Gear shifting problem

2006 KIA SPORTAGE
152,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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NEBAFRED
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after setting my car on drive, gear 1 and 2 automatically picks up but as soon as it reaches third gear, the car has some friction and produces a sound. It doesn't pull easily until it reaches the fourth gear. But as soon as you slow down, the process repeats making it very hard to drive at a long distance. Please what do you think could be the problem?
Dec 18, 2019 at 4:41 AM
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Hello,

This is common when the input shaft speed sensor goes out. to be sure we should run the codes. also can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can hear the noise? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response. Here is the sensor location in case it is the problem below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
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Dec 19, 2019 at 1:07 PM