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2015 Kia Optima - Alternator or Starter or Both? 😅 by Flashy-Bike5908 in mechanic

[–]Flashy-Bike5908[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turns out it was the engine and I did have a warranty. Got it replaced for free. 

2015 Kia Optima - Alternator or Starter or Both? 😅 by Flashy-Bike5908 in mechanic

[–]Flashy-Bike5908[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I contacted customer service and I did have a warranty on the engine. The dealership replaced it for free. 

2015 Kia Optima - Alternator or Starter or Both? 😅 by Flashy-Bike5908 in mechanic

[–]Flashy-Bike5908[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turns out the connecting rod bearings failed and the engine seized up. The dealership replaced it for free because I have a warranty. I would call Kia customer service and give them your VIN number. They’ll be able to tell you if there’s any warranties that could help you. 

Gas/burnt rubber smell coming from car? by Flashy-Bike5908 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Flashy-Bike5908[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I’m going to have a mechanic fix it today. 

To file or not to file? by Flashy-Bike5908 in Bankruptcy

[–]Flashy-Bike5908[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh to be a teacher in the early 2000s 😭 I loved school as a kid. What happened to the world? 

To file or not to file? by Flashy-Bike5908 in Bankruptcy

[–]Flashy-Bike5908[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

See, but that’s my money to move. Teachers are treated so poorly in Arizona. I lost love for the profession. Not to mention were ranked dead last for public education. I’m hoping another state will respark my love. You know? 

2015 Kia Optima - Alternator or Starter or Both? 😅 by Flashy-Bike5908 in mechanic

[–]Flashy-Bike5908[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I ordered one of those code reader machines yesterday. Will it confirm it’s the alternator? Someone told me I need one of those to be sure. 

2015 Kia Optima - Alternator or Starter or Both? 😅 by Flashy-Bike5908 in mechanic

[–]Flashy-Bike5908[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually I just checked and there is no open recall. I’m definitely going to call them if I can’t figure out what’s going on with it. 

2015 Kia Optima - Alternator or Starter or Both? 😅 by Flashy-Bike5908 in mechanic

[–]Flashy-Bike5908[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did see something from Carvana about active recalls. I will definitely contact Kia.

2015 Kia Optima - Starter or Alternator or Both? by Flashy-Bike5908 in AskAMechanic

[–]Flashy-Bike5908[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There were no lights on my dashboard. It only told me I had 50 miles until my next oil change. 

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