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  1. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Hi there, Kia Optima Phev 2018. A few days ago when I turned on the vehicle the Harmon Kardon sound system did not play any sounds what so ever. The Kia dealer in Denmark has spent two hours trying to diagnose the problem, but no luck so far. Everything on the multifunction display is working...
  2. The Service Center
    Hello! I've bought a used Kia Optima 2014 Hybrid, 2.5 years ago. According to mechanics, it was in prime condition, 14K miles on the odometer. I did not have any troubles with it until recently. There are two noises that concern me and if you had such experience or have an expertise that...
  3. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    I'm rebuilding the front end of my car (raccoon collision), and I'm thinking if I line my wheel cowls with dynamat, that should cut down on road noise... Is this a viable plan?
  4. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Just ran across these: Mini Transducer Array with Enclosure With a little work, and an Arduino, you can create a replica of the LRAD. If someone were to array three or four of these behind your grill, could we use them as an ultra 150DB or louder car horn? The reason an LRAD would be...
  5. The Service Center
    I just noticed that there is a weird creaking sound that sounds like its coming from the front left wheel as it turns (see video) I can really only notice it (hear it) at about 20-25mph and below. It seems to happen at the same spot because as i go faster it happens faster and as i go slower it...
  6. 4th Generation Optima (2016 - 2020)
    Noticed when playing music in Kia SXL 2016, I would check the Quantum Logic sound and find it was off.  Checked manual.  Absolutely nothing in manual on this.  Asked local Kia dealer.  They suggested that if playing with ipod connected, there may be songs on my ipod that do not have Quantum...
  7. New Member Introductions
    Has anyone encountered the Quantum Logic Sound System ceasing to operate after turning it on? Nothing in manual at all about Harmon Kardon Quantum Logic Sound System. Dealership suspects it might be as a result of playing some songs on ipod that might not be electronically set up for Quantum...
  8. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Basically I have a K-Vin and I wonder the specifications on the exhaust and what is different between the US-Built and Korean Built test-pipes for something like the Megan Racing MR-CC-HYS11 which claims to only fit US-Built optimas. Are the differences small and workable? or are the sizes and...
  9. New Member Introductions
    It almost sounds like a computer speaker. No surround effect. is that normal? I don't have the premium package so stuck with the 6-speaker system
  10. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Hello all I am in the process of the following as I have been wanting to put a system in this car since day one. That being said the staging in this car is phenomenal from factory. I am pretty big on SQ and even in my base model with he speaker placement it is very good. Anyways here is what I...
  11. Hybrids
    Our 2011 Hybrid has been trouble-free so far with just under 50K but the audio system went suddenly silent. No prior problems and notably, the screen still shows the presence of the sound. No just a signal but the actual volume registers visually. This suggests the problem is in one or other of...
  12. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Friends, I know how people hate it when others post instead of reading answers already given but my searching technique is obviously not good. So, I'm sorry if I'm guilty of this. Ok, does anyone have an in-depth understanding of the 2011-2013 entertainment system in a Hybrid? My radio is...
  13. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Help diagram for optima with infinity sound system Hey guys Really need some help over here :/ I have a factory infinity sound system with navi and amp. I bought a tesla style Android screen that it should be plug n play for my model but unfortunately it wasn't.. 1. I got no sound. I only hear...
  14. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I have a 2016 Optima SXL Turbo, often times when I turn off and then exit the vehicle a whirring sound can be heard from the rear of the vehicle. It sounds like an antenna lowering or some sort of mechanical whirring sound. It used to happen every once in a while and now it happens almost every...
  15. The Service Center
    I found a discussion of an earlier 2013, they talked about checking a yellow fuse, I have a yellow breaker in the fuse box under the steering wheel off to the left, the roster is not well marked. I clicked the breaker off and on again, don't know if there is a fuse in it or how to remove it...
  16. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hi I have a 2018 and I have this sound that start in the back would anyone know what it sound like sound like a Bad Bering in the back here the sound https://lisa.convertio.me/p/z-oyYAqeCNKzW_2hDBQUhA/1c02761184269606a356444e81e112bd/c46b5f6c-9d32-4d6e-82fc-541ce3039315.mp3
  17. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    Hey guys, Something weird just started happening today. Normal driving speed, I prob can’t hear it due to my exhaust. But when I try to back into my garage at the very slow speed, trying to turn left and right, I can clearly hear clicking noise. It almost sounded like spring noise. But I don’t...
  18. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Hi all. I am noticing what I can best describe as a “flutter sound” when I am driving 45 or more mph. This when I am at a constant speed, such as driving down the highway and best heard when pushing the gas pedal and the rpms between 2000-4000. I do not hear the sound at idle, low speeds, or in...
  19. The Service Center
    My wife has a 2012 and her head unit has no sound including radio, bluetooth and navigation. When she manually turns on the bluetooth I can hear her, and background noise, but she can not hear me. It looks like it should be working. Anybody ever have this problem?
  20. The Service Center
    Hi gang, my 2014 SX has about 40K miles and has just recently started this weird thing when I am stopped and holding down the brake pedal. There will be this clicking coming from the pedal itself. I can feel it in my foot and each time I press down. I tried searching for this problem and the...
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