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2011 Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan 2.0T Auto

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Front Wheel Drive, 4dr Sedan, Midsize
20 mpg city / 28 mpg hwy

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What makes a growling noise when accelerating

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Asked by Sandra M November 18, 2022, 4:28 pm 0 reply

Please I need the wiring diagram for KiA Optima 2001 ECU

Kindly help me with the wiring diagram with colour code for the connection of Kia Optima 2001 ECU to the harness wire. Kia Optima 2001 four cylinders with vin number: knagd22291a13...

Asked by Isiaka W May 11, 2021, 5:56 am 0 reply

how to retrack(compress) rear brack piston without the use of scanner to computer tool?

this has the electronic emergency brake feature.

Asked by Ted A November 7, 2018, 2:01 pm 0 reply

Front Brake Issue

Hi, I very recently had my front brakes and rotor replaced by my local Firestone. The brakes do still (after 1,000 miles) squeak slightly, but sound fine on normal stopping. In eme...

Asked by John P October 1, 2018, 6:17 pm 0 reply

front caliper suck

why the right front brake caliper piston not release back fully after release pedal i found the wheel stuck

Asked by Mahmoud S January 2, 2017, 2:23 pm 0 reply

why wont car move while in gear.

It starts but will not go fwd or reverse

Asked by Rachel S May 5, 2015, 2:13 pm 0 reply

P0016 and P0338

I am not sure what I need to replace or fix on my 2.4L Kia optima, the transmission fluid is full, but not bright red, and my car isn't shifting into gears fast enough when stoppin...

Asked by Misty C April 7, 2015, 12:37 pm 1 reply

2003 Kia Optima Front Passenger will not open?

I have replaced the fuse. The door will not open with the key or the remote. I do not have money to take the car to dealership. This is a safetly issue! I see many owners are havin...

Asked by AutomotiveForums M July 2, 2011, 3:02 pm 1 reply

when to replace brakes

I had to brake hard the other day after a semi lost a tire in front of me. I noticed a grinding noise while braking firm It happened in the front brakes. Anyone else have an OPTIM...

Asked by Chris S July 9, 2014, 5:50 am 0 reply

Road trip?

I'm traveling from CT to Naples, FL in about two weeks. My car has almost 147K on it and I'm planning on changing the oil & maybe the rear tires before I leave. I'm only driving ab...

Asked by Samantha E November 21, 2013, 11:30 am 0 reply

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