Had the same problem w my 2004 optima.
Kia optima door lock problem.
Took the better part of a day but saved a ton.
Kia optima door locks malfunction not allowing driver or passanger to open their doors 453 reports.
The kia optima defective door lock class action lawsuit was dismissed on june 29 2015.
The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I ordered a kia shop dvd for about ten bucks and bought the parts for about 190.
The actuator and the door lock mechanism was failing.
The kia optima defective door lock class action lawsuit is colleen davison v.
Kia motor optima owners have reported 10 problems related to power door locks not working under the electrical system category.
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Door locks malfunction not allowing driver or passanger to open their doors.
District court in the central district of california in the southern division.