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  1. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Attempting to insert Brake light flasher in BronzeKIA unable to get access to rear 3rd light and or wiring at rear deck. have been unable to locate KIA wiring Diagram or remove plastic inserts at rear quarter panel. KIA owners manual cautions against breaking this. Local KIA dealer did not...
  2. 4th Generation Optima (2016 - 2020)
    I recently purchased a brand new Optima and the dealer Owes me a OEM Remote start. My sales person called with an installation date and I thought all was good. Fast Forward few days, I called the service department today to see if they can make time during the install to look at a small...
  3. New Member Introductions
    Just traded my '14 black/black SXL for a new '17 SWP/black SXL. So far I've done 35% tint, Eibach by Kinetic springs & white badging.
  4. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    I've seen there is a company that makes a Pulsing 3rd light module for kia's that are plug and play. It makes your 3rd light pulse, not blink. Seen a couple kia dealers that puts them on cars. But they are just way out of site expensive. Has anybody done this to their Kia ? Thanks
  5. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    It's happening! Customers who already purchased the 2017 Sportage or 2016 Optima equipped with a compatible system will be able to download a free software update that enables CarPlay through the UVO Home website beginning in the third quarter...
  6. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Is there a quick or painless way to disable the 3rd brake light (fuse maybe....)? I have a LED trunk spoiler installed and no longer want the 3rd brake light to come on. I don't want to remove the 3rd brake light, just disable it.
  7. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Rear-ended 3 times over the years, I often Tap my Brakes at abrupt stops convinced that normal brake lights look as common to people as leaves on a tree = useless. Access to 3rd Brake Wiring (Pg 642 of the 2.4 Tech manual a few Forum guys offered for Dnload) gets covered Only after removing the...
  8. United States
    Got a large KDM focused meet coming up this weekend for those interested. http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/12-events-meets/93681-kdm-fest-2015-houston-tx-jan-3rd.html
  9. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I haven't visited the forum in over 8 months, but I just wanted to say hi & that I just purchased my 3rd kia optima in 3 years, My first a 2011 ex-luxury (added Led drls) Then got my second one which was a hybrid , but had to sell the first one to get a minivan. My hybrid was in a an accident...
  10. Vendor Feedback
    Hey guys, Long story short, after reading the forums here and over at the Cadenza forums, It seemed to me that Karbon Koncept is the best when it comes to buying your accessories, as limited as the market for our cars, I went ahead on the 3rd of may and bought:- 1 Kia 3.0 K Logo Emblems -...
  11. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    A vacuum won't work. Any suggestions to remove the 3rd brake
  12. Engine and Technical Discussion
    So I purchased our 2014 Optima SX Turbo Limited on november 8th with 5 miles on it. Everything was fine the day we got it. Took the normal test drive, looked it over and signed for it. Being completely stunned by the car, we spent the day driving around town enjoying the new car. The next...
  13. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    cp-e™ is 10 years old. Come celebrate with us!!! Saturday, August 3rd 10am - 4pm 6792 Mid Cities Ave Beltsville, MD 20705 This even is open to ALL makes and models so bring your friends!!! Dyno, tours, and discounts!!! Spread the word! More info to follow...
  14. United States
    Saturday 8/3/13 cp-e™ is 10 years old. Come celebrate with us!!! Saturday, August 3rd 10am - 4pm 6792 Mid Cities Ave Beltsville, MD 20705 This even is open to ALL makes and models so bring your friends!!! Dyno, tours, and discounts!!! Spread the word! More info to follow...
  15. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Ever since I had my Sub mounted on my deck, the 3rd brake light would always rattle against the glass when the bass kicks in. I have a 10" Pioneer Sub but I've read from different posts that some people also get rattles from the stock Infinity Sub. So it stopped the rattle for me, Im pretty sure...
  16. New Member Introductions
    Hey everyone, I am Naiman from Dallas, TX, I have decided to sign up after reading through the threads for about a week or so. I purchased my car last Thursday and I love it. I have the EX with the Tech Package, and nothing done to the car yet besides a CAI. I have to say that prior to reading...
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