2013 Kia Soul Base, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Rear Defogger Timer Control

  1. Rear Defogger Control Data Flow
    Fig 1: Rear Defogger Control Data Flow Diagram
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  2. Rear Defogger Timer
    1. With the Enging Running (charging voltage at Alt 'L' terminal, 12v at IGN1) and the Rear Defogger turned on, the Rear Defogger relay will stay ON for 20min.
    2. If Rear Defogger switch turns ON again while Rear Defogger relay output is ON, turn Rear Defogger relay output OFF.
    3. The Defogger will turn OFF if there is no charging voltage at Alt 'L' or there is not 12v at ING1 even though the Rear Defogger relay output is ON.
    4. If Alt'L' is over 10 Volts Engine is RUNNING (Alt'L' ON) and if Alt'L' is less than 5 Volts ENGINE is STOPPED (Alt'L' OFF). Also, AltL is between 5 and 10 Volts, keep the previous condition.
    5. Rear Defogger relay should not be outputted when turning Alt'L' ON while Rear Defogger switch is pressed.
      Fig 2: Rear Defogger Switch And Relay Blinking Patterns
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      T1: 20 ± 1min

  3. Power Window Timer
    Fig 3: Power Window Timer Data Flow Diagrams
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    1. Turn Power window Relay output ON when turning IGN2 ON.
    2. Turn Power window Relay output OFF after keeping Power window Relay output for 30sec when IGN2 is OFF.
    3. Turn Power window Relay OFF immediately when opening Driver Door Switch or Passenger Door Switch within the condition (2) above.
    4. Turn Power window Relay output OFF when IGN2 is OFF while Driver Door Switch or Passenger Door Switch is open.
      Fig 4: Power Window Relay And Driver/Passenger Door Switch Blinking Pattern
      G08329175Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      T1: 30 ± 3sec

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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.