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  1. 4th Generation Optima (2016 - 2020)
    Can anyone tell me what the long high pitched tone is for, after shutting the car off? Maybe 10-15 seconds worth? I have a 2019 Optima EX Premium. Thanks in advance.
  2. The Service Center
    So my wife's 2013 Optima SXL has had an issue over the past month where if she has to brake suddenly the RPM gauge drops to 0. It will stay at 0 until the car is stopped, shut off and then turned back on. Also when this happens the car will stutter/loss of power for a few seconds on...
  3. Hybrids
    While I had almost 75% battery when i plugged in for the night, when i got up the next morning, I was surprised to find what appeared to be a dead key fab, but once i grabbed the backup, and still had response from the vehicle when attempting to unlock it, I realized there was definitely...
  4. The Service Center
    Hello everyone, new Optima owner here. Bought the car at 44 miles in December and currently have 7500 miles on it. I took it for its second oil change a week ago and decided to look under the hood later that night. I found a loose engine cover(can push on it and move it around with my fingers)...
  5. The Service Center
    Hello, I searched forum a little bit, didn't find anyone with same problem. KIA OPTIMA 2012 DOHC (in europe L version). When Climate Control is set to AUTO, on let's say 21 degrees C, after a ride of 30 minutes it's "freezing" from top vents (near windshield, and on dashboard). After a 30...
  6. High Performance
    Hey guys, I have recently switched my Nameless Performance filter from the drop in box to the AEM cone filter. The problem started right after the switch. Not sure if any of you guys have experienced the same thing. Here it goes: when I go into boost and after it let go of the gas paddle...
  7. The Service Center
    I have a 2013 Optima EX. I had to replace the little flexible coupling between the power steering motor and gearbox. Replacement went fine and took just over an hour. A couple days later I noticed that the ESC light was on constantly. I did forget to connect the brake light switch after the...
  8. Engine and Technical Discussion
    My Love is Ailing - 2013 Optima Hybrid My wife and I love our Optima Hybrid. In early April I took it in at 55,000 miles before the bumper to bumper 60K warranty expired. There was a clicking noise in the front. They diagnosed the problem as some front brake parts and a control arm. They...
  9. The Service Center
    Does anyone know if adding an aftermarket remote starter will void any warranty on a CPO purchase? TX
  10. 4th Generation Optima (2016 - 2020)
    This might not come as news to anyone, but I just noticed the other night that there are lights in the front doors below the armrests, that shine down onto the door pockets. I rarely have anything in those pockets so never noticed the red light, but had a water bottle in there the other day...
  11. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hi everyone im just making a review about Lap3 tune, i used the Lap3 Uncle chip for about 6 months and upgraded to Lap3 tune about 2 months ago and im very happy with it,car response is a lot better car is faster everything works real good is definitely like a complete different car more fun to...
  12. Engine and Technical Discussion
    I have a 11 optima lx of course with the 2.4, ive gone through so far 2 intakes to test and see if the hesitation i was getting was because of the ebay branded intake or not. I first bought the cold air intake on ebay for 99 bucks shipped right? Okay, install went flawless car sounded great, but...
  13. New Member Introductions
    Can anyone help me? I just install 20 inch rims on my 2015 Ex. I had new senors install and after driving about 1day the low pressure light came on. The tires have right amount of air. Can anyone tell me what I need to do. Rimtyme said I should have driven for 15-20 min over 20 mph and it would...
  14. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    So i have a 14 LX that i put D2 Spings and Ultra Performance Sway bars on, I've had them on since July and I've had no problem up till about a month ago, every time i turn left i hear something thats either rubbing or clunking on the passenger side, i checked and i'm not rubbing as i'm on the...
  15. New Member Introductions
    Hello to all. My story is so incredible that I had to share it with some other Optima Hybrid owners after what I found out. I owned a new 2012 LX since few weeks ago when I decided to trade it for a newer looking EX with a pretty sunroof which I wanted! Now this...after driving the 2014 for...
  16. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    MNSoft was running a sale on map updates so I finally bit. Download and install process took forever, but eventually worked. However, now Sirius traffic, which worked fine before is not working right. Every time I start the car, I have to go into the traffic screen. It shows up as...
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