LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Kia >> 2020 >> Optima Plug-In Hybrid EX >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> System >> Engine Control System Diagnosis (4 Of 6) (PHEV) >> DTC P050B-00: Cold Start Ignition Timing Performance >> System Inspection >> Notes
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

System Inspection: Notes

Intake/Exhaust System For Restriction Or Leakage 

  1. Refer to "appropriate service information" and visually and/or physically inspect following conditions;
    • Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections.
    • Throttle Body Gasket.
    • Gasket between Intake Manifold and Cylinder head.
    • T Seals between Intake Manifold and Fuel Injectors.
    • Exhaust system between O2 sensor and the Three way catalyst for air leakage.
    • Air Cleaner filter element for excessive dirt or for any foreign objects.
    • Throttle body inlet for damage or for any foreign objects.
    • Throttle bore and throttle plate for chocking and for any foreign objects.
    • Restricted exhaust system.
  2. Has any problems been found?

    YES 

    NO