Kia Optima: Inspection

Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS). Repair procedures

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Removal

• DON’T remove the camshaft position sensor while the engine is running or right after engine is turned ...

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Knock Sensor (KS). Description and Operation
Description Knocking is a phenomenon characterized by undesirable vibration and noise and can cause engine damage. Knock Sensor (KS) is installed on the cylinder block and senses engine knockin ...

Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT). Description and Operation
Description The Seat Belt Pretensioners (BPT) are installed inside Center Pillar (LH & RH). When a vehicle crashes with a certain degree of frontal impact, the pretensioner seat belt helps to ...

Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision? (Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag)
There are many types of accidents in which the air bag would not be expected to provide additional protection. These include rear impacts, second or third collisions in multiple impact accidents, ...