Top 20 2008 Kia Optima Questions & Answers

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Bad sensor.

you should be able to pull just the center of the steering wheel to get to the buttons

There is very likely a code being retained in the engine computer. If you are able go to your friendly auto parts store and ask for a complimentary scan for OBDII codes. Most Auto Parts stores will provide this service at no cost. From the scan you will be able with the advice from the parts store determine the most likely culprit for the stalling. This is the best method for troubleshooting a 2008 vehicall. Hope this helps? http://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/kia

on the transmission housing.

Your local library has online access to most service manuals that you would have to pay for. Many time you can get access to them through their website if you have a library card. If not, go the library and get full free access to all the major car service manuals for free!

hi just slide a wall paper scrapper in where the gap is and that shode open it

This is probably a bad earth connection, Try checking the connection to the rear light cluster for corrosion around the wiring plug, remove it and clean the connections, also check the bulb fittings, clean and replace bulbs into the holder. This is normally where the problem is, and could be due to water getting into the rear lights, good to check for this too.

Your going to need, the actual exhaust gas readings from the inspection station,so you have some idea of the fault your going after ,to correct Your going to need to road test with a professional scanner, & look to see of all 8 emission monitors run,if not, no reason to go to inspection Your going to have to look at all data & component test things, to find a problem,so it complies to federal emission regs If you failed to do regular Preventative Maintenance ,on different items every year, & just go to inspection,there is a good chance you will fail Have to look at those I/M Monitors------ before you go----- That is all they do at the inspection, unless it is an old veh,then they do tailpipe exhaust gases, at two different speeds & times frames

code p0441 refers to evaporative emission (EVAP) system--incorrect flow detected====causes -hose connections ---intake leak---EVAP canister purge valve. Check for vacuum leaks including vacuum controls for the vents or replace the purge valve.

That's under warranty. Contact your local Kia dealer.

Take it in for warranty. The warranty period on a Kia is TEN YEARS.

Read the owners manual!

Depends on the color, if it is green then you want the old glycol. If it is orange then you want the dexicool style coolant. There is a yellow, universal coolant that is compatible with either that if there is any question I would suggest.

Loose or corroded battery cables, Loose fan belt not turning alternator fast enough, Bad alternator, check the battery with a Voltmeter, voltage with engine stopped. should be slightly over 12V Start engine and check again.. shoiuld be over 14V. this is if the alternator is putting out a charge. Chech the output at the alternator. the BATT connection. usually a larger red wire. should be 14V+ with engine running. Since the A/C works fine with the engine running.. I would have the battery checked.. sounds like bad battery.

if you have the hand book there is a cupel of pages on how to rey set your key if you have lost the hand book just tipe the car make and model into gogal starting whith rey seting key

You change the front or upstream oxygen sensors,the ones closest to the motor at 100,000 miles or if they fail before Use a 22mm wrench or O2 Socket that fits your application The rear Monitor Sensors can stay until they fail

it is a recall from kia they will replace something in your steering wheel call the kia motors i had mine done for free because its a recall thats why your light is on a pin went nad they need to replace it call them

P2159 - Generic Type Powertrain - Fuel and Air Metering and Auxiliary Emission Controls - ISO/SAE Controlled Description Vehicle Speed Sensor "B" Range/PerformanceTHIS IS FOR YOU Kia trouble code, please replace the speed sensor B, any questions, pls ask the 24 hrs live technical support multidiag access, they will like to help you, good luck

Ok this is what needs to be checked for this issue the range switch - it will run about 250 parts and labor the shift interlock - about 150 parts and labor .