Kia Optima: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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Symptom |
Probable cause |
Remedy |
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Play in steering |
Loose yoke plug |
Retighten |
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Loose steering gear mounting bolts |
Retighten |
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Loose or worn tie rod end |
Retighten or replace as necessary |
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Steering wheel does not return properly |
Excessive turning resistance of tie rod end |
Replace |
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Yoke plug excessively tight |
Adjust |
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Tie rod and/or ball joint cannot turn smoothly |
Replace |
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Loose mounting of gear box mounting bracket and/or worn steeringshaft joint |
Retighten |
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Worn steering shaft joint and/or body grommet |
Correct or replace |
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Distorted rack |
Replace |
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Damaged pinion bearing |
Replace |
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Twisted or damaged hoses |
Reposition or replace |
Specifications
Specifications
Item
Specification
Type
Motor Driven Power Steering
Steering gear
Type
Rack & Pinion
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Steering wheel
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See also:
Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the weather
you should carry appropriate emergency
equipment. Some of the items you
may want to carry include tow straps or
chains, flashlight, emergency flares,
...
Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect against theft. (if equipped) The ignition
key can be removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position, push the k ...
Air Intake Control Switch
This is used to select fresh outside air or recirculation of the inside air.
WARNING
Continued climate control system operation in the recirculated air position
may allow humidity to incr ...
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