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  1. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Hi Guys, My driver side bulb is out and I'm trying to get it replaced. The housing cover is stuck and won't open. I've unscrewed the White reservoir and put it to the side but for the life of me I can't open the cover. I've read somewhere that there is a screw somewhere underneath but can't...
  2. The Service Center
    Sorry if this has already been posted and discussed, I could not find anything specific to my issue. I own a 2012 KIA Optima SX, I went out to my car today to move it out of my driveway, having construction done to my place and I don't want my car to get damaged. The last time I drove my car...
  3. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    2012 SX w/ 80,000 miles including northeast Ohio winters Curious how many folks have had issues with stuck calipers and whether rebuilt or replaced? My rear passenger side is dragging badly. Non-dealer shop wants to replace calipers, pads, and rotors on both sides. $900 This would be the the...
  4. The Service Center
    Today when i got home i realized my car was stuck in 4th gear. I disconnected the battery, and still stuck no matter what i do. im out of warranty, what you should i look for? I need my car to go to school and i need to get this fixed ASAP! Please help!
  5. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Just started yesterday when trying to turn on the engine the brake pedal does not give. Once the engine's on the brake feels normal. This morning I had to press the pedal pretty hard to start the engine. Seems like after the car's been turned off even for couple hours the brake pedal feels...
  6. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hey guys! So check it out all of a sudden my volume and mode buttons on my steering wheel started sticking. I don't know how, when, or what made it possible but it's definitely getting worse with the colder weather. I think the heat must have been melting? whatever it is during the summer months...
  7. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Sorry to ask, but I have been all over the forum looking and can't seem to find the complete answer I'm looking for. Wiring up a back up camera to LCD rear view mirror. Got them both from Amazon. Eksy EC170-08 camera and E-Prance 5" mirror Camera has red and a black wire (along with separate...
  8. Engine and Technical Discussion
    So yesterday my climate control decided it was going to stay on high.... You can see on the nav display that button pushes adjust from low to high, but the fan always blows full speed, regardless of setting; AC, floor, split, heat, auto, doesn't matter, it's stuck on high. All other hvac...
  9. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    Anyone know how to get the strut tower off the strut? Yes, the middle nut is off completely. i took whole strut out and could not pull it apart. Then i placed the 3 bolts back that hold the strut tower to the car body frame under hood and tried pulling downwards, didnt work. then i hit...
  10. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    All, I accidentally selected Spanish due to wearing gloves and I can't find a way to return to English. When I turn the car on and come to the page where you select confirm the only choices are Esponol and Confirma. English is greyest out. Any my help would be appreciated. Michael
  11. New Member Introductions
    I have a 2009 kia optima and it will not go into park and I am unable to take the keys out of the ignition. Is there a certainway to fix th is issue or is there a recall on the transaxle???? Please help with any advice. Thanks and happy new year.
  12. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Hi all, This evening, my backup camera stayed on while I drove home. I've read about that happening, so I wasn't too concerned. However, even after turning the car off, even after resetting the unit via the reset switch in the glove box (a feature of UNAVI), the backup camera ist still stuck...
  13. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Hello All, I have a 2013 EX with the UVO and nav and the past few days the bluetooth has been stuck in intializing bluetooth phase. I tried looking all over for a way to reset it with no luck. Pulled the fuse and nothing....anybody have any suggestions....I did erase the profiles from my phone...
  14. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    So, I had my car parked in a garage and someone decided to put one of those advertising cards on my passenger window, at the bottom of the window(between the glass and the black plastic fabric thing). I noticed the card while I was inside the car, so I decided to lower the windows to get it off...
  15. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    I tried to replace my HID bulb with 6000k, but the housing cover just wouldn't open, I'm positive I was turning it the right way, the high beam housing cover opens & locks very easily but was impossible to open the hids, I even tried placing a screw driver at one of the cover's teeth & I hit it...
  16. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I bought one of these today to try to power my iPhone 5 in my car since my last car charger isn't good anymore. Amazon.com: Griffin Powerjolt Dual Universal USB Micro: MP3 Players & Accessories It works well but it is stuck in my cigarette lighter adapter. How can I get it out without...
  17. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Today was kind of a hot day, and I was parked in the sun for a few hours, and that might have had something to do with it, but my key got stuck in the ignition 4 different times today. Or rather I should say that I couldn't turn the ignition all the way off to the last position past the...
  18. New Member Introductions
    hey all, Got this new toy with all the fixings. EX turbo (Black), already have 20" MSR wheels, re-badged and tinted. Cold air intake, DRLHI fog lights, HID kit and glossy black vinyl in the mail as I type... Only problem is that South Carolina doesn't have much to offer in shops for modding...
  19. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I was driving last night and I was getting on the highway. I was accelerating and whenever I went to change gear and I noticed that when I took my foot off the pedal. I immediately pushed in the clutch and pulled to the shoulder. As soon as I came to a stop I shut the car off. I was able to get...
  20. Engine and Technical Discussion
    My car is a 2012 SX with Premium Touring. This morning I went into the garage to start the car and drive to my store. I started the engine but couldn't get out of Park! After I pried off the little shift lock protector and pressed inside with a screwdriver (as described in the Manual), I got...
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