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Thanks, folks.
"What's the problem?"
"My guy says it's a brake (break?) switch."
"Cool. What's that?"
"I don't know."
I'm trying to be optimistic.
Thanks for the input, mickeyrom.
It took me three tries before I found a KIA dealership that I was fairly comfortable with. The Hyundai service at the same mega dealer on the other hand was outstanding..
Best to ya
things i have done
1 oil
2 plugs
3 wires
4 air filter
5 fuel filter
6 injector cleaner
7 induction service
8 found and fixed a vacume leak to the pcv valve
i just cant think of anything else that would cause the engine to misfire like this. please help!
No authority on the subject, but we own an 04 optima that had similar problems. The wife was complaining that "her" car would start to buck then the problem went away. it was intermittent and didn't happen when I drove it soo... at first I tossed it as bad fuel as there were NO CODES. After another week or so, it totaly quit in the driveway. I got it to limp at 2-3k rpm and went to a local autozone (no affiliation!) where they will run a scan for free!! the error code pointed to a crank position sensor (error code P0335). Limped it to the dealer (warranty item) and they fixed it. About a week later, same problem only a LOT worse. Back to autozone this time it was another sensor (can't find the paperwork sorry..I "think" it was a timing sensor) had to have it towed from autozone to the (this time there was no limping it at all it took all I had to get it the mile to the AZ) dealer where they replaced the crank sensor AND the new sensor error. two months so far so good.
Good luck, I hope this helps and you back on the road!
Just as a PSA, the Optima does lose a ton of value as it ages. My insurance company totaled the vehicle for damages of $4500 + my body shop said they might uncover more damage after they pulled off the door. The front passenger door was bashed in pretty good.
I have found the cheaper body shop in the area, and I plan to get if fixed far cheaper than the $4500.
A couple of questions: If anybody has done this before.
1. I'm guessing I will still have the remainder of my 10/100,000 powertrain warranty?(I'd rather not ask Kia if I don't have to)
2. I will call my insurance agent on Tuesday to make sure he will still insure the car. Assuming he does, I'm debating betwen getting
a. liability and uninsured motorist/underinsured motorist coverage
or
b. liability, uninsured/underinsured, and comprehensive.
I have not been on the post in a while, just did the timing belt, Usually I do
a water pump at the same time. the dealer said save the money wait until
120K. They have been doing the Optimas for years and never replaced them early.
They do about 6 timing belts a week. It was one of the first Kia dealers to open
in the state
The 70K service, went well, no over pricing add ons. I found cleaning the induction fuel injector system, throttle body was like another tune-up. BG products. Well worth the extra coins. Mileage picked up too . I found the driving lamps developed
what seems to be a cataract, inside the housing lighting on 04's and 05's
Kia would have replaced them if under the warranty, My dealer was to call me when the lamps came in but he sold the store before he called and I was over the 3yr, 50k. It kind of got me ticked to have to hear Kia in California who had this
request on record say no to the new dealer to replace them.
I did inform some other owners, and they had their headlamps replaced for free.
Kia has really been quite good , to the owners about warranty items.
Check you lamps if your in warranty and get them done.
Running with the Yokohama replacement tires, AVID TRZ since 55,ooo miles
Tire Rack has them $ 40 less per tire than the tire stores. Good in Wet and dry, forget snow
one inch no tire does well unless your driving in 3rd gear, on the Kia tiptronic automatic. Brakes went at 50ooo in the front 72ooo in the rear, not to bad.
Street and Road driving average is 24 mpg, straight highway is 30-33 mpg
city 18 to 20 mpg. Using Amsoil Synthetic since the third oil change, its the best for me.
Do an oil filter change at 6000 miles top off the oil and get another 3000- 4000
miles on the oil. You can easily stretch to 12 or 15 ooo miles for sure.
The engine purrs like new. Oil was analyized and not much wear at oil at 65ooo
Using a Wix or AMSoil high quality filter too. Change the air filter or go with the KN
brand it makes a huge difference, on gas mileage and performance. :shades:
Just replaced the first battery, at 78ooo miles this was a long life battery
However since the change air bags light stays on the dealer wants $ 100 to :confuse:
turn it off with the code machine. Anyone an do it for $20- $30
And is it a CEL Optima? US car, what part of country you live in?
