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  1. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Is there a way (magnetic drain plug ....or.....frequent lube chgs etc) to remove any metal shavings that might be lurking in the engine or trans? I'm not saying I have any shavings, just would like to apply any viable and reasonable prevention measures if available.
  2. Engine and Technical Discussion
    I haven't posted too often on here but something happened this morning that made me feel like I needed to get word out, considering other posts I've read on the forum regarding the same issue. My 2012 Optima SX took a while to start this morning. One press of the button, 5 second long crank...
  3. The Service Center
    I soldered the power wires to the blue wire in the 12 pin connector that plugs into the shift console next to the usb cable. as I was taping it the wire broke leaving very little wire out of the connector to work with. Thinking I was too zealous when I stripped the wire down I carefully...
  4. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    So, i'm getting antsy ready to do stuff to the new car. I was taking off the OPTIMA & SX lettering on the trunk. I used a heat gun and some fishing line to get the letters off originally and they came off easy. When I got the letters off it left a ton of glue/residue under the letters. I...
  5. 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...
  6. Hybrids
    My 2012 KOH is now sitting in the dealer bays trying to figure out what caused my water pump to fail. The warning light and display saying "hybrid system warning safely stop and do not drive" came on last night while I was sitting in traffic. I call them today and they say because the ground for...
  7. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Sup everyone, recently I was driving to worwith my phone paired up and streaming my music when suddenly it stopped. Ive tried to repair it but nothing. It just keeps saying "pairing failed". It's a base HU by the way. Any ideas??? Please?
  8. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    I order "2X T10 194 168 501 921 W5W 12 LED 3020 SMD Car Side Wedge Light Bulb Lamp White" it said free shipping, but I had to pay $1.50 to the mail guy because it was wasn't sent first class, I just paid it. after that I immediately put them on and this is how they look!! don't buy from...
  9. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
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  10. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    I have a 2012 optima sx turbo with the technology package it's fully loaded ,but when I plug in my USB cable into the USB slot and connect it to my iPod or iPhone 4 it keeps saying media connection fail I don't understand why anyone have any suggestions ? And also how come I can't see my...
  11. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Hello all! Bought a 2012 SX titanium silver with premium/nav a week ago and cannot be happier. Drove over 1K miles and loving it. First larger purchase I've made without any regrets. Placed weather tech mats front/back/and trunk. Tinted yesterday with Wincos side windows 30% all around and...
  12. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    A resistor doesnt help as there are no wires to splice into..a turn signal flasher is no where to be seen in this car...so to anyone who has done this install please pm with some help on this
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