Kia Soul: On-vehicle Inspection - Ignition System - Engine Electrical SystemKia Soul: On-vehicle Inspection

Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Engine Electrical System / Ignition System / On-vehicle Inspection

Inspect ignition coil assembly and Perform spark test
1.
Check for DTCs.
  
•
If a DTC is present, perform troubleshooting in accordance with the procedure for that DTC. (Refer to DTC guide)
2.
Check if sparks occur.
(1)
Remove the engine cover.
(2)
Remove the cylinder head center cover.
(3)
Remove the ignition coils.
(4)
Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plugs.
(5)
Disconnect the 4 injector connectors.
(6)
Ground the spark plug to the engine.

(7)
Check if sparks occur at each spark plug while engine is being cranked.
  
•
Do not crank the engine for more then 5 seonds.
3.
If sparks do not occur, perform the following test.
4.
Using a spark plug wrench, install spark plugs.
5.
Install the ignition coils.
6.
Install the cylinder head center cover and the engine cover.
    Description
    Ignition timing is controlled by the electronic control ignition timing system. The standard reference ignition timing data for the engine operating conditions are pre-pro grammed in the ...

    Ignition Coil Description
    An ignition coil is an induction coil in an engine's ignition system which transforms the battery's low voltage to the high voltage needed to create an electric spark in the spark plu ...

    See also:

    Reset items
    Items should be reset after the battery has been discharged or the battery has been disconnected. Sunroof (See section 4) Climate control system (See section 4) Clock (See section 4, Audio) ...

    Emergency roadside assistance
    Kia's toll free Roadside Assistance hot line is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is accessible by dialing 1-800-333-4Kia (4542). Please note that you must provide your Vehicle Identi ...

    Sound Settings
    This menu allows you to set the ‘Bass, Middle, Treble’ and the Sound Fader and Balance. Select [Sound Settings] Select menu through TUNE knob Turn TUNE knob left/right to set ...