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I noticed that the New Kia minivans have the new colors However if you were to trade up from an 04 to an 07 Optima or Amanti there is the old Japanese colors of yesteryear.  The Toyota and Nissan folks have manage to not only capture the GM and Ford market but they found the success is in new inovative colors.  I am sorry I missed the Kia chat, if anyone in Kia reads these posts get with it Time for new colors ! Red Grey and Silver? so 80's  Now 55K miles and the power steering pump is gone? The Water pump  51K Two Shock mounts at 51K and we have the same old noises?  I said from the beginning its a front end issue or the shocks suck I think the shocks are cheaper than that.  I am almost our of the 5 yr 60K warranty love the car but I see things coming quickly I hope this car holds up Dealer techs are great but no one can get the problem for many visits. I would hate to have to change to anothe brand I like the car. |
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| A couple of weeks ago we had Kia Marketing VP Ian Beavis in for a chat with members and guests. Click here to read the transcript. Enjoy! | |
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Replying to: haefr (Jan 19, 2006 3:53 pm) |
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Got a 04 Optima V6, check engine light just came on during normal driving a few days ago. I took it to the dealer and they said as long as its on steady (which it is) and not flashing its not an emergancy so i have an appt in 1 month (soonest they have open) to take a look at it. My question is, if i take it to some independent shop and have it checked out will the warrenty cover it? The car is still covered under warranty. It only has ~38k on it. Other than that its a perfect car.
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Replying to: subzeroak (Mar 19, 2007 10:23 am) My understanding of the engine light is that a steady light isn't critical so you're probably safe to go with the month out schedule. Also, these things can automatically reset themselves after a certain number of cool-down cycles so it might be best to delay. I assume you checked your gas cap-- several clicks. I lost my Elantra gas cap, found a replacement at AutoZone within an hour after realizing I lost it (after midnight). The light never came on. Drove it for a year, the light came on. Took it to the dealer who said they couldn't find out what was wrong with it so reset the light. I was stupid enough to tell them I'd replaced the cap a year earlier. They said, oh yeah-- that will be $110 to reset things and give me the official Hyundai cap. Teach me to blabber at the service desk. Wish I'd waited for the requisite five or ten operating cycles, it might have fixed itself. As to having a non-dealer's charges be reimbursed by the warranty, I'd think the chances are (very) slim and none.
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Replying to: csandste (Mar 19, 2007 1:14 pm)
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Replying to: subzeroak (Mar 20, 2007 7:56 am)
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Replying to: csandste (Mar 20, 2007 9:25 pm) |
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| Can anyone tell me where the speed sensor goes in a Kia Optima '01. Part # SU6021. Thanks! | |
Drove my wifes car last night. The headlights where flikering on and off.Light switch i think was in auto. Has anyone had any trouble like this.Had it at the dealers today but they can`t find anything wrong.(when the doors were opened the inside lights were flikering too).Any ideas?????
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