Kia Optima Hybrid: Cooling System / Active Air Flap(AAF) Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
Symptoms
Possible Causes
Remedy
Warning illuminated
"Check active air flap system"
Active Air Flap System Fail
(Flap stuck)
• Inspect the flap and remove the foreign substance
• Check the Active Air Flap assembly 
• Repair or replace as required
Actuator Fault
Replace the actuator
Malfunction Indicating Lamp On
Linkage damage
Replace the linkage
Active Air Flap System Fail
(Flap stuck)
• Inspect the flap and remove the foreign substance 
• Check the Active Air Flap assembly 
• Repair or replace as required
Actuator Fault
Replace the actuator

? After performing repairs, clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) and check the warning and Malfunction Indicating Lamp.
Active Air Flap(AAF) Repair procedures

Removal 1. Remove the front bumper. (Refer to BD group - "Front bumper") 2. Remove the headlamps. (Refer to BE group - "Headlamps") 3. Remove the air guards (A). 4. Unfasten the 2 bolts (A) and 2 fasteners ...

Lubrication System

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Other information:

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: High Voltage Shut-off Procedures


High Voltage Shut-off Procedures     Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information and Caution” before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.     • High voltage components: ...

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Oil Pump Description and Operation


Description Machanical Oil Pump (MOP) The oil pump is built in the transaxle as a single unit with the 26 Brake (26/B) chamber. Rotation of the pump builds the hydraulic pressure needed for the lubrication of the various parts of the transaxle and operation of the clutch and brakes. The oil also circulates ...

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