Kia Optima Door Lock Problem

Kia Optima Door Lock Problem. Nothing is more annoying than a key that no longer works. My kia optima is having problems with the auto locks.

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If i start the car, after several tries the door will finally open using either the inside or. End with the ignition key in the on position. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

2 Turn The Key To The Off Position Then To The On Position.


Then it keeps trying again. To reactivate the automatic door lock on your kia optima, you will be able to go through your diagnostic socket. Listen for the doors to lock or unlock to verify successful programming.

If I Enter From The Passenger’s Door, The Inside Handle Won’t Open The Door Either.


Based on my research on the internet, this affects a significant number of 2005 to 2010 optima’s. Then lift off the door panel. Door lock mechanism feels jammed, actuators automatically relock, etc.

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The most recently reported issues are listed below. 3 press the unlock or lock button on the programmable remote. Different doors locks are failing at different times, both locking and unlocking.

While You Can Still Get The Door Open I Highly Recomend You Replace Them.


Nothing is more annoying than a key that no longer works. I can hear the lock making the normal unlocking sound but the door won’t open from the outside. Don't lift too far, there are wires to disconnect.

Kia Optima Owners Can Sometimes Experience Issues Getting The Doors Of Their Vehicle To Lock.


Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of kia motor optima based on all problems reported for the optima. Remove 1 screw in the grab handle pocket, 1 behind the door open lever, and 2 screws at the forward edge, the bottom edge, and the rear edge. When you pull the driver door handle, it relocks the door.