How to Remove and Install 2013 Kia Optima Steering Wheel Airbag ~ Button Fix!

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  • GunBlue490 expands into the world of automotive repair with this video. Airbag systems are similar in function, but the methods used to secure and remove them differ widely, even within the same make and model, through the years. Watch how simply the 2013 Kia Optima steering wheel airbag can be removed, and with these instructions, you can see how to do it safely, without the danger of blowing the airbag with potentially lethal force. In this video, you will also see how easily an otherwise expensive repair was made to a broken, detached mobile phone button module, using readily available industrial epoxy. This otherwise costly repair took less than 15 minutes with available materials, not including epoxy setting time, and undoubtedly saved hundreds of dollars of labor and parts.

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  • @MrCraiglj
    @MrCraiglj 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I don't even own a Kia, still watched the whole thing. Love your vids.

  • @Dan-p360
    @Dan-p360 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man!! You're a genius. I don't own a Kia, but I'm sure someone will benefit from this most informative video.

  • @ddski5930
    @ddski5930 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for posting this video. Initially, I had a difficult time getting the airbag off because I did not understand the mechanism. You explained and showed it well. I used your instruction to remove airbag and then go further to remove the clock spring. Thanks a bunch!!

  • @michaelschwartz6834
    @michaelschwartz6834 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I added a little piece of ridged foam behind the switch for added reinforcement. Thanks for the great video!!!!

  • @alphonselrotting9220
    @alphonselrotting9220 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Same thing just happened on my Optima on BOTH sides at the same time, not sure why, they do not seem connected, but before I found this video, I did notice the broken plastic that holds switches in place. I found a complete replacement assembly on line, but if it can be fixed like you did, why not save $40. Thanks for this much needed video. My Optima is a 2012, but same exact steering wheel. And yes, it’s been an awesome car, bought it new. Once factory tires went bald by 28k miles, high quality replacements made it quieter and a little more sporty handling. It certainly is not a sports car, but it’s been very reliable, any problems I have had have involved trim items, like these buttons, and clear coat starting to peel just a little in a few minor spots just after warranty ended. Not a single mechanical issue. Still love the car.

  • @corkiewing4762
    @corkiewing4762 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for sharing! I’m going to go fix mine now that I found this video!

  • @64samsky
    @64samsky 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice change in venue to mix it up, I love your channel. God bless!

  • @bernardwright2255
    @bernardwright2255 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done on the repair. The third wire is for grounding the horn circuit. There is a mystery surrounding the air bags. With care as you have done enables the removal and installation without setting it off. Should you set it off it will go BANG, but you are used to noises like that with the guns. I do enjoy all the gun clips you put up. Cheers from NZ.

  • @averagejoe5130
    @averagejoe5130 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had to rebuild the tilt steering column on my 77’ C10 square body and it was by far the most difficult thing, mechanically speaking that I have ever done. I completely rebuilt an iPhone once and that was still easier.

  • @disturbedmaynard3873
    @disturbedmaynard3873 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see a do it yourself job. Though I can't imagine the hassle it would be to try and get a replacement part. Always need to be able to improvise and adapt.

  • @unclesticky3201
    @unclesticky3201 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for this video. I have the same issue on my 2013 SX-L, but on the opposite side. Now I can easily fix it and get rid of this POS automobile once and for all. Nothing but nagging little problems like this since I've owned it. Also, more recalls on this car than all other vehicles I've owned combined

  • @andreasnilsson2304
    @andreasnilsson2304 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I stumbled on this video by a coincidense when scrolling through your gun related videos. I have a different car, a Renault Clio and god knows you need a good portion of elbow grease and a sixth sense when it comes to finding good DIY videos to keep that excuse for a car rolling.. Of all the DIY vids I have seen for the Clio, no one beats this one for crisp, clear and easily understandable information necessary to pull the work off. You haven't thought of work as an editor for Haynes? :-)

  • @oovotzify
    @oovotzify 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good job,can only imagine what a mechanic would of charged to do that repair.

  • @charger19691
    @charger19691 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kia builds good vehicles. Thanks for sharing!

  • @eddieboloix1341
    @eddieboloix1341 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for video...voice sounds like Mr.Larry King....info helped me with 2011 Kia Soul....

  • @ismackshortkids
    @ismackshortkids 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So my 2013 Kia optima EX had the same issue with most of the control buttons on the steering wheel not functioning properly including the horn.. i remember when at one point my horn was working fine then it started to fade away each use until it completely gave out.. I recently replaced each and every fuse.. that didnt fix it. Now i probably have to replace the horn relay to see if it's that if not then i might just go ahead and buy the clock spring.. I'll definitely be coming back to this video and hopefully I wont have trouble finding the fix to the controls and horn!

  • @christianself
    @christianself 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video ! Awesome resolution.

