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2013 Kia Soul !FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Defogger Control
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.
- Defogger switch is self Return type. Therefore, when the switch is pressed, Defogger output is on. and user press the Switch again, the Defogger output is off.
- There is no occurrence of an accident at low voltage, meaning that the Defoggers are not to be operated immediately of low voltage detection.
- It is protected the battery from discharge.
- State Description
STATE DESCRIPTION CHART
| State | Description |
|---|---|
| Initial Condition | IGN1 = On &ALT L = On & (Defogger Relay&Front Deicer Relay) = Off & Bat > Low Battery |
| Event | Defogger switch= Off → On |
| Action | Defogger Relay = On Front Deicer Relay = On |
STATE DESCRIPTION CHART
| State | Description |
|---|---|
| Initial Condition | IGN1 = On&ALT L = On & (Defogger Relay or Front Deicer Relay) = On |
| Event | Bat < LowBattery or IGN1 = Off or Alt L = Off or Defogger switch = Off → On or From the Defogger output On, when pass "DefoggerTime" |
| Action | Defogger Relay = Off Front Deicer Relay=Off |
T1: Defogger time (20 min ± 1 min)
VALUE SPECIFICATION CHART
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Defogger Time | 20 min ± 1 min |
| Low Battery | 9 Voltage |
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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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