Electrical System Related Problems of the 2006 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 2006 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (two problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Kia Motor Optima


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2006 Kia Motor Optima

The Electrical System problem

I have an 06 Optima (06. 5/ ms) 2. 4 engine but the problem im having juging from kia internet forums is spread acros meney years and models it is an intermitant engine stall it can happen at any time ive had it happen at 65mph on interstate this is followed by a series of start stall then it will   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Car will not always start. Sometimes I have to wait 24 hours and pick up the car wherever I had to leave it cause it wouldn't start. When trying to start there's a clicking sound and all panel light start to flash. Replaced alternator and battery, still not fixed.   Read details...

The Power Door Locks Not Working problem

The drivers side door lock will not unlock with the electrical button or manually. The lock only opens half way - pull handle to open - door automatically locks. Can't open door with key from outside. Must enter in passenger side door and climb over. Big danger as driving with children in the car. *t   Read details...


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