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2004 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan Auto

2004 Kia Optima
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Front Wheel Drive, 4dr Sedan, Compact
22 mpg city / 30 mpg hwy
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sometimes my car will not pick up speed unless i apply the accelerator all the way to the floor
Sometimes when I start my vehicle & put it in reverse, I feel the car jerk, also when driving I sometimes feel the car give a kickback & then I need to put my foot all the way down...
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Asked by Elaine M October 26, 2010, 10:20 pm 1 reply
Whistling noise from front passenger side, trouble with steering
For the past week, our V6 Kia optima has had a whistling noise coming from the front passenger side, at first only for a while (first 20 mins) and now it's constant. Today, we're ...
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Asked by A B August 30, 2010, 12:02 pm 2 replies
A/C has totally stopped working
I think it needs freon, but there is also a soft noise when the car is idling. Like a tap-tap and the A/C does not blow out any cool air at all. Could it be the condenser /compres...
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Asked by Bobbie A August 8, 2010, 12:29 pm 2 replies
How do I align the high beam headlights?
How do I align the high beam headlights?
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Asked by Mike A July 21, 2010, 12:25 pm 1 reply
How do I replace that gas filler neck?
I beleive the filler neck is the problem. It takes me about 10 minutes to put 5 dollars of gas in the car. When it fills, it constantly sotps, because the gas comes back up, and ...
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Asked by Jason B June 23, 2010, 6:31 am 1 reply
what does this symbol mean?
In the RMP section of the dashboard i have a yellow symbol that looks like an upside down head/stereo ear plug with a ! in the middle. Now the letters TPMR or TPRM have shown up
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Asked by Pamela N June 4, 2010, 5:39 am 1 reply
Broken Driver side view mirror
My driver's side view mirror was broken when someone bumped it. How much will it cost to replace it.
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Asked by Beatrice S June 1, 2010, 5:35 am 1 reply
AC Compressor
Lately when I turn on the AC, the compressor makes a whining noise that varies with the speed of the engine. What's up with that?
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Asked by John B April 10, 2010, 7:09 pm 1 reply
how to reset the airbag light
this was reset about 6 times during warranty....is there a way for me to reset the code...annoying light and worry that the airbag wouldn"t operate in case of an accident....sincer...
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Asked by   March 6, 2010, 9:00 pm 1 reply
My car wont start
I have an o5 kia optima lx. My oil light came on and then the engine then the battery then my car would not go above 20 miles so i ended up having to stop on the side of road, now ...
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Asked by Krystlyn G February 11, 2010, 7:30 pm 3 replies
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