Safety Warning
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2012 Kia Soul !FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Tailgate Release Control: Notes
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CHARACTERISTIC FUNCTION CHART
| Function | Characteristics | Name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware Label | Spec. Designation | ||
| Input | CAN Communication | C_TGSW | Tailgate closing status |
| C_TG_ReleaseSW | Tailgate Release SW | ||
| C_DRVUnlockState | Driver door unlock state | ||
| C_ASTUnlockState | Assist door unlock state | ||
| C_RLUnlockState | Rear Left door unlock state | ||
| C_RRUnlockState | Rear Right door unlock state | ||
| C_DRVDRSW | Driver door closing state | ||
| C_ASTDRSW | Assist door closing state | ||
| C_RLDRSW | Rear Left door closing state | ||
| C_RRDRSW | Rear Right door closing state | ||
| C_SMKRKECMD | SMK FOB Keyless Command | ||
| C_PassiveAccessUnlock | PIC Passive access unlock for door module | ||
| C_DRVKeyLock | Driver Key Lock signal | ||
| C_SMKRKETrunk | RKE trunk/tailgate command | ||
| C_VehicleSpeed | Vehicle speed from Power Train High CAN | ||
| C_P_TRUNK | Passive command from trunk or tailgate | ||
| Internal | ATWSState | Burglar Alarm State Information (all state indicated) | |
| DISARM, AUTOLOCKTIMER1, AUTOLOCKTIME2 | |||
| PREARM, ARMWAIT, ARM, ARMHOLD | |||
| REARM, ALARM | |||
| b_AutoLockCmd | Auto Lock Command (Event Signal) | ||
| Off: After create On event, automatically turned Off. | |||
| b_RKELock | RKE Lock command: (Non-SMK Variant) | ||
| b_RKETailgate | RKE Tailgate Release command: (Non-SMK Variant) | ||
| b_AllDoorUnlockState | All Door Unlock State | ||
| b_AllDoorOpenState | All Door Open State | ||
| Output | Logic | O_TurnSigFLH | Flasher Lamp Output - Front Left |
| O_TurnSigRLH | Flasher Lamp Output - Rear Left | ||
| O_TurnSigFRH | Flasher Lamp Output - Front Right | ||
| O_TurnSigRRH | Flasher Lamp Output - Rear Right | ||
| Internal | b_TailgateFlasher | Tailgate Flasher Request (Event Signal) | |
| - After create On event, automatically turned Off. | |||
| CAN Communication | C_TSigLHOut | Turn LH Signal Lamp Out Status for indicator in CLU | |
| C_TSigRHOut | Turn RH Signal Lamp Out Status for indicator in CLU | ||
| C_TGReleaseRly | Trunk or Tailgate Release Relay Control 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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