Kia Optima: TroubleshootingTrouble Symptom Charts
| Trouble Symptom 1 |

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Trouble symptom |
Probable cause |
Remedy |
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The set vehicle speed varies greatly upward or downward "Surging" (repeated alternating acceleration and deceleration) occurs after setting |
Malfunction of the vehicle speed sensor circuit |
Repair the vehicle speed sensor system, or replace the
part |
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Malfunction of ECM |
Check input and output signals at ECM |
Trouble Symptom 3
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Trouble symptom |
Probable cause |
Remedy |
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The CC system is not canceled when the brake pedal is
depressed |
Damaged or disconnected wiring of the brake pedal switch |
Repair the harness or replace the brake pedal switch |
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Malfunction of the ECM signals |
Check input and output signals at ECM |
Trouble Symptom 4
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Trouble symptom |
Probable cause |
Remedy |
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The CC system is not canceled when the shift lever is
moved to the "N" position (It is canceled, however, when the brake pedal
is depressed) |
Damaged or disconnected wiring of inhibitor switch input
circuit |
Repair the harness or repair or replace the inhibitor
switch |
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Improper adjustment of inhibitor switch |
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Malfunction of the ECM signals |
Check input and output signals at ECM |
Trouble Symptom 5
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Trouble symptom |
Probable cause |
Remedy |
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Cannot decelerate (coast) by using the "SET/–" switch |
Temporary damaged or disconnected wiring of "SET/–" switch
input circuit |
Repair the harness or replace the "SET/–" switch |
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Malfunction of the ECM signals |
Check input and output signals at ECM |
Trouble Symptom 6
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Trouble symptom |
Probable cause |
Remedy |
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Cannot accelerate or resume speed by using the "RES/+"
switch |
Damaged or disconnected wiring, or short circuit, or
"RES/+" switch input circuit |
Repair the harness or replace the "RES/+" switch |
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Malfunction of the ECM signals |
Check input and output signals at ECM |
Trouble Symptom 7
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Trouble symptom |
Probable cause |
Remedy |
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CC system can be set while driving at a vehicle speed
of less than 40km/h (25mph), or there is no automatic cancellation at that
speed |
Malfunction of the vehicle-speed sensor circuit |
Repair the vehicle speed sensor system, or replace the
part |
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Malfunction of the ECM signals |
Check input and output signals at ECM |
Trouble Symptom 8
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Trouble symptom |
Probable cause |
Remedy |
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The cruise main switch indicator lamp does not illuminate
(But CC system is normal) |
Damaged or disconnected bulb of cruise main switch indicator
lamp |
Repair the harness or replace the part. |
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Harness damaged or disconnected |
Description and Operation
Cruise Control Switch. Schematic DiagramsWindow opening and closing
Type A
The driver’s door has a master power window switch that controls all the windows
in the vehicle.
To open or close a window, press down or pull up the front portion of the corresponding ...
Towing
If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an authorized
Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing procedures
are necessary to prevent damage to ...
SS-A Solenoid Valve(ON/OFF). Description and Operation
Description
SS-A solenoid valve is attached to the valve body and is an on/off solenoid valve
that is used to change gears. SS-A Solenoid valve(ON/OFF) is installed at valve
body.
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