Repair Procedures: Inspection

2015 Kia Soul +SECTION Inspection
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  1. Check for resistance or output voltage between terminals in each switch position.

    [Audio] 

    Fig 1: Audio Switch Connector Terminals
    G10727856Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Switch Connector terminal Resistance (±5%) Output voltage
    Seek up 2-4 430 Ω 0.4 V ± 0.22
    Seek down 2-4 1.1 kΩ 1.0 V ± 0.22
    Mode 2-4 2.11 kΩ 1.5 V ± 0.22
    Mute 2-4 3.11 kΩ 2.0 V ± 0.22
    Volume up 2-4 4.61 kΩ 2.5 V ± 0.22
    Volume down 2-4 6.81 kΩ 3.0 V ± 0.22

    [Cruise] 

    Fig 2: Cruise Switch Connector Terminals
    G10727857Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Switch Connector terminal Resistance (±5%) Output voltage
    Cancel 2-4 180 Ω 0.8 V ± 0.17
    Set 2-4 330 Ω 1.2 V ± 0.17
    Resume 2-4 550 Ω 1.8 V ± 0.22
    Cruise 2-4 880 Ω 2.3 V ± 0.22
    Speed limit 2-4 2.54 kΩ 3.6 V ± 0.22

    [Voice + Bluetooth] 

    Fig 3: Voice And Bluetooth Switch Connector Terminals
    G10727858Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Switch Connector terminal Resistance (±5%) Output voltage
    Voice 2-4 10.71 kΩ 3.5 V ± 0.22
    Call off 2-4 18.91 kΩ 4.0 V ± 0.22
    Call 2-4 40.91 kΩ 4.5 V ± 0.22

    [Flex steer + Trip + Reset] 

    Fig 4: Trip Switch Connector Terminals
    G10727859Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Switch Connector terminal Resistance (±5%) Output voltage
    Flex steer 2-4 180 Ω 0.8 V ± 0.17
    Trip 2-4 330 Ω 1.2 V ± 0.17
    Reset 2-4 550 Ω 1.8 V ± 0.22
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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.