My 2012 Kia Optima won’t start.

Asked by Lorie Aug 06, 2020 at 10:47 AM about the Kia Optima

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 2012 optima won’t start.  At first it said key not found so I inserted the key
in the slot.  Then the dash would come on and just flicker really fast but the car
didn’t start.  I took the key out, reinserted it and tried to start it again.  Same
thing.  Third time it won’t even bring he dash on.  Just dead.

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Heather answered 3 years ago

My 2012 optima ex has been doing the same thing. Did you ever find out what the problem was?

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drgrein answered 3 years ago

Same here with an 2012 Optima EX. I am wondering if it might be an issue with a bad brake switch since it seems intermittent?

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Trevor & Sheila answered 2 years ago

I had the exact issue as Lorie this morning - 2012 Kia Optima EX. What was the solution? My battery is only 3 years old so I can't imagine that's what it is?

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