Kia Optima: Automatic Transaxle
Changing the Manual Transaxle Oil
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the drain plug on the bottom of the transaxle.
3. After the oil has drained completely, install a new washer on the plug, reinstall
the drain p ...
Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level
The automatic transaxle fluid level should be checked regularly.
The volume of the transaxle fluid changes with temperature. Although it is best
to check the level after having driven the vehicle ...
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the ECTS connector.
3.
Remove the ECTS.
4.
After immersing the thermistor of the sensor into engine coolant, measure resistanc ...
Relay Box (Passenger Compartment) Repair procedures
Fuse Inspection
1.
Be sure there is no play in the fuse holders, and that the fuses are held securely.
2.
Are the fuse capacities for each circuit correct?
3.
Are there any blown fuses?
I ...
Torque Converter Control Solenoid Valve (T/CON_VFS). Specifications
Specifications
Direct control VFS[T/CON]▷ Control type : Normal low type
Control Pressure kpa(kgf/cm², psi)
9.81~500.14(0.1~5.1,1.42~72.54)
Curren ...