Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2003 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows two common exterior lighting related problems of the 2003 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the high/low beam switch (one problem).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Kia Motor Optima

Problem Category Number of Problems
Headlights problems
2
High/low Beam Switch problems
1

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2003 Kia Motor Optima

The Headlights problem

The contact owns a 2003 kia Optima. The contact stated that the passenger doors would not unlock from the interior or exterior of the vehicle. The only way to exit from the vehicle was to climb out from the opposite side. The contact also stated that the headlights would fail intermittently.   Read details...

The High/low Beam Switch problem

The vehicle came equipped with an automatic switch to turn the headlights on or use the manual switch. When the automatic switch was used, the high beams were inoperative. It was not possible to turn on the high beams. The dealer stated it was normal.   Read details...


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