Had the same problem w my 2004 optima.
Open doors to locked kia optima hybrid.
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If your window is slightly ajar or you can wedge the door open you maneuver it into the interior of the car.
Another option is to unroll the window if the car is equipped with manual windows.
1 genuine door lock latch actuator front left.
Reach in and hit the unlock button.
The actuator and the door lock mechanism was failing.
Use the wiper to either grab the keys on the chair.
While you can still get the door open i highly recomend you replace them.
Part included door lock actuator.
06 10 fits kia optima.
If the key fob doesn t work properly on your 2016 optima due to a dead battery or some other issue you ll need to know this trick to unlock the doors to.
The system will not lock the doors if the engine is on or any door except the tailgate is open.
No matter what car you have though a windshield wiper might save you from having to call a locksmith to open your locked car door.
The hazard warning lights blink and a chime sound will indicate that all doors have been locked.
Fits front left driver side lh.
The button in the video is a manual button that was pulled to open but electric locks are even easier as you can just hit the unlock switch.
This video demonstrates both methods for opening the gas door on a 2017 kia optima.
I ordered a kia shop dvd for about ten bucks and bought the parts for about 190.