Safety Warning
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
Turn And Hazard Control: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Sportage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CHARACTERISTIC FUNCTION CHART
| Function | Characteristics | Name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware Label | Spec. Designation | ||
| Input | Logic | L_IGN2 | Ignition 2 Input |
| L_HazardSW | Hazard Switch | ||
| L_TurnSigLHSW | Turn Left Signal Switch | ||
| L_TurnSigRHSW | Turn Right Signal Switch | ||
| Analog | A_IGN1 | Ignition 1 Input | |
| CAN Communication | C_TwoStepUnlockOption | SMK RKE Two steps Unlock Mode Setting | |
| C_ALT_L | Engine is running | ||
| C_ES_STAT | ESS system status | ||
| C_VehicleSpeed | Vehicle speed from Power Train High CAN | ||
| Internal | b_AlarmFlasher | Alarm Flasher Request | |
| b_ArmFlasher | ARM Flasher Request | ||
| b_DisarmFlasher | DISARM Flasher Request | ||
| b_PanicFlasher | Panic Flasher Request | ||
| b_TGateFlasher | Tailgate Flasher Request | ||
| b_RKETwoTurnSetFlasher | BCM Two steps Unlock Mode Setting | ||
| Output | Logic | O_TurnSigFLH | Flasher FLeft Lamp Output |
| O_TurnSigRLH | Flasher RLeft Lamp Output | ||
| O_TurnSigFRH | Flasher FRight Lamp Output | ||
| O_TurnSigRRH | Flasher RRight Lamp Output | ||
| V_HazardIllINDPwr | Hazard IND Power Output | ||
| O_HazardIllIND | Hazard IND Output | ||
| 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 | ||
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:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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