2003 Kia Optima Lighting problems

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia optima. The contact stated that the passenger doors would not unlock from the interior or exterior of the vehicle. The only way to exit from the vehicle was to climb out from the opposite side. The contact also stated that the headlights would fail intermittently. The vehicle was not inspected by the dealer nor was it repaired for the failures. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

The vehicle came equipped with an automatic switch to turn the headlights on or use the manual switch. When the automatic switch was used, the high beams were inoperative. *Jb it was not possible to turn on the high beams. The dealer stated it was normal. Also, the position of the rear view mirror size/height of the driver seat limited front view on the right of the windshield. The consumer almost hit a passing vehicle as he was going into the dealers lot and could not see it until it was directly in front of the vehicle. *Scc *jb

Vehicle comes equipped with an automatic or manual operated headlights. When the automatic headlight are engaged vehicle's high beams are inoperative. *Ak

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the consumer is unable to use high beams. Dealer notified. Ts