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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2015SOUL BASE, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS (2 OF 2) - 1.6LDTC P2196: O2 SENSOR SIGNAL STUCK RICH (BANK 1/SENSOR 1)COMPONENT INSPECTION

2015 Kia Soul Base, Automatic Trans

Component Inspection

2015 Kia Soul Base, Automatic TransSECTION Component Inspection

Visual Check - HO2S (S1)
1. IG "OFF" and disconnect HO2S (S1) connector.
2. Check that HO2S (S1) is contaminated or damaged by foreign materials.
  YES
  - Go to "Check PCV" as follows.
  NO
  - Replace it, and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
Check PCV
1. Connect GDS to Data Link Connector (DLC).
2. IG KEY "ON" & ENG "OFF".
3. Perform "Actuation Test" for PCSV.
  
  Fig 1: Canister Purge Valve Actuation Test Screen
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
4. IG Key "OFF".
5. Disconnect PCSV connector.
6. Measure resistance between power and control terminal of the PCSV. (Component Side)
  Specification: Approx. 2.0kΩ [20°C (68°F)]
  
  Fig 2: Resistance Of PCSV
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
7. Does the PCSV operate properly and is the measured resistance within specification?
  YES
  - Go to "Check injector for normal operation" as follows.
  NO
  - Replace it, and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
Check injector for normal operation
1. Connect GDS to Data Link Connector (DLC).
2. Perform "Actuation Test" for Injector.
  
  Fig 3: Injector Disable - Cylinder 1, 2, 3, 4 Actuation Test Screen
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
3. Check its RPM decrease when doing the injector's actuation test.
4. Is there any cylinder with no change in RPM or only a small change in RPM?
  YES
  - Replace injector, and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
  NO
  - Go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

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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.