Kia Optima: TroubleshootingTroubleshooting
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Trouble Symptom |
Probable cause |
Remedy |
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Vehicle pulls to one side |
Scoring of driveshaft ball joint |
Replace |
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Wear, rattle or scoring of wheel bearing |
Replace |
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Defective front suspension and steering |
Adjustment or Replace |
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Vibration |
Wear, damage or bending of driveshaft |
Replace |
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Driveshaft rattle and hub serration |
Replace |
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Wear, rattle or scratching of wheel bearing |
Replace |
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Shimmy |
Defective wheel balance |
Adjustment or Replace |
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Defective front suspension and steering |
Adjustment or Replace |
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Excessive noise |
Wear, damage or bending of driveshaft |
Replace |
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Rattle of driveshaft and worn hub splines |
Replace |
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Wear, rattle or scoring of wheel bearing |
Replace |
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Loose hub nut |
Adjustment or Replace |
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Defective front suspension and steering |
Adjustment or Replace |
Special Service ToolsFuel Filler Door Open Switch. Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Remove the driver door trim.
(Refer to the BD group - "Front door")
2.
Remove the switch assembly connector
(A) from the door trim.
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Passenger Presence Detection
The passenger presence detection system detects the presence of a passenger in
the front seat. If no passenger is recognized on the front passenger seat, the deployment
of the front passenger and/ ...
Emission Control System
The emissions control system of your vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty information contained in the Warranty Information
Booklet in your vehicle. ...