Kia Soul: Troubleshooting
Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Engine Electrical System / Troubleshooting
| Ignition System |
| Symptom |
Suspect Area |
Remedy |
| Engine will not start or is hard to start (Cranks OK) |
Ignition lock switch |
Inspect ignition lock switch, or replace as required |
| Ignition coil |
Inspect ignition coil, or replace as required |
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| Spark plugs |
Inspect spark plugs, or replace as required |
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| Ignition wiring disconnected or broken |
Repair wiring, or replace as required |
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| Rough idle or stalls |
Ignition wiring |
Repair wiring, or replace as required |
| Ignition coil |
Inspect ignition coil, or replace as required |
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| Engine hesitates/poor acceleration |
Spark plugs and spark plug cables |
Inspect spark plugs / cable, or replace as required |
| Ignition wiring |
Repair wiring, or replace as required |
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| Poor mileage |
Spark plugs and spark plug cables |
Inspect spark plugs / cable, or replace as required |
| Charging System |
| Symptom |
Suspect Area |
Remedy |
| Charging warning indicator does not light with ignition switch "ON" and engine off. |
Fuse blown |
Check fuses |
| Light burned out |
Replace light |
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| Wiring connection loose |
Tighten loose connection |
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| Electronic voltage regulator |
If light turns off, replace voltage regulator.
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| Charging warning indicator does not go out with engine running. (Battery requires frequent recharging) |
Drive belt loose or worn |
Adjust belt tension or replace belt |
| Battery cable loose, corroded or worn |
Inspect cable connection, repair or replace cable |
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| Electronic voltage regulator or alternator |
If light turns off, replace voltage regulator or
alternator |
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| Wiring |
Repair or replace wiring |
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| Overcharge |
Electronic voltage regulator |
If light turns off, replace voltage regulator.
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| Voltage sensing wire |
Repair or replace wiring |
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| Discharge |
Drive belt loose or worn |
Adjust belt tension or replace belt |
| Wiring connection loose or short circuit |
Inspect wiring connection, repair or replace wiring |
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| Electronic voltage regulator or alternator |
If light turns off, replace voltage regulator or
alternator |
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| Poor grounding |
Inspect ground or repair |
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| Worn battery |
Replace battery |
| Starting System |
| Symptom |
Suspect Area |
Remedy |
| Engine will not crank |
Battery charge low |
Charge or replace battery |
| Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out |
Repair or replace cables |
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| Transaxle range switch (Vehicle with automatic transaxle only) |
Refer to AT group-automatic transaxle |
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| Fuse blown |
Replace fuse |
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| Starter motor faulty |
Replace |
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| Ignition switch faulty |
Replace |
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| Engine cranks slowly |
Battery charge low |
Charge or replace battery |
| Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out |
Repair or replace cables |
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| Starter motor faulty |
Replace |
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| Starter keeps running |
Starter motor faulty |
Replace |
| Ignition switch |
Replace |
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| Starter spins but engine will not crank |
Short in wiring |
Repair or replace wiring |
| Pinion gear teeth broken or starter motor |
Replace |
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| Ring gear teeth broken |
Replace fly wheel or torque converter |
Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number
Illustration
Description
Alternator pulley remover wrench
(09373-27000)
Removal and installation of alternator pulley
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Charging System
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Floor Console Assembly Replacement
[M/T]
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Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Component Location
1. Front seat belt pretensioner
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