I’d like to know too please. I have the same issue with my Sportage.
@@vikjiven8823hi can you tell us the name of the part please
👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌absolute legend 👌👌I’ve been having the same problem ile swap that bush around and let you know how I get on👍👍😎
Have same on kia ceed 2012 i just bought will look into this 😊
Hi sandy , you can buy the arm with the new plastic piece on , or the old shrink-wrap trick 😂
Hi Mike Main dealer is £1.09 for plastic part but the heat shrink sounds like the business 👍
@@sandyandeWats the name of the plastic part please
Hello all, I think I have the same problem with my Kia sportage 2013. Has anyone managed to buy a spare shoe/bushing in the UK ?
Hi bro, solved it yet or need assistance?
What's the part number??
Part number: 43873
Hi,
There is an TSB regarding this issue, part includes lever and plastic shoe. New design have groove for proper fixing.
Thanks for your information, do u know the TSB number? Cheers Sandy
TSB: KFE20-51-V032-JD CD
Cheers!
@@ivanmajic5699Hi, do you have a link to the TSB or to the part you bought? Kind regards, Mark
I got the same issue. I see that you have very good access to, but is it necessary to remove the engine for that? Is there no easier way to reach that part?
Nevermind. I watched another video and now i know the engine is a bit to the left.
Hello, how did you get this part off?
I'm not sure which of the parts you are asking about, so I will start by assuming you mean the bushing after you have removed the gear selector lever. The bushing has two tiny tabs that need to be gently pulled up to clear a slighlty raised bit of the shaft it is clipped onto. Mine was covered in grime, so i sprayed it with brake cleaner and used a toothbrush to scrub them clean. The bushing has become a bit brittle with age and the heat from the engine bay, so it was stuck on pretty hard. I put the selector in a vice and used a crescent wrench under the bushing to push it off the arm. Turning the bushing did not make a difference , both sides appeared to be worn. I put the cleaned bushing back on the way it had been. I put a little dab of hot glue into the spaces with the tabs. I then took a 90mm long reusable zip tie and dabbed a tiny bit of the glue on it where it would cover the tabs. This was pushed up against the edge of the groove. I then glued the tie on its outer edge and covered the flat end of the bushing. The head of the tie was positioned facing the fire wall, with the excess tail snipped off. This has been working like a champ for the last two weeks.
Removing the selector mechanism is easy enough, for anyone confident using hand tools, to remove. My Cee'd is a 2011. Both models require that the airbox is lifted out of the way. On the 2011, the computer is attached to it. However, once you remove the top hat, and the 3 bolts that attaches the lower portion of the airbox to the car body, you can flip it towards the firewall and zip tie it to the wiper arms. I also removed the air intake piping from the front frame assembly. This allowed complete access to the selector assembly. The assembly pivot arm is held in place by an e-clip. Save this, once removed, unless you have a replacement. Plenty of videos showing how to remove these if you do not have the e- clip pliers. The bottom of the gear selector assembly is joined to the actual gearshift cable via a chrome spring cotter pin( similar to the kind use on axle stands.) This is easily pulled out with needle nose pliers. Make sure you catch the washer that sits between the pin and cable connector. You can now tap the assembly out of the shaft and remove it.
On a side note, a site called 'Spare korea ' is a great place to find parts, their names, and part numbers via their model and year specific system diagrams. You'll need your vin number for accuracy. They do show this part, but do not have a part number designated, and is no lnger available from that site. At least it gives you something to direct the service department to, if you really want to get a new one, vs 'jury rig'😉
Thanks for that just hd the same issue fixed