This just saved me from a 6-700$ bill on fixing the gear box. I showed the part 43873-26000 to the service and this was the issue. It costed 15$ + 60$ for the work. Thanks!
VlogDeIT
OEM part numbers: 43873-26000 for lever select shoe (plastic part) and 43870-26001 for the lever select
ahmedahssain
Fantastic information. Just had a new clutch fitted on my 2011 Kia Ceed 1.6 VR-7 CRDI as it was ready for a change (105, 000 miles). Clutch pedal completely pressed and car still wanted to move forward. I've also had problems getting into first gear which was a right pain at junctions. Been having to change to 2nd then quickly up to 1st to get it in. Was hoping the new clutch would resolve this issue too but it didn't. Then I found this video. Informed my mechanic and said he'd swap it out if I could get the part. Went to local Kia dealer in Barnsley and showed parts guy a few pictures and possible parts number and he was just nodding and said, yes we always keep a few of these in stock. Cost £1.39 inc VAT. It's part number 43873-26000 (Shoe-Select Lever). Said it's a universal part and didn't need to check if this was compatible with my 2011 Ceed. Now fitted and changes into first like a dream. Cheers Sandy 🍻
DarrenS-qv
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.
darwinrover
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
mikeberry
How do you actually remove the shift lever ? Dosent show removing lever .
NainyConnor
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.
GurjVirdee
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
vikjiven
Can you give me the part number for the plastic bushing mate?
UK
👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌absolute legend 👌👌I’ve been having the same problem ile swap that bush around and let you know how I get on👍👍😎
forddoctorforddoctor
Hi sandy, you can buy the arm with the new plastic piece on, or the old shrink-wrap trick 😂
mikeberry
Have same on kia ceed 2012 i just bought will look into this 😊
markfarrier
Thanks for that just hd the same issue fixed
robertclarke
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 ?
benwilkinson
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?
grzegorzgrzelczyk
Hi,
There is an TSB regarding this issue, part includes lever and plastic shoe. New design have groove for proper fixing.
