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  1. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I have a 2015 Kia Optima EX. My low beam headlights went out on both sides and only my high beams were working.. I went ahead and just replaced all lights high and low. All lights on the passenger side work after changing them but my drivers side high beams wont come on after replacing it.. It...
  2. 4th Generation Optima (2016 - 2020)
    trying to figure out what to do next my driver side headlight isn’t working and I’ve tried everything any advice. I’ve spliced the connector and traced the wires and everything it’s not the bulb. Please help and both sidemarkers don’t work; ( quick note inside and outside are all LED when I get...
  3. 4th Generation Optima (2016 - 2020)
    Hello, My passenger side headlight (low beam) has burnt out and I can't seem to get the darn thing out of its housing. I can get the lid off, I unscrewed and moved the coolant tank so I'd have a bit more room, but I cannot--for the life of me--get the burnt out bulb out of the housing to...
  4. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hey all! I am thinking about doing a HID retrofit on my wife's 2011 Optima Ex. Currently the car has the factory halogen projectors and i would like to put proper HID/xenon projectors in to increase the light output. I am going to be picking up a pair of extra assemblies from my local LKQ pick...
  5. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    I'm at a loss guys..just bought a 2012 sx....has the HIDs.... well to make this short and sweet the low beams"hids" are pointing outwards to the point I can't see sh%$.... so I took headlights out and adjusted the projectors as far inward twards the center of car as they would adjust and the...
  6. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hi I have been looking around and seen similar problems and questions but did anyone find a solution. My 2014 Optima LX headlights suddley don't come on. Not in auto or maual mode. Brights work and so do parking lights. Everything but headlights. Both are out at once. Anyone find a solution? Kia...
  7. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I have a 2013 Kia Optima. I bought used and it already had HIDs installed when I got it for the low beams and fog lights. I know the low beams do have projectors but I’m curious does the 2013 EX come stock with HIDS or does it use regular H11b halogens and the projectors are more just for...
  8. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Installed some TOAUTO 3D 360 degree LED bulbs in my stock housings back before Christmas bc I was frustrated by my inability to see at night. I never do reviews or brag about many things but I have to say for under $50 these bulbs have been amazing. I’m sure there are better bulbs out there but...
  9. 4th Generation Optima (2016 - 2020)
    So I have a 2016 Kia optima lx with no daytime running headlights, and I wanted to change that. does anyone have a good website for aftermarket headlights. ive been looking for about a week and nothing. I was wondering if I could buy the stock headlights of a newer version of the car. I don't...
  10. Members' Showroom
    So basically! I’ve done my headlights recently(do custom headlights on the side) well my Kia headlights blew up like everyone with a Kia Optima wants some built! I recently got two going on! Well about to start on them! And it’s funny how these shops around here charge 1k-1.4k for a build like mine.
  11. CARiD.com
    Looking to transform the front end look of your car, but not sure which headlights to choose? We've created our Ultimate Headlight Shopping Guide to help you get through the variety of aftermarket custom headlights and wisely narrow down your search. Review each type of unique lighting upgrades...
  12. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I feel like this may be a stupid question, but I could have sworn the LED DRLs are typically on when the headlight switch is set to "Auto", but today I noticed they were not on unless I manually switch it to the running lights on the control stalk. Has this always been the case?
  13. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hi everyone, I don't post here very often but I have a question concerning headlights. I have a 2011 LX. The stock halogen lowbeams are a bit underwhelming at times, I make relatively frequent trips on long dark highways at night, and I use my highbeams when I can but those would undoubtedly...
  14. The Service Center
    I was looking at KIA’s parts website and it lists the different headlight setups and it listed the ones with LED, HID as being compatible with my car. Mine has the two low beam projector lights and two standard high beams. They all use halogen. My question is, is it possible to buy the...
  15. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Hey guys, I just want to start off by saying I'm new to the forum Any information I'm looking for will be helpful I have a 2016 kia optima fe my understanding it's somewhat of a base model I could be wrong but I'm looking to upgrade to better Lighting my modelndoesnt have fog lights so I'm...
  16. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    My 2011 Optima passenger side headlight has been appearing dim on the projection out. I took it to the dealership for an estimate. They wanted to replace the whole headlight at a cost of over $1000 claiming it was a flaw in the projection element saying that the glue between the glass for...
  17. The Service Center
    Hi there, My HIDs are so dim, it's unsafe to drive at night. I'm not sure if it's the bulbs themselves going out or the actual assembly, because in the research I've been doing I've found posts that talk about how the actual headlight assemblies were poorly built. Am I looking at replacing the...
  18. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Forgive me if this has previously been posted, and I just overlooked it. If so, let me know where I can find it. I have always been a fan of those strips of LED running lights, and I really like the ones on the Optimas. When I purchased my 2018 Optima S I didn't realise they had those on the...
  19. DIY : Appearance And Body Modifications
    So I've been searching online for days and I cant seem to find a site that has custom headlights, nor can I find a DIY on how to put in angel eyes myself.. anybody know of anything
  20. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    2013 KIA Optima. Installed low beam HID lights. Now the ESC warning indicator light goes ON when the low beams are on. Should I worry? When headlights are OFF no warning light. Thank you for any advice.
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