Kia Optima: First generation (MS; 2000–2005)

First generation (MS; 2000–2005)

From 2000-2005 Optimas were a rebadged variant of the Hyundai Sonata, differing only from the Sonata in minor exterior styling details and equipment content.

Second generation (MG; 2005–2010)
The second generation Optima, known as the Kia Magentis globally except the United States and Malaysia, and as the Kia Lotze in South Korea, was launched in South Korea in November 2005. ...

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[Safety Up/Down]
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Components
1. Driver Airbag (DAB) 2. Steering Wheel 3. Clock Spring 4. Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT) 5. Pressure Side Impact Sensor (P-SIS) 6. Side Impact Sensor (SIS) 7. Side A ...

Transaxle Control Module (TCM). Description and Operation
Description Transaxle Control Module (TCM) is the automatic transaxle's brain. The module receives and processes signals from various sensors and implements a wide range of transaxle controls ...

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