What was the p1326 code for Kia Optima?
P1326 engine code came on while driving 60mph on the interstate. Luckily was in far left lane when engine shut off and was safely able to get off freeway to a nearby gas station. Tl the contact owns a 2015 kia Optima. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate, shuddered, lost power, and shut off without warning.
Why did my Kia Optima engine shut off without warning?
The vehicle’s engine stalled & shut off without warning, while I was driving in traffic. It gave zero prior warning, there were no warning lights, no sputtering, no indication of an issue. At the time, it had a quarter tank of gas (at least the gauge said so).
What kind of engine does a Kia Optima have?
The G4KJ engine is a 2.4l GDI engine of the Theta II series with direct fuel injection and 11.3:1 compression ratio. Application: Hyundai ix35, Hyundai Grandeur, Hyundai Sonata, KIA Sportage, and KIA Optima.
How many valves does a Kia Theta have?
The cylinder head has 4 valves per cylinder (16 valves total) and double overhead camshafts (DOHC). The crankshaft drives the intake and exhaust camshafts by using a timing chain. The first Theta engines use the continuously variable valve timing (CVVT) for intake timing only.
What was the problem with my Kia Optima?
3 days ago – Have a 2013 Optima LX with 60k miles and was travelling from Phoenix, Az to Pittsburgh, Pa. and 3 hrs into the trip engine quit. Metal in oil filter.
Can a Kia Optima be replaced for free?
KIA replaced the engine free of charge and supplied a loaner. We did have to pay for a new radiator that I believe was damaged during the engine swap. I also replaced the high pressure fuel pump that is located on top of the engine. The fuel pump was the original one that dealer swapped over to the new engine.
When did the Kia Optima EX engine lock?
I own a 2013 Kia Optima ex my engine locked on sept 11th I towed it to car shop thinking I needed a started n i got the bad news then I call a Kia dealership and had it sent there after 4 days and misscommunication they gave me rental free the following week now it’s been almost two weeks and still haven’t heard from the dealership about my car
Can a Kia Optima be towed back to Flagstaff?
Towed 90 miles back to Flagstaff, Kia dealership has been fantastic. Looks like brand new engine will be installed. Kia covering out of “normal” trip expenses. Will have loaner and once car repaired will be shipped back to Pittsburgh. 13 people found this helpful.