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2001 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan Manual

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Front Wheel Drive, 4dr Sedan, Compact
21 mpg city / 28 mpg hwy

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July 2, 2011, 3:02 pm

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Question: 2003 Kia Optima Front Passenger will not open?

I have replaced the fuse. The door will not open with the key or the remote. I do not have money to take the car to dealership. This is a safetly issue! I see many owners are having the same issue.. The car has 90,000 miles. The power lock switch will lock all of the doors, but will not unlock any of them?

April 7, 2015, 12:36 pm

Misty C

I have the same problem with my 2006 kia optima, the front passenger wont open with the physical key, but will open with the button on my door.

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