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7M ago
My air and heat control will only go 1 or 2 degrees either way why ..read more
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1y ago
Hellow
I have optimal 2017, and I tried to install a new software yesterday and by mistake my son push out the USB.
Now, my kid's screen has frozen on the UVO screen.
Please help, I can't use my screen and rear camera ..read more
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2y ago
How to remove dash to swap out LX/EX cluster for the SX cluster and associated bezel. Takes under an hour.
Pry open the plastic side panel on the far drivers side of your dash as shown here. And remove the three Phillips screws as circled in orange.
On the underside of your drivers side dash, remove two more Phillips screws circled here in orange. You can disconnect the electrical plugs (ODBC & push to start) to move the panel out of your way if...
SX Cluster Swap and dash disassembly ..read more
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2y ago
Can anyone suggest a fuse I can piggy-back on for 12V constant (always on) for dashcam?
I have a hardware fuse tap, which includes automatic cutoff voltage at 11.8V. So it should be safe to use with a constant on voltage, because that way the dashcam can remain on while parked for security motion detection recording until the battery drains to 11.8V. I don't want to use a fuse that is unpowered when the car is off.
I worry about tapping the "wrong" type of constant fuse. I understand you...
Suggested fuse for 12V constant (always on) for dashcam ..read more
Optima Forums » DIY
2y ago
I needed to access the behind the 12V cigarette lighter. Here is How I did it.
STEP1.
Park the car. With Parking Break on. You would need to wiggle the shift knob in the later step, so you do not want to crash in to garage when you accidentally hit the gas...
HOW to remove Center Console ..read more
Optima Forums » DIY
2y ago
Sup guys this is my first tutorial, so be easy on me if its not that good.
So what this basically is, is retaining your factory USB and AUX ports when switching out your head unit with an aftermarket one. Depending on what aftermarket stereo you go with this might and might not work for you. Some stereos have the USB and AUX ports on the face plate. Some more expensive ones usually have multiple USB and AUX port on the rear. My setup is different from all of yours, but its the same concept...
{TUT} Retain Factory USB & AUX Ports on UVO & NON-UVO with Aftermarket Radio ..read more
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2y ago
My Kia Optima has no back speakers. I was wounding how do you install back speakers in this car and what kind ..read more
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2y ago
Hi, just wondering if anyone knows here to source h7 halogen globes for headlights that are genuinely 6000k and actually white light?
All I’ve come across are either blue or yellow even when advertised as white or 5000/6000k.
Do they even exist? I know that led ones do, but would ideally like to keep my car more compliant by using halogens ..read more
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2y ago
I got a 2018 Kia Optima that i wanna replace the factory radio I just haven't being able to find the interface module for it. Any help will be appreciated ..read more
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2y ago
Hi, searched and still cant find what i need to know. I have the head unit in the first photo and would like to know if i can replace it with an after market head unit .My heater and ac comes up on the screen so i think this will be an issue. Would it be possible to replace the heater and ac unit with the type in the second photo ?. So confused any help would be greatly appreciated ..read more