What is the problem with the gas tank? If this is under warranty
or has it had many other owners experienced this problem?
I am unaware of the issue. I suggest you check with other shops
as to parts and labor
Lights stay on no bell noise to remind you, like when the key is in ignition.
However mine shut off, when the lightswitch is in the auto mode
In the winter this does not cut it. :surprise:
I do not think they will shut off in any other mode for any model
What is strange is no bell to remind you .
Now the airbag light stays on
Only a Kia dealer can turn this off?
Anyone know?
on Edmonds. Whether they are dealerships or local shops in our cities and
towns.
http://www.edmunds.com/dealerships/Virginia/Fredericksburg/FredericksburgKia/ser- vice.1.newOld.html
Thanks for the suggestion!!
In that way we can all get the benefit of this Forum.
Your welcome
Capt4
next to the rear tire, another is that it is in the fuel tank ?
Can we get some clearance where the fuel filter is ?
Thanks
http://www.volvohelp.com/volvo_high_mileage_club.htm
get a badge for every 100,000 miles ?
Anyone want to write Kia on this ?
from the UK
http://www.kiaownersclub.co.uk/
What are your opinions about the reliability of this car, especially the transmission and engine?
Are the general maintenance and repair costs expensive?
Is there an issue with the timing belt wearing out prematurely?
What kind of gas mileage do you get?
small garage. serviced do not buy the car.
The reliability is good if serviced. Service is no more or less than other cars
in its class.
Timing belts must be replaced by 70K you can also have the car checked
by a reputable shop for around $50 and let them go over it
How about the issue with the front sub-frame recall?
I have not done the filter replacement yet, but according some postings it is part of the pump. Just be careful since you are dealing with a very flammable area.
I understand that you need a special tool to take the fuel filter off
the fuel pump which is attached to it
The dealer stated that had to take out the back seat to remove the
fuel filter, it was laborious.and costly somewhere around $ 200+ $$$$
Any idea of what the cost is to replace a simple fuel filter and
why the heck did they put it in such a place? :confuse: :confuse:
Thanks
If you know or can refer me to the proper source I would appreciate it.
Thanks!
Any help would be appreciated!
I did have the mechanic replace the plugs, the back 3 were completely shot. But this morning it did the same thing again. It seems so far like it happens after sitting for about 8 hours or more. Once it "turns over" and starts, you can turn it off and then turn it back on and it will start right up. Not sure what it could be, could it be a bad battery? Seems like once it runs for alittle while it will start up with no problems.
The car stalled in traffic , Thinking there was water in the tank
I bought some gas line anti freeze.
Then the car refused to start could not crank over
Check engnie light goes on this is good so you can find the problem
Towed the car to the repair shop the computer showed " Crankshaft Sensor"
Kia Service says this is a usual at around 80k miles as well as the Front
Motor Mount which had to be replaced also..... Check around for labor the
cost to replace sensor is the same as timing belt because the genious" at Kia
put it in the most inconvienent place. If you need a Timing belt do it at the same time. plugs were changed at 75K they last long
I am going on 92K never did the fuel filter, it is another weird location with
labor that is high,
Hope this helps :sick: :surprise:
Ihave cleaned the Throttle Body with BG products bebfore
How many miles should this be done?
Call to the service manager, Lee. they have techs who know the
product and you will not get burned if you use the service dept.
Like many other manufacturers, Not all Kia service is quality
Richard at Fredericksburg runs tight ship and his techs are top shelf.
Tommy is a Master ASE Technician with 16 years experience
I also had the crankshaft sensor recently replace by an outside shop.
They not only replace the sensor, but when I went to pick up the car
it was vibrating beyond control. I was told I needed motors mounts.
Replace the front and told I needed three more
Thanks to the folks at Fredericksburg Kia they re did the
timing belt and lined up the belt and so that the balance shaft ( real cause of
vibration was back in sync)
It pays to go to Kia most folks cannot fathom these are Mitsubishi
engines that have been on the market for years. This is a huge shout out to the
folks at Frederickburg Kia