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2012 Kia Soul !FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Doors Lock/Unlock Control: Notes
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CHARACTERISTIC FUNCTION CHART
| Function | Characteristics | Name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware Label | Spec. Designation | ||
| Input | Logic | L_ACC | ACC |
| L_IGN2 | Ignition 2 | ||
| L_KeyIn | Key In Signal | ||
| Analog | A_IGN1 | Ignition 1 Input | |
| PWM | P_CrashInput | Crash Unlock Pulse | |
| CAN Communication | C_ASTDRSW | Assistant Door Open/Close Status | |
| C_AltL | Engine is running | ||
| C_ASTUnlockState | Assistant Door Unlock Status | ||
| C_DRVDRSW | Driver Door Open/Close Status | ||
| C_DRVKeyLockSW | Key Cylinder Lock SW In Driver Door* | ||
| C_DRVKeyUnlockSW | Key Cylinder Unlock SW In Driver Door * | ||
| C_ASTKeyUnlockSW | Key Cylinder Unlock SW In Assist Door | ||
| C_DRVUnlockState | Drive Door Unlock Status | ||
| C_FobIn | Fob In SW | ||
| C_InhibitP | Inhibit P State | ||
| C_PassiveLock | PIC Passive access lock for door module | ||
| C_PassiveUnlock | PIC Passive access unlock for door module | ||
| C_P_FL | Passive command from Front Left | ||
| C_P_FR | Passive command from Front Right | ||
| C_PwdwDRLockSW | Central Door Lock Switch | ||
| C_PwdwDRUnlockSW | Central Door Unlock Switch | ||
| C_RLDRSW | Rear Left Door Open/Close Status | ||
| C_RLUnlockState | Rear Left Door Unlock Status | ||
| C_RRDRSW | Rear Right Door Open/Close Status | ||
| C_RRUnlockState | Rear Right Door Unlock Status | ||
| C_SMKRKECMD | SMK FOB RKE Command | ||
| C_VehicleSpeed | Vehicle speed from power train CAN | ||
| Internal | b_BAState | Burglar Alarm State Information | |
| b_PState | |||
| b_Relock | Lock command by Burglar Alarm | ||
| b_RKELock | RKE Lock Command | ||
| b_RKEUnlock | RKE Unlock Command | ||
| m_RKETwoTurnSet | RKE Two Turn Unlock Set | ||
| Internal | b_AutoLockState | Auto Door Lock Active Marker | |
| b_CRASHSts | Crash unlock State | ||
| b_CtrLockREQ | Locking actuation in progress | ||
| b_CtrUnlockREQ | Central Door Unlock Request | ||
| b_KeyLockREQ | Lock Request by Mechanical Key | ||
| b_KeyUnlockREQ | Unlock Request by Mechanical Key | ||
| b_RKELockREQ | Lock Request by RKE | ||
| b_RKEUnlockREQ | Unlock Request by RKE | ||
| b_SMKLockREQ | Lock Request by SMK | ||
| b_SMKUnlockREQ | Unlock Request by SMK | ||
| b_TwoTurnMarker | Two Turn unlock Status | ||
| LockOutTime | Locking activation time | ||
| OffDelayTime | After Locking/unlocking activation time | ||
| TwoTurnTimer | Two Turn unlock timer | ||
| TwoTurnTime | Two Turn unlock time | ||
| UnlockOutTime | Unlocking activation time | ||
| b_DeadLockMarker | Dead Lock Status | ||
| b_TUnlockREQ | Unlock Request by Two Turn | ||
| Output | Internal | C_DEADLock | Dead Lock Command |
| Communication | C_DEADUnlock | Dead Unlock Command | |
| C_DoorLockRly | Central Door Lock Output | ||
| C_DoorUnlockRly | Central Door Unlock Output | ||
| C_DRVDRUnlockRly | Driver Door Unlock Output | ||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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