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Why is my Kia Optima car alarm continually going off long after I have locked car?

Here are some possible reasons:

- Faulty door switch: If one of the car's door switches is faulty, it may send a false signal to the alarm system, indicating that the car is still open when it is actually closed, triggering the alarm to go off.

- Faulty hood or trunk switch: Similarly, if the switch for the hood or trunk is faulty, it may trigger the alarm to go off even when the hood or trunk is closed.

- Low battery: A weak or dying car battery can cause all kinds of electrical issues, including triggering the car alarm.

- Faulty alarm system: The car's alarm system itself may be faulty and malfunctioning, causing it to go off without any valid reason.

- Remote interference: If you are using a remote to lock your car, there may be some interference or malfunction with the remote that is triggering the alarm to go off.