20 Most Recent 2004 Kia Optima - Page 5 Questions & Answers

well what is the car doing? or not doing for that matter?

Check the air filter isn't dirty or clogged up.

Very little that could be wrong with this other than the power steering pump itself. I would look into that.

Normally all speed sensors are located on the transmission near output shaft.

You need new sensor. See Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x85coG2wG0I

Fuse should be labeled in fuse box under left side of dash board. If your main concern is getting it closed. Most Hyundai/Kias have a Spot to use a Allen wrench to open/close sunroof under the switch. First remove plastic bezel or sunglasse holder screw and panel should snap off. You should then see the Allen.

I find the KIA forum very helpful on this type problem. Problems with the Sunroof Opening Closing Kia Forum Here is a factory update, but it is for a newer model, perhaps it will lead to a solution for yours... Kia Optima Resetting the sunroof

Check the coolant level first thing before you start the car

the best investment you could make is buying a good workshop manual ,as this will give you step by step instructions for this and other work you might want to carry out

The Shunt Fuse Protects High Amp Circuits Like Alternator and Starter it is like a fusable link

Check the battery terminals, to sure there clean and on tight, then look for loose wiring under car and hood, starter, etc.

the speed sensor is on top of the transaxle, just beneath the air intake hose that leads to the throttle body. for easy access, you need to pull the battery, air cleaner box, and intake to throttle body hose.Hope this helps

Is this an automatic? P1527, Basically, the tcm is telling the pcm to turn on the lite. You could have tranny problems? Could be issue with transmission range sensor? I saw a service bulletin, kt2007020701, that is a relearn procedure, if the pcm--tcm or transmission has been replaced. I don't know if relearn will help or not?

There is probably something wrong with the lock linkage in the door. Have you tried opening it manually from the inside. Repairs on doors that won't open are ten times harder then ones that open.

Sorry here but iam only thick cockney --fender is this the wing or the bumper

interior fuse box lower dash drivers side list will be on the lid/cover

power stering o D III

Hello Debbie, I have included the 2.7 motor you didn't say what yours is could be 2.4 its a little different ,so if it is go and log in to auto zone site (its all free) add you car to (my vehicles) then go to (repair guides)( then vehicle repair guides) then (internal engine) look to left under oil pan and oil pump removal . I really hope this helped you if it did come back to fixya site and let me know. Thanks Woody

Without any electrical hands on testing my guess would be the headlight switch is defective. Please have a qualified automotive electric shop technician verify my guess. The part is expensive and I by no means think you should just "throw" one in to see if it works. Whatever you do please follow all airbag safety procedures before any work begins. If the airbag goes off because you failed to disarm it you can end up dead or gravely injured.

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