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  1. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hi. I have KIA Optima 2015, buttons on steering for audio are completely dead while i am driving straight. As soon as I turn the steering either way they start working. What could be the issue possibly?
  2. Engine and Technical Discussion
    I recently bought a 2010 Kia Optima, and it’s been great so far! Only had a couple little quirks here and there. However, there is a problem that happens from time to time. I live in Syracuse, NY and it gets pretty cold up here during the winter. Sometimes after I start my car up, I will go to...
  3. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    About a couple of months ago (September 2019), I noticed that the indicator light on my heated steering wheel button remained lit while driving despite no heat being emitted from my steering wheel whatsoever. This has been an ongoing problem so I decided to take it to my local Kia dealership...
  4. The Service Center
    2011 Optima. Have had two brake switches go out over the years. I know the symptoms. Well, at COSTCO Saturday...car wont start. Can't put it in park...yada yada yada. I checked fuses...and I did remove the memory fuse pair without realizing what it was. Resets the radio. Finally, I get the car...
  5. New Member Introductions
    Had the car for a year, been like this since we got it. Basically they all do different things. For example, volume down turns on Bluetooth voice control, track skip up is volume down, volume up is mute, etc. Done a little bit of searching and sounds like its just wiring issue. I've seen little...
  6. The Service Center
    hey guys, I have 12 EX 2.4L and recently my steering audio control has completely gone to crap. When i press up to increase volume, my volume decreases and when i press mode, my volume increases.... WTF?! Does anyone know what the issue may be? I can't even google this issue because I don't...
  7. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    hi all, the trip/eco/reset button on my wife's 2012 optima has fallen into the steering wheel itself. how is it attached in the first place and can it be fixed or does the button itself need to be replaced? thanks! (google photo of the steering wheel):
  8. Engine and Technical Discussion
    When I turn the wheel fast or hit a bump the steering wheel makes a clacking sound. And recently when I get on the highway the wheel randomly starts shaking. What could be causing this issue?
  9. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I have an 18 lx and my steering is wandering off at speeds above 45 mph.when I correct it feels like it overcorrects.my dealer would not check the alignment because it's not covered under warranty.he claims it's regular maintenance and wanted to charge for it.its less than a year old and barely...
  10. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    I scratched my steering wheel the other day. Not very deep but it leaves a rough touch. I tried some leather healing milk but no luck. I decided to cover it for now and when I get a chance I'll ask either my dealer or a detailer about the scratch. For now I found a steering wheel cover...
  11. The Service Center
    I have a 2013 Optima EX. I had to replace the little flexible coupling between the power steering motor and gearbox. Replacement went fine and took just over an hour. A couple days later I noticed that the ESC light was on constantly. I did forget to connect the brake light switch after the...
  12. New Member Introductions
    I have a 2017 Optima with 15k miles. I love this vehicle - EXCEPT for one big problem, the steering wheel has a "sticking" tendency when making tracking corrections while cruising on the straightway of an interstate/turnpike. It's been to the dealer twice for this annoyance and everything checks...
  13. Engine and Technical Discussion
    While I'm driving and turn the wheel left and right, the car's front end wobbles a bit but I'm not sure if it's due to the winter tires. Or could it be rack and pinion? Anyone else know what I'm talking about?
  14. New Member Introductions
    I have a 2010 Kia Cerato (Optima) with 80000 km on the clock in South Africa The agents replaced it charging for part and 2 hours labor and it's now fine The old one was completely disintegrated. I read there was a recall overseas on this part. Is this correct? If so can I claim back from the...
  15. The Service Center
    As the temperatures drop, I went to use my heated steering wheel for the first time this year on my 2012 Optima EX and it isn't working. The indication light that is supposed to light up on the button does not light up when pressed and the wheel is not heating up. I already checked the fuse...
  16. The Service Center
    This may be a bit hard to explain, but I've noticed that my 2012 Optima (in great shape, no damage or collisions) takes more effort than it should to make minor corrections. It's easiest to notice if I'm moving at freeway speeds. If I'm on a freeway going straight and I need to make a very minor...
  17. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Hello everyone. I just noticed that there is some slack in the steering now. Not really making noise yet. Would u say it’s probably the EPS motor coupling? Seems to be a common problem. The car is a 2013 Kia Optima EX with 36k miles. It shouldn’t be having these sorts of problems. Is there a...
  18. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    hi all, long time no see! a little while ago i asked about changing the steering wheel from the 2012 model, for a 2014/15 model, someone kindly posted some part numbers up for us, but can't find them now, tried searching, but no record for some reason, maybe i used the shout box or something...
  19. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    I have a 2015 LX and recently my steering wheel controls have been acting up. I will try turning the volume up and it will engage the voice controls, I will try changing stations and it will bring up my call history. It only does it for a little while but it is annoying none the less. It...
  20. New Member Introductions
    Hi new to the forum. Checking to see if anyone has changed their rack and pinion on 2012 optima. not sure if I need another update after the swap. and looking for the procedure. Im pretty confidant that I will figure it out but cheat sheets are nice to have. thanks colin
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