  • @akmalhakimsabri3825
    @akmalhakimsabri3825 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, thank you so much. I had the same problem at my dad's kia

  • @jasonstubblefield8134
    @jasonstubblefield8134 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you get an airbag light on the dash after you did this? I did my girlfriends and she just told me the airbag light is on.

  • @echosreloadingchamber7306
    @echosreloadingchamber7306 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My wife drives a 2015 Kia Optima in white. Really well-built car.

  • @tubeonline629
    @tubeonline629 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice work, repairing it yourself rather than taking it to a shop probably saved enough money to purchase a new firearm.

    • @GunBlue490
      @GunBlue490  6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      tubeonline629
      Actually, it saved me from having to sell one to finance the repair!

    • @ronaaserude8225
      @ronaaserude8225 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GunBlue490 potayto, potahto...

  • @amadonavarro4497
    @amadonavarro4497 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gracias amigo, no sabia como quitar el cover del air bag✌🏻 ya vi que son unos clips y con el destornillador plano se logra sacar👍🏻

  • @eg9sir
    @eg9sir 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanx for the video. Helped in a big way.

  • @philippiscatella7816
    @philippiscatella7816 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    always enjoy your videos, you did a good job. Very handy.

  • @56Spookdog
    @56Spookdog 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    👍 is it fully automatic or semiautomatic?

    • @disturbedmaynard3873
      @disturbedmaynard3873 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Appears to be a revolver

    • @56Spookdog
      @56Spookdog 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Disturbed Maynard you’re not trying to steer me the wrong way are you?

    • @tsgibson91
      @tsgibson91 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Both actually

  • @popofilipo7114
    @popofilipo7114 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the video it was very helpful.

  • @zantimisfits4021
    @zantimisfits4021 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well...now you’ve set a precedent with a non-firearm video.
    Let’s see some more selected items like this!

  • @IReadBlitz69
    @IReadBlitz69 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need to replace the clock spring in my fiancees 2013 kia optima hybrid. Her steering wheel configuration looks identical to yours. One question, I would have to completely remove the steering wheel to get to the clockspring correct? By undoing the large center nut holding the steering wheel on? Thankfully i found this video, I feel 100x more confident going into my clock spring fix now. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated!.

    • @TornikeJashia
      @TornikeJashia 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      did you manage to replace the clock spring? tips to share? any major problems I should be aware of before diving into it? Thanks

  • @01stockton
    @01stockton 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would you happen to know how to remove the air bag for 2016, 4th gen model? It only has one hole for the bottom push pin, but not the other two.

  • @fjon589
    @fjon589 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gunblue 490, please do a video of your opinion of carrying a pistol for protection with a round in the chamber and not having one loaded.
    I have a concealed permit and carry a weapon to be prepared for the day it is needed (hopefully never). It is my believe that not having a round in the chamber is safer. I carry my pistol daily and not having a round ready to fire will never have the chance of going off accidently. The way that I carry has my pistol pointing in the area of my femoral artery and if it were to go off the results would be critical.
    It is a trade off of not being able to pull my gun out and shoot instantly. I don't live in a war zone and the time it takes to make my pistol ready would take a second longer I feel that my decision is a good one. I would like to hear your opinion.
    Thanks

    • @bradscott4041
      @bradscott4041 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same problem on my 2012, so now I can fix it myself....Thanks so much for posting this....

  • @gav2159
    @gav2159 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you do this with the 2014 SX turbo model I have a D shape steering wheel and it looks a lot different and newer

  • @massesbulet
    @massesbulet 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I mean about The airbag i want to get one 2014 it has airbag deployed so just push these 3 pins and unplug the colored wires after disconnect the battery for 5 min and plug in the new in

  • @Brx09
    @Brx09 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much ياشييييخ 😂🥳🥳

  • @dowdawg
    @dowdawg 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice fix!!!

  • @massesbulet
    @massesbulet 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is same steps for 2014

  • @gilfaver362
    @gilfaver362 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What's the sectional density of the airbag when it hits your face? Ha Just kidding. Are air bags boat tailed? Ha Can't help it. I'll be 69 on Monday and I have to kid someone else now as I've kidded myself too long.

  • @ARAR148
    @ARAR148 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Has anyone had a clunking noise coming from steering wheel when turning in your Kia?

    • @GunBlue490
      @GunBlue490  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should never hear a clunking noise. That's a serious issue that could lock up or fail some day and get you into an accident. Have it checked by KIA.

    • @abelgamino
      @abelgamino 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. I have. There’s videos on how to repair it yourself but it is A LOT of work. I had this happen to me on my Kia. There was a notice on it so Kia fixed it for free.

  • @combatmedic1980
    @combatmedic1980 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super glue would have fixed it instantly.

    • @GunBlue490
      @GunBlue490  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Matt
      Not nearly as strongly (I have many years experience with cyanoacrilate glues of all kinds... it's one of the best fingerprint lifters for detectives, too), and a single drip into the buttons would not be good.