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2011-2015 Kia Optima: How to repair my side mirror switch

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:20:06 -0700

How to repair side mirror switch

⟐ Commented June 04, 2026 at 17:20 MST

2011-2015 Kia Optima: Oil in spark plugs 2013 kia optima

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:20:48 -0700

Once a month I have to change my spark plugs because my engine oil saturates my sparks plugs and causes my engine to stop with only a car jerking warning. Its like your running out of gas. So in order to keep my car running I change my spark plugs once a month. . I've taken it to Kia, they said replace engine. Other than this problem my car runs great. Also car loses oil

2011-2015 Kia Optima: about replacing the wastegate actuator.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:30:15 -0700

Hello!! my names Gregory Klein and i purchased a special edition Optima K5 and i am DIYing the waste-gate actuator but i currently cannot find any information on the steps on replacing the part. I just didint want to start doing it without my research first. Thank you!!

2011-2015 Kia Optima: المصباح الأمامي الذي يتم تشغله بواسطة فرامل اليد ف

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:36:38 -0700

المصباح الأمامي الموصل مع فرامل اليد

⟐ Commented March 01, 2026 at 17:36 MST

2011-2015 Kia Optima: Car won't start

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:49:05 -0700

I changed the starter in my Kia optima and now it won't start it does not have any power to the ignition fuse in the cab and it's barely getting just a little bit of fire to the starter and to the relay what would that be

2016-Present Kia Optima: How to change ball bearings

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:02:39 -0700

My ball bearings need too be replaced. Can you tell me how to change them?

⟐ Commented December 27, 2025 at 0:02 MST

2011-2015 Kia Optima: How to tell if my alternator is whining and going out?

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:44:27 -0700

My car is making a funny whining nose and lagging. I've checked the cram shaft sensor all good. Also changed oil and filter along with cleaning air filter.

2011-2015 Kia Optima: Repair following pack rat damage

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:52:29 -0700

Pack rats damaged my forward camshaft position sensor connector (wire bundle side.) I have replaced it, inspected the engine and found no further physical damage. I believe a short occurred when trying to start the car before I realized the rat damage. After the repair, the car will still not start. Currently looking for my code scanner. No fuses blown. Any suggestions?

2016-Present Kia Optima: Why are my headlights turning completely off when is set to automatic

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 23:34:36 -0700

At night, when I set my headlights to automatic sometimes it turns the headlights off randomly. I have to either switch it to lights on or pull the lever as if changing from low beam to high beam for the lights to turn back on.

⟐ Commented August 03, 2024 at 23:34 MST