What to do if your Kia Optima wont start?
The car will not start after a short trip to market, shop for <hour, come out to start car turn ignition, car will not turn over, all dashboard lights come on, I jiggle shift gear in park and then turn key in ignition again and it might start after a few or several attempts.
What are the problems with the 2014 Kia Optima?
See all problems of the 2014 Kia Motor Optima . Drove to get ice cream and car was running well, without any problems. Shit the car off to order ice cream, and when getting back in the car, the car would not start.
What kind of car won’t start push start?
My 2011 push start Kia Optima GDI EX WONT START GOT THE ENGINE LIGHT STILL WAS MOVING BUT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AFTER PULLING OVER AND SHUTTING CAR COMPLETELY OFF WOULD NOT START EVERYTHING WORKS JUST WONT START 23 people found this helpful. I have a 2013 Kia Optima!
The car will not start after a short trip to market, shop for
See all problems of the 2014 Kia Motor Optima . Drove to get ice cream and car was running well, without any problems. Shit the car off to order ice cream, and when getting back in the car, the car would not start.
My 2011 push start Kia Optima GDI EX WONT START GOT THE ENGINE LIGHT STILL WAS MOVING BUT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AFTER PULLING OVER AND SHUTTING CAR COMPLETELY OFF WOULD NOT START EVERYTHING WORKS JUST WONT START 23 people found this helpful. I have a 2013 Kia Optima!
What should security light be on Kia Optima?
If ur security light is not on, check battery voltage, shiuld be minimum 12.4. Check battery cables for corrosion and to make sure they’re tight 29 people found this helpful.
What do the dashboard warning lights on your Kia vehicle Mean?
Some of the most important dashboard warning lights found on a Kia vehicle include: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light Indicates a malfunction in the Anti-Lock Brake System Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light
What does it mean when Kia Optima won’t start?
The first and most common is when it won’t turn over. This just means that the engine doesn’t move when you turn the key. The second way that your Optima won’t start is when the engine turns when you engage the starter, but it won’t fire and run on its own.
When does the Kia Optima airbag warning light go off?
Name: Kia Optima airbag warning light. Description: The airbag warning light illuminate for about 6 second, then goes off when the ignition switch or engine start stop button is paced into the ‘on’ position. If the warning light stays on or comes on while driving, there’s a fault with the SRS (supplemental restraint system).
If ur security light is not on, check battery voltage, shiuld be minimum 12.4. Check battery cables for corrosion and to make sure they’re tight 29 people found this helpful.
What to do if your car won’t start but Lights Come On?
If the battery is dead and not working correctly, you will need to get a replacement or repair the battery. Sometimes, you need to decide if it is better to repair or replace the battery depending on your car’s value, and the cause of the “car won’t start, but lights come on” situation.
Where is the smart key on a Kia Optima?
When the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC position or above, if any door is opened, the system checks for the smart key. If the smart key is not in the vehicle, the warning “Key is not in vehicle” will illuminate on the LCD display. And if all doors are closed, the chime will sound for 5 seconds.
How does a battery start on an Optima?
Starting batteries are designed to be discharged a little, then be charged up fairly quickly by your charging system. Basically, the starter skims off some electricity from the battery for starting, and it’s rapidly refilled once you start up.
Is the 2016 Kia Optima ex a good car?
The 2016 Optima EX is a beautiful car but I feel like I’m in a catch 22 because my car stopped on me not because I stopped on it..
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 does my Kia Sportage not start up?
We had an on again/off again problem with our 2009 Sportage and it was a communication problem between the chip in the key and the immobilizer/something or other in the ignition/steering column! Unless the icon of a car showed on the dash upon attempting to start, it would not start.
What to do when your car won’t start?
Correcting most no-start problems usually involves replacing the alternator, starter or battery, cleaning connections, ignition system repairs, or fuel system repairs. But because there are so many potential causes, the diagnosis is key to understanding how expensive the repair will be. When a vehicle doesn’t start it can be for many reasons.
When did the Kia Optima remote key come out?
And more. Kia Optima was introduced in 2001. This model has three versions (Kia Optima w/Prox, Kia Optima w/o Prox, Kia Optima (Canada)) and nine types of keys. Remote Key Fobs: 2010 to 2020. Transponder Chip Keys: 2010 to 2020.
Can you change the VIN on a Kia Optima?
The VIN gives dealers or automotive locksmiths the option of accessing the key code on file – i.e., to cut you a replacement key by code which makes the process fast and easy. There are however two things to consider: For vehicles older than 10 years: Kia dealers don’t keep a record for vehicles older than 10 years.
What was the problem with the 2012 Kia Optima?
See all problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima . 2012 kia Optima sx car went into auxiliary mode first, but upon pushing the button the push start button a second time the engine turned over and started. The consumer had to replaced the tires, there was an issue with the turbo actuator and the radio was making a strange noise.
How do you turn the ignition on a Kia Optima?
15 people found this helpful. Hold the brake in then take your right hand and pull the gear shift knob close to Park “P” until you hear a click, then take your left hand and push the key in and turn left. The key will come out. 36 people found this helpful.
When to use manumatic key on Kia Optima?
Never use the manumatic when possible otherwise only when going real slow or nearly the same speed as the RPM is possible for the smoothest shift for say ice or steep down hill. Burning rubber just once from the dirt side road to the cement is probably what did it the most.
Is there a warranty on a Kia Optima?
Hopefully you are still under warranty. Otherwise you will have to pay for the repair yourself. (Ignition switch/steering lock malfunctions are not covered by the Kia 10-year drive train warranty.) You should attempt to negotiate a low repair cost with your dealer by raising Hell with them.
Why does my car have no spark when I start it?
As a result, This occurs after the ignition coil or module gets too hot. Furthermore, it could correct itself after the engine module cools. In some cases, a bad ignition coil will result in the vehicle not starting it all. A Bad Rotor Or Distributor Cap (cracks or carbon tracks that are allowing the spark to short to ground).