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  1. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I would like to provide power from dome light to windshield mounted radar detector (Uniden R7 with RJ-11 plug) and dash cam (Auto-Vox D6 Pro with micro USB plug). Radar detector runs off 12V, the cam needs 5V, 1A. My rear view mirror has no power. Is there a way to do this simply or due to...
  2. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    (Sorry for cross posting this, I couldn’t figure out where to post this...my brain is a little fuzzy because it’s 3am and I can’t sleep...might be because of this issue lol) Ugh, so I’ve encountered a new issue! For context and backstory I was posting on LED door handle modification post(s) in...
  3. 4th Generation Optima (2016 - 2020)
    Just a heads up that I was scheduling service yesterday, and my SA advised me there was a recall on the rear interior light, and that they would adress it during my service. Might want to look into it on your next visit to the dealer.
  4. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Does anyone know which color wire coming out of the door controls the dome light coming on when the door opens? I have a 2016 if that matters. ---------- Post added 11-21-2016 at 12:26 AM ---------- Previous post was 11-20-2016 at 03:25 PM ---------- I guess it would help to say I installed...
  5. DIY Projects
    Alright, so I recently did the led door handle mod http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/64-diy-appearance-body-modifications/4852-led-door-handles.html and Im 99% sure I got tapped into all the correct wiring for that (they turn off and on as expected.) While I was in the door panels and wiring...
  6. The Service Center
    Sometimes it seems like in the morning when it's cold out I'll open the driver door and the light won't come on orbit won't say door open, doesn't always happen but it's annoying or the light will come on for one second then dim out..every other door works? Possible issues?
  7. DIY Projects
    I have a couple of lights that I want to have on the same switch as my dome light. I read through and found where I can run it off the dome light negative output from the BCM (yellow wire). I have a relay with the tapped yellow wire providing the ground(see below), which should, in theory, place...
  8. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Alright guys i'm sorry for posting about my Sorento but i just didn't feel like registering in another forum just to ask a question, I own a 2015 Kia Sorento LX and just last-night i was turning up the volume and skipping the track and suddenly the lights blinked. Since then the dome lights...
  9. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    I haven't seen a write up or anyone else that has posted up about these interior lights but wanted to see if I just didn't search good enough. Has anyone else installed these Mood lighting enhancements from Shark Racing? I wanted to see what the best ways were to remove the assemblies...
  10. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Can someone tell me the purpose of this small light next to the dome lights? I looked in my owners manual but there is no mention of it.
  11. New Member Introductions
    2012 Kia Optima has some random electrical issues that started a year ago. It started when dome light went on while I was driving at night for no reason. Now it randomly goes on while I am driving. I also have random issues with shift lock not allowing out of park, cruse control not...
  12. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Hi! Bought, received and installed these: http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00FHLWS16 They look great, the nice soft-ish white light is rather classy IMO. However - and maybe this has always been the case and I haven't noticed since I've rarely driven at night since I got this car a few months ago...
  13. The Service Center
    I put in a factory remote start a few weeks ago and everything was great until about a week ago. I am having a strange dome light issue that is really annoying me. I will try to explain the best I can. If I leave the car for a little while (say 10 or 15 minutes) and unlock the door with the...
  14. DIY Projects
    I'm working on installing the eXLED dome light kit from K5 Optima Store and I'm having a problem with the rear dome lights. I've taken off the clear plastic cover and took out the old bulb. I'm trying to install the new LED bulb, but it won't fit because the reflective plastic piece inside is in...
  15. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    So i'm a novice at all of this stuff and I'm embarrassed to say that when I was replacing all my interior lighting with leds I accidentally broke one of the metal clips that holds the 31mm Festoon bulb in the rear dome lights. What are my options in fixing this, how are these even put on? If i...
  16. Classified Forum
    I mistakenly bought the Interior LED kit for the front and rear dome lights from exLED SHOP and the front map/dome lights don't fit the 2014 models, but the rear ones fit. So this sale is only for the front ones. They are super bright and look great. In perfect condition 100% brand new. For...
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