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Jumped in the car this morning and left the house, everything was fine. Stopped at 7-11 for coffee as usual and continued on to work. Several miles down the road I noticed that my location on the map was not updating, still showed me at 7-11. I have gone through every possible menu, even reset...

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...

So, as you can read in my prior thread, I recently had an issue with my thermostat and it was fixed under warranty at my Kia dealer. Here are the sequence of events AFTER I picked up the vehicle yesterday morning. I drove it straight home where it sat until this afternoon. As I was walking...

So, I realized after I purchased my 2014 Optima EX that map updates appear to cost $150. Is there any way to update the nav software for free or is paying this crazy amount the only option? I would of asked the dealer to include the new version before making the purchase on Saturday. I wonder...

Hi everyone, We just bought a beautiful 2015 Kia Optima EX. Loving it. My wife has been used to a minivan, so recently, she had to make a U-turn, misjudged the turning radius, and ran onto the curb. Unfortunately, it tore a giant hole in the plastic underbody that goes from the front of the...

Hi, I have noticed my 2011 EX doesn't blow cold air when I have the car in park gear. I set temp to 65F (105F outside) and even though AC light is on the air coming out of the vents is warm (most likely from outside). Is this a feature I can disable or I am running into AC issues? Once I start...

I'll be storing my vehicle for six months while I'm away on business. I've done some researching and this is what I've found in regards to storing a vehicle (keep in mind that mine will be uncovered and outdoors in a private lot): 1. Disconnect the battery if arrangements can't be made for the...

I have been guilty of locking my keys in the vehicle once now, and the wife has done it three times. Could I have a few other Optima owners check something out for me? Go inside your vehicle and shut all of your doors completely. Then lock the car with your key fob. Then try to unlock your car...

I know it's law to have the VESS. But, I don't like the sound, it's too loud, which is the purpose of it, but I want to disable it. Can I snip a wire? Lol anyone even know where the sound is emitting from?

I'd like to have my DRL's turn off when the car is in park and need a way to trigger a relay. I'm hoping someone may have a wiring schematic or already familiar with a nearby signal wire that I can use. A previous vehicle I had worked that way in turning off the DRL's in Park. When in...

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