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  1. Hybrids
    Went out to the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid in my driveway this afternoon and went to start it up and after pushing the start button and the system self check a "STOP VEHICLE AND CHECK BRAKES" warning appeared in the middle of the digital display. Now for the fun part... The car was driven earlier...
  2. The Service Center
    So my backup camera has been acting strange and the image has been super jittery. has anyone else had this happen? It seems to work one day and be broken the next, no rhyme or reason to the occasions. I hate to fix something that's not broken, but this is just driving me nuts.... here are a few...
  3. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    So like the title says. I had to purchase a new battery yesterday and after I put the new battery in all the features for the canbus module quit working. The battery was disconnected for about an hour while I was driving to test the old and get a new one. I was thinking there is a chance the...
  4. 4th Generation Optima (2016 - 2020)
    I finally got up the guts to test the autonomous braking built into the Advanced Smart Cruise Control. The manual says it will bring you to a complete stop if the car ahead of you stops, but I was always a little reluctant to see if it really works. Well, yesterday I was on cruise control at...
  5. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    nicked from another forum tbh ...but still funny .....
  6. Hybrids
    I usually drive at least 5 over the PSL on the interstate (here in AL it is 70, so I usually do 75+ depending on traffic), and I usually average only about 33-34MPG during those runs. This morning, I had to drive early in the morning, so I decided to slow it down. Doing the same commute...
  7. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    About 2 weeks ago, I installed some TRS 6000k HIDs to replace my stock HIDs, straight swap, everything was working just after the install, and a up until at least a few days ago. Tonight I took the car out, and its just getting dark, and I notice that the driver's side head light isn't on, but...
  8. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Hey guys hoping someone can chime in and offer some help. I have.2013 kia optima ex with the Uvo HU. I recently installed a sub/amp and kept the original HU. After it was installed everything worked great for a week and all of a sudden now I can't ear any sound from any of the speakers. Not...
  9. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Carbon Fiber Door Handle Catch Cover Trim for 11 Kia Optima | eBay I think these would look cool, but I don't want to lose my smart key functionality. Wonder if I could modify them to make em work...
  10. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I found this interesting for anybody interested lol
  11. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Anyone else have issues with the rear backup camera working when it wants to? We thought it may be due to heat issues here in SW GA but it did not work all weekend even in the early AM, 7:30am. Today it worked around 12PM when I drove it to the store but not at 4:25PM when the fiance left for...
  12. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Heres a simple wiring diagram I made to bypass the fog lights. I hated it that i had to turn the foglights on w/ my headlights only or turn off with the high beam on. All you need is one 5-Pin relay and an auxiliary switch. The wiring diagram This is where i mounted the relay, closest to the...
  13. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    As you all know I have been making no Bumper cut DRL's and had a member ask me to make a glow stick style DRL that would look like a true glow stick style DRL that didn't have to have the bumper cut that could be seen well during the day and not just look xheap. I thought about the window covers...
  14. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    ...the Flashlogic-Multiplatform Vehicle Doorlock Interface from BestBuy sucks! The takeover feature is NOT available on this product, meaning it'll lock/unlock the doors, sound the alarm when the panic button is hit, trunk will open when the truck release button is hit, and it'll remote start...
  15. Engine and Technical Discussion
    here is a sneak peak whats going on at conceptIII. the actually exhaust system will be changed, this is a closest thing that I was able to find to get a test unit going. I know the tips are small at the moment, but I'll be replacing the tips to a 4 or 4.5 inch tip, instead of the tiny 3 inch...
  16. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Just got my 2012 Optima SX yesterday and programmed the Homelink. Just tested it with the car off and the keys both a good 30-40 feet from the car. The Homelink button still opened my garage door. That seems bad...if I ever leave the car outside, thieves can break into the car and use the...
  17. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Alright guys, looks like Borla has a catback exhaust near completion based on this Sonata 2.0t thread: Borla Exhaust - What Do YOU Want? - Page 22 - Hyundai Forums : Hyundai Forum Here's 2 videos.. I think its sounds pretty **** good for a 4-banger. Can't wait for it to be released!:) What do...
  18. Engine and Technical Discussion
    I saw on another board that Nameless might be working on a fix for the wastegate rattle problems we have on cold starts. I sent him an email to see if they had it ready and this is the reply: "we have a solution in the works. it is designed all we need now is a car in here to measure then we...
  19. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Compustar took my car for two days and put in the top of line alarm in. And now I have a working remote start in the car now.
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