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  1. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Have any of you guys with the older head unit upgrade to a newer head unit with apple car play? I’m tired of the old head unit and ready for an upgrade. Let me know. Thanks.
  2. 4th Generation Optima (2016 - 2020)
    My auto headlights are randomly turning on and off they will turn off while driving on a pitch black road. By just tapping the end of the stalk corrects the problem. Doing a part search several online retailers offer just the headlight switch others show the headlight and wiper as 1 assembly not...
  3. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Yet another thread on converting NAVI to aftermarket HU Climate Controls First, the easy part, you can replace the NAVI control with dual-automatic climate control form Ebay and it's completely plug in play. I pulled out the Navi HVAC. It is a "QF T-GDI" Model. I have a 2012 SX made in...
  4. The Service Center
    Is there a way to adjust the line of sight on the headlights? very please with what i can see with the brights on, but lo-beams seam a little too low! P:cool:
  5. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    I've always carried my music with me, since I prefer not to use music streaming. I've kept it on a PocketPC until recently, when that device died, and I transferred it all to my old phone, a Galaxy S5 running a stripped down OS. Currently, I am using the S5 as a media center, with an augmented...
  6. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Realize this is the 3G forum, but as I post here with the '11 EX-T, but when replacing the VC gasket and plugs thought I'd take a picture. Actually couldn't believe the engine was so clean, no buildup at all. Purchased new, oil changes every 7,500 miles with any Dino oil that was on sale (5w-20)...
  7. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    I have thw basic head unit in my 2016 Optima LX. No fancy gps or uvo system and basic air controls. Is there anyway to upgrade the head unit to the uvo capable one or would aftermarket be a better route? I ideally want to have Apple CarPlay avaible
  8. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Is there a good aftermarket head unit that will use the existing bluetooth mic for telephone calls? I have installed head units in previous vehicles, and the bluetooth for calls sucks... Thanks in advance!
  9. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    2013 Kia Optima SX model Ok so when I look up some bulbs for this car I find 3 types. 1. typical average bulb with socket end 2. bulb with wires comming out of it (2) 3. Bulb with a big square metal box attached to it I am looking for 65K bulbs for the main. I am so lost what does my...
  10. New Member Introductions
    New to the Optima but well experienced in the car and car forum scene. Used to own a full bolt on 2012 mazdaspeed 3 that I had to sell due to growing family. Had a few vehicles since then and here I am with a 2013 SX. Looking for technical information and to kill some time. Would love to help...
  11. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Im going to be adding an aftermarket Pioneer unit to the dash. I also want to run a camera to both front and rear of car. Any good cable routes thru the firewall to the front and where to mount the camera. Same for the rear, getting past the electronics and batteries behind rear seat.
  12. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Currently have 2014 Optima EX with Infinity Sound System/Navigation. Just curious if I were to get a head unit that has Apple Car Play in the future, any recommendations. Also, would it add anything to my current system outside of just the Car Play feature?
  13. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Currently have 2014 Optima EX with Infinity Sound System/Navigation. Just curious if I were to get a head unit that has Apple Car Play in the future, any recommendations. Also, would it add anything to my current system outside of just the Car Play feature?
  14. Hybrids
    I finally got Android 6.0.1 for my cell phone. I went to sync with the 2012 KOH and was hoping a certain issue would be resolved. No joy! The issue is that it won't download my contacts to the car's head unit. Without that, I can't ever hope to dial via name and I have to initiate that via the...
  15. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Hello all, So my 2016 LX did not come with Navigation (of course) and I've been looking for a replacement that has it but I want to keep it as close to stock looking as possible. I currently have the 6" touch screen with Steering-wheel controls, Bluetooth, Voice Commands, Backup Camera, and...
  16. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Anyone know if it's possible? I'm guessing not. I want the stock HU to default to Bluetooth everytime I start the car. Mostly because I want to velcro a tablet to the front of the unit. lol Which would give me access to the volume knobs but not the media/FM buttons. The tablet is such a...
  17. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    I spent a while searching here and through the Google with no luck. So I figured I would just ask. I have a 2012 with Infinity and Nav, If I tracked down a factory 2015 head unit with all the same stuff would it connect? Or would it be better just to fight through the pain of the aftermarket...
  18. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    I have a 2012 Optima sx turbo with infinity sound and UVO. My wife would like navigation added. I personally did not like the Kia Navigation system. My F150 has an android tablet as a head unit but it was stripped down. There was no integration at all in my f150, no steering controls, nothing...
  19. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Head Unit Issues - UVO in my 2012 Optima When I press the "Down" Volume control on my steering wheel, my Voice Command activates. Voice Command starts when I press the volume button down to lower my radio volume. I took my car to the dealer when my car had 32,800 miles on odometer and they...
  20. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Hello all, I have a Korean built Optima with Sat nav and infinity sound. It's an Australian model. The GPS suck and there doesn't seem to be any map updates, so i'm wondering if it's possible to get access to the Windows CE section of the head unit and update the maps myself ? Ideally i'd...
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