Q: how much cost transmission sensor (in and out)?

asked by on December 20, 2016

hi, i have been told that i need to change my transmission sensor (out and in) and the electric cables for my kia optima. I have been told that it cost around $400 with everything. Do you agree with the pricing? My car has issues to shift to the upper gear when i drive, sometimes, not every time.

My car has 110000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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