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Kia Rio answerI am a master certified ASE and master cerified Kia tech. Check the trans cable. There is a rubber bushing at the trans end. Grab the cable and wiggle it. If it moves at all in park or neutral, then the cable will have to be replaced. I see about 3 of these a month nowadays. A quick check is to move the shifter with your foot firmly on the brake while holding the key in start. If it suddenly starts out of park , the cable is definetely the issue. Do NOT let the dealer sell you a neutral safety switch, as these are usually bulletproof and rarely have issues.

Another note of interest, if the shifter feels stiff while moving it, it is probably also an issue with the trans selector shaft, as these rust and bind inside the trans, which can cause premature cable bushing wear. You can lube these with engine oil if not oo bad, or just have it replaced at a dealer, as the trans has to come apart for this issue. Good luck.

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Q: Why is your Kia Rio engine not turning over yet when you turn the key its like the cars not in park?
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