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  1. The Service Center
    2011 EX with the 2.4L engine. Lately I've been having a problem when shifting, normally into drive either from park or reverse, where it "thuds" into gear. I have about 105K miles on the car, have had the engine replaced due to the recall, and approximately 10K miles ago I had to replace the...
  2. Interior and Exterior Modifications
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  3. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    So, it appears a shopping cart... or someone's door? met with my drivers side door at some point today. I noticed this tonight while in my garage. I know it's just one picture and it's hard to say but I am not going to be able to take it to my body shop guy until Friday. Looking at this, can...
  4. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Has anyone tried to fit a 2015 optima Android auto headunit into a 2013 optima sxl? Looking for a more straight forward way to get Android auto in my car without doing the climate control swap and a aftermarket headunit.
  5. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Ok so I've read a few posts on here concerning this issue and all signs have pointed to the Inhibitor Switch. I guess what I really am looking for is anyone with definite experience to say "Yes my car was doing that and I replaced the inhibitor switch and it fixed it." Or I did such and such...
  6. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Hi everyone,Just say this kickstarter for a 360 degree dash cam. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/waylens/waylens-secure360-with-4g-automotive-security-came/description Looks like an interesting concept. Whether or not it will be delivered on its stated estimated delivery date is...
  7. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    My 2011 ex was in a accident and the rear bumper was destroyed. I had a repair shop do the repairs on the car and they removed the rear bumper cover. i had the bumper cover painted seperate. When i picked the car up the plug is hanging there, the old cover was thrown away by the shop. I know it...
  8. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    After that every where I went I kept hearing this metallic knocking. I'm fearing the worst, one of my stock suspension parts has now broke just after I hit 60000 miles. I jack up the car this morning and too my relief and confusion, my Ultra Racing rear sway bar has snapped, just to the right...
  9. The Service Center
    Got a 2012 2.4. Just changed the inhibitor switch because of an error code and trouble recognizing gears on dash display. Also just changed tranny fluid. It's still shift hard into drive on occasion. Any tips?
  10. 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...
  11. Hybrids
    what are some of the issues this model has? I hear about engine failures and transmission problems. Are they widespread and bound to happen? Trying to see what I would be getting into if I purchased one. Thanks!
  12. The Service Center
    So long story short driving down an icy garage ramp, door started closing and I couldn't stop. The door came down on top of the hood, and smashed both of the wipers (car was still moving). I will have to have a better look tomorrow when it's not dark but as of right now both wipers are crooked...
  13. The Service Center
    Since I havent been part of the community for a while due to life, I figured I would ask here if there is anything I should ask the dealer about when I bring it in for my last free LOF. Any new updates for stereos, transmissions, engines, ECM things like that, any new tsbs that seem to be...
  14. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    SOOOO out of the blue I find out today that my dealership is venturing in the Kinetic program offered through Kia. I would love to see this be a success however I know the big issue is going to be appearance ,model, and price. I have included the link to see some of the examples of what they...
  15. New Member Introductions
    Hello Everyone, My name is Zak and im from California. Im more of a Nissan guy and I drive a 1984 300ZX Turbo and a 1987 Nissan Pulsar as my daily. I have been eye balling a used 2014 KIA Optima SXL in my area for about 28k out the door with 18k miles. Do you think that is a fair price? I would...
  16. The Service Center
    Recently I have started experiencing an issue with the car (14 Optima SX) jerking a little bit once I put the car into drive. It only happens when I go from reverse to drive, not from park to drive. For example, I will reverse out of a parking spot and stop completely, then I will put the car in...
  17. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Hey guys, I have a 2012 Optima LX. I could buy a EX radio with color screen for less than 100 dollars! To adapt to an LX, what would I need in regards to a bezel or wires? Thank you!
  18. DIY Projects
    Hey everyone, I have a 2014 sx with the quad led fog lights and also the eyebrow daytime running lights on top of the headlights. I want to make the quad fogs daytime running lights so they are on during the day with the eyebrow daytimes. Is there a simple way i can wire them to work this...
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