Kia Optima: Inspection - Repair procedures - Horn - Body Electrical System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Inspection

Test the horn by connecting battery voltage to the 1 terminal and ground the 2 terminal.

The horn should make a sound. If the horn fails to make a sound, replace it.

Horn Relay Inspection
1. Remove the horn relay (A) from the engine room relay box.
2. There should be continuity between the No.30 and No.87 terminals when power and ground are connected to the No.85 and No.86 terminals.
3. There should be no continuity between the No.30 and No.87 terminals when power is disconnected.


Repair procedures
...

Removal
1. Remove the radiator grill upper cover.(Refer to the BD group - "Front bumper") 2. Remove the mounting nut and disconnect the horn connector (B), then ...

See also:

Compressor Oil. Repair procedures
Oil Specification 1. The HFC-134a system requires synthetic (PAG) compressor oil whereas the R-12 system requires mineral compressor oil. The two oils must never be mixed. ...

Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary
In some climates it is recommended that a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be used during cold weather. See section 8 for recommendations. If you aren't sure what weight oil y ...

Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your vehicle or battery, follow these jump starting procedures. If in doubt, we strongly r ...

Copyright www.kiopman.com 2026