The vehicle failed to start, the dealer replaced the battery, however the problem recurred.
2001 Kia Optima electrical complaints
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The vehicle would down shift, and loose power while driving, the electrical system would operate intermittently. Mr the transmission jumped out of gear. *jg
Consumer noticed rpms changing while set on one speed. Soon after vehicle would surge. Dealer has been contacted, and technician noticed that computer chip needed to be replaced. Please provide furthr information.
Vehicle dies while driving, won't restart turn key and no response, dash light coe on but northing from starter, will restart after sitting a while, AC stops blowing.
While driving vehicle will die out due to alternator not producing enough power to charge battery, resulting in loss of power. Contacted dealer. This is a common problem with these vehicles.
Power door locks would lock and unlock by themselves trapping the driver. The engine would stall. Both would occur intermittently/simutaneously. Vehicle was taken to dealer shop, and had computer module replaced. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
While driving 40-50 MPH door locks engaged numerous times, then vehicle stalled. Vehicle has been at dealer since then. Safety theft protection lock system needed to be replaced, and was on backorder, according to dealer. Please add further comments.
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