4x4troy
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 06/03/12
Posts: 31
Loc: middleburg,fl
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i have a 5spd now and want to put an auto in. what would i need to do this. mine is a 2000 4x4 4dr.
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1995 Kia sportage 4x4 2.0 dohc auto...Mine
2000 kia sportage 4x4 2.0 dohc 5spd...Melissa's
2002 Kia sportage 2wd 2.0 doch 5 spd...parts truck
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Peabody
Wheeler
Reged: 04/18/11
Posts: 212
Loc: Sac-area, California - USA
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I don't know exactly what you would need to do to swap in an auto tranny. But I suspect it would be less-complicated than going from auto to manual. The auto has a shift position sensor for the starting circuit that serves the same safety function as the manual's clutch position sensor. I'm not sure if the wiring harness on your vehicle has both connectors or if the switches use the same type of connector. I think both sensors are located in the same area (right side of trans/bell housing) and tie into the same leg of the circuit (on the '97, at least).
I don't think the ECUs differ between auto and manual. I had to replace my ECU/ECM recently and there was no application difference between the two trannies, or 4x4 vs 2wd, for that matter.
Of course, there will be the changing of the shift hardware and capping off the clutch-related systems. But I think that would be easier than trying to install them on a native auto trans configuration.
So let's start a list...
- Remove trans & flywheel. Install flex plate(?) and torque converter.
- Remove manual shifter. Install auto shift lever and linkage.
- Replace instrument panel? (P, D, N, R)
- Disable/remove clutch system.
- Sort out all of the ECU-related connections. 
- Expand your four-letter vocabulary... 
I'm sure others would be happy to chime in...
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1997 Sportage 4x4, auto-trans, Warn manual hubs, 3.5" UPYOURKIA lift w/TJ 105AA rear springs, 2-5/8" custom body lift, 31x10.50 Adventuro MTs... and SmittyBilt SRC front and XRC rear bumpers with swing-out tire mount - and an OBX LSD front diff!!!
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4x4troy
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 06/03/12
Posts: 31
Loc: middleburg,fl
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thanks...once i get all the stuff for a auto tranny swap i will start tearing into it.
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1995 Kia sportage 4x4 2.0 dohc auto...Mine
2000 kia sportage 4x4 2.0 dohc 5spd...Melissa's
2002 Kia sportage 2wd 2.0 doch 5 spd...parts truck
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4runnernomore
Mudrunner
Reged: 07/24/07
Posts: 256
Loc: Darwin Australia
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Would it not be easier and cheaper to sell you current manual and purchase a automatic Sporty?
They are not an overly expensive vehicle and I think perhaps you would over capitilse doing the conversion unless you can get the parts required for practically nothing.
Food for thought perhaps? 
Cheers, Chris 
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97 Sporty, snorkel, K&N filter, power chip fitted with "98" tune, 50mm extended front forks, 40mm Dobinson Springs, KYB front struts, 35mm Jeep TJ Dobinson Springs, RAV 4 OME shocks from ARB, front Kaiser diff lock, 5.38 R&P's, 1&3/8 body lift, Tru Speed device (to correct speedo) with more to come
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4x4troy
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 06/03/12
Posts: 31
Loc: middleburg,fl
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not really....they are kinda pricey here in florida. i got mine for a steal because it needed work but most go for $3000 plus. plus building something is way more fun then buying it...lol
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1995 Kia sportage 4x4 2.0 dohc auto...Mine
2000 kia sportage 4x4 2.0 dohc 5spd...Melissa's
2002 Kia sportage 2wd 2.0 doch 5 spd...parts truck
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Everet
Body Damage is Cool
Reged: 08/10/06
Posts: 1170
Loc: Silicon Valley, CA
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ECU's are different, I have a 2000 Auto 4x4 ECU that is 50 state legal laying around somewhere.
If I find it I'll post a pic.
Everet
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WWW.UPYOURKIA.COM White 96,4x4, man.hubs,K&N filter,3row rad, twin 16" fans, 3" body lift, 4" UPYOURKIA LIFT KIT,265/75 16 TreadWrights on DC2 wheels,140 amp alt. dual batts. 2000 Sporty 2 door
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4x4troy
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 06/03/12
Posts: 31
Loc: middleburg,fl
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ok thanks
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1995 Kia sportage 4x4 2.0 dohc auto...Mine
2000 kia sportage 4x4 2.0 dohc 5spd...Melissa's
2002 Kia sportage 2wd 2.0 doch 5 spd...parts truck
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4x4troy
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 06/03/12
Posts: 31
Loc: middleburg,fl
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well i dont need to convert now. my wife has the stick and i now have a 95 auto 4x4....worked out good...lol build soon to follow
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1995 Kia sportage 4x4 2.0 dohc auto...Mine
2000 kia sportage 4x4 2.0 dohc 5spd...Melissa's
2002 Kia sportage 2wd 2.0 doch 5 spd...parts truck
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