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Brake lights in my 2000 kia optima wont turn off

How do I get them to turn off?

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Hi, brake switch most likely pulled it's way out of the mounting hole a tad bit. Look at your brake pedal... where the rod goes up under the dash. The switch acts like a big click type pen. When you push the pedal, the rod comes away from the switch... letting the plunger out... which activates the lights.

Most of the time, they just need to be adjusted back in and secured... if that does not work, replace the switch... they're cheap and easy to replace.


Thank you.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 13, 2008

SOURCE: Engine Check Light - 2006 KIA Optima

Hi

Before you turn out the light you should have a code read carried out just to make sure nothing sinister is going on with the management system.

If the car is running ok then the code will probably either pertian to the O2 sensor, the EVAP system, or a drop in catalytic efficiency, but this isn't set in stone, just the most popular scenarios.

Very best regards

Geordie

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 27, 2008

SOURCE: 2002 kia optima wont pass

Reseting the cpu will clear the check engine code however it will not fix the problem that caused the check engine light to come on. The most common cause of failing emissions is the O2 Sensor. This sensor will trigger the check engine light when it is failing. The good news is that the Oxygen senser is pretty cheap and is mounted on your exhuast so it is fairly easy to replace yourself. I suggest replacing your O2 sensor the clear the computer by disconnecting the negative battery terminal and leave it disconnected for a few moments, hook up the negative again and it's all clear. Take your car back threw emmisions and you should be all set.

Hope this helps

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 15, 2008

SOURCE: Cannot replace high rear brake light on 2006 Kia Optima.

go into the truck. there are 2 screws holding the stop light cover. it is at a place hard to get you hands in.



good luck

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 03, 2009

SOURCE: 01 kia optima stalled and wont start...starter just clicks

It seems the starter is playing up.First check if your battery is charged fully or try to jump start and see what happens.If the engine start then it's either you need a new battery or else you need a replacement alternator.Test using a voltmeter if the actual altenator is working.Finally the last option is the starter motor that needs changing or fixing...Hope this helps.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 23, 2009

SOURCE: 2204 optima kia: ignition key wont turn, therefore

key is not cut right

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Engine Check Light - 2006 KIA Optima

Hi

Before you turn out the light you should have a code read carried out just to make sure nothing sinister is going on with the management system.

If the car is running ok then the code will probably either pertian to the O2 sensor, the EVAP system, or a drop in catalytic efficiency, but this isn't set in stone, just the most popular scenarios.

Very best regards

Geordie
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