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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Kia Soul !FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Exterior Lighting Control: Notes
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CHARACTERISTIC FUNCTION CHART
| Function | Characteristics | Name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware Label | Spec. Designation | ||
| Input | Logic | L_KeyIn | Key In signal |
| L_ACC | Accessory Signal | ||
| L_IGN2 | Ignition 2 Power | ||
| L_AutoLightSW | Head Lamp Auto Switch | ||
| L_HeadLampLowSW | Head Lamp Low Switch | ||
| L_TailSW | Tail Lamp Switch | ||
| L_FrontFogSW | Front Fog Switch | ||
| L_HeadLampHighSW | Head Lamp High Switch | ||
| L_RearFogSW | Rear Fog Switch | ||
| Analog | A_AutoLightSnsr | Auto Light Sensor Analog Input | |
| A_IGN1 | Ignition 1 Power | ||
| CAN Communication | C_FobIn | Fob Key Insert State | |
| C_ALT_L | Engine is running | ||
| C_PassiveAccessLock | SMK Passive access lock for door module | ||
| C_PassiveAccessUnlock | PIC Passive access unlock for door module | ||
| C_SMKRKECMD | SMK FOB Keyless Command | ||
| C_DRVDRSW | Driver Door Switch | ||
| C_ParkBrakeSW | Parking Brake Switch | ||
| C_CANADA_DRLSts | CANADA DRL Option | ||
| C_HLampLOW_Act | Head Lamp Low Beam Activity | ||
| C_HLampHIGH_Act | Head Lamp High Beam Activity | ||
| C_EXTTail_Act | External Tail Lamp Activity | ||
| C_INTTail_Act | Internal Tail Lamp Activity | ||
| C_FrontFog_Act | Front Fog Lamp Activity | ||
| C_CANADA_DRL_Act | CANADA DRL Activity (High beam 50%) | ||
| Internal | b_RKELock | Lock Request by RKE in non-SMK Variant | |
| b_RKEUnlock | Unlock Request by RKE in non-SMK Variant | ||
| Output | Logic | O_HeadLampLowCTRL | Head Lamp Low Output Status (Active Low) |
| O_RearFogRLY | Rear Fog Control | ||
| O_AVTail | Auto Light output to AV module | ||
| V_AutoLightPwr | Supplying Power to Auto Light Module | ||
| V_AutoLightGND | Supplying Ground to Auto Light Module | ||
| CAN Communication | C_INTTailON | Internal Tail Lamp ON Command | |
| C_EXTTailON | External Tail Lamp ON Command | ||
| C_HeadLampLowON | Head Lamp Low Command | ||
| C_HeadLampHighON | Head Lamp High Command | ||
| C_FrontFogON | Front Fog Command | ||
| C_CANADA_DRLON | CANADA DRL ON Command (high beam 50%) | ||
| C_AV_Tail | AV Tail | ||
| C_D_DRL_ON | Dedicated DRL Command | ||
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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