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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2015SOUL EV BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISQUICK LOOKUPSDTC INDEXAIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DTCS
2015 Kia Soul EV Base
Air Conditioning System DTCS
2015 Kia Soul EV BaseSECTION Air Conditioning System DTCS
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION
| DTC | Description |
|---|---|
| DTC B1206 | Direction Potentiometer Open (Low)-Passenger |
| DTC B1207 | Direction Potentiometer Short (High)-Passenger |
| DTC B1208 | Intake Potentiometer Open (Low) |
| DTC B1209 | Intake Potentiometer Short (High) |
| DTC B1233 | In-Car Temperature Sensor Short (Low) |
| DTC B1234 | In-Car Temperature Sensor Open (High) |
| DTC B1237 | Ambient Temperature Sensor Short (Low) |
| DTC B1238 | Ambient Temperature Sensor Open (High) |
| DTC B1241 | Evaporator Sensor Short (Low) |
| DTC B1242 | Evaporator Sensor Open (High) |
| DTC B1245 | Air Mix Potentiometer Open (Low)-Driver |
| DTC B1246 | Air Mix Potentiometer Short (High)-Driver |
| DTC B1249 | Direction Potentiometer Open (Low)-Driver |
| DTC B1250 | Direction Potentiometer Short (High)-Driver |
| DTC B1281 | Humidity Sensor Short (Low) - AUTO Defog |
| DTC B1282 | Humidity Sensor Open (High) - AUTO Defog |
| DTC B1283 | Direction Potentiometer Open (Low) - AUTO Defog |
| DTC B1284 | Direction Potentiometer Short (High) - Auto Defog |
| DTC B1285 | Direction Control Motor-AUTO Defog |
| DTC B1286 | Duct sensor short (Low) - Vent |
| DTC B1287 | Duct sensor open (High) - Vent |
| DTC B1288 | Duct sensor short (Low) - Floor |
| DTC B1289 | Duct sensor open (High) - Floor |
| DTC B1603 | CAN Bus OFF |
| DTC B160B | Lost Communication with E-Comp |
| DTC B160C | Lost Communication with PTC |
| DTC B1686 | Vehicle Speed Sensor Fault? CAN Signal |
| DTC B1688 | Cluster Ionizer Fault |
| DTC B1804 | HVAC Blower Motor |
| DTC B1807 | E-Comp Fault (Abnormal - not receiving) |
| DTC B1815 | PTC Heater - CAN Signal Fault (Time Out) |
| DTC B1818 | PTC Heater Interlock Fault |
| DTC B1819 | APT Sensor Open (Low) |
| DTC B1820 | APT Sensor Short (High) |
| DTC B1821 | Ecomp Wait Low Voltage |
| DTC B1822 | Ecomp Wait High Voltage |
| DTC B1823 | Ecomp Wait Over Heat Protection |
| DTC B1824 | Ecomp Wait Over Current Protection |
| DTC B1825 | Ecomp Wait Low Temp Protection |
| DTC B1826 | Ecomp Sleep Missed Restart |
| DTC B1827 | Ecomp Sleep Current Sensor Error |
| DTC B182B | Ecomp Fault Short Circuit |
| DTC B182E | PTC Heater Low Voltage Low Fault |
| DTC B182F | PTC Heater Low Voltage High Fault |
| DTC B1830 | PTC Heater High Voltage Low Fault |
| DTC B1831 | PTC Heater High Voltage High Fault |
| DTC B1832 | PTC Heater Over Current Fault |
| DTC B1833 | PTC Heater Thermal Shutdown Fault |
| DTC B1834 | PTC Heater PCB Thermal Shutdown Fault |
| DTC B1835 | PTC Heater Failure of High Voltage Sensor |
| DTC B1836 | PTC Heater Failure of Low Voltage Sensor |
| DTC B1837 | PTC Heater Failure of Current Sensor |
| DTC B1838 | PTC Heater Open/Short of PCB Temperature Sensor |
| DTC B1839 | PTC Heater Open/Short of Core Temperature Sensor |
| DTC B184A | Refrigerant Temp Sensor #1 Open |
| DTC B184B | Refrigerant Temp Sensor #1 Short |
| DTC B184C | Refrigerant Temp sensor #2 Open |
| DTC B184D | Refrigerant Temp sensor #2 Short |
| DTC B1850 | 3-Way Valve #1 Open |
| DTC B1851 | 3-Way Valve #1 Short |
| DTC B1852 | 3-Way Valve #2 Open |
| DTC B1853 | 3-Way Valve #2 Short |
| DTC B1856 | Refrigerant 2-Way Valve #1 Open |
| DTC B1857 | Refrigerant 2-Way Valve #1 Short |
| DTC B1858 | Refrigerant 2-Way Valve #2 Open |
| DTC B1859 | Refrigerant 2-Way Valve #2 Short |
| DTC B185A | Coolant Valve OPEN |
| DTC B185B | Coolant Valve SHORT or LOCK |
| DTC B2209 | CAN Time-out VCU |
| DTC B2210 | CAN Time-out MCU |
| DTC B2211 | CAN Time-out BMS |
| DTC B2406 | Air Mix Motor-Driver |
| DTC B2408 | Intake Motor |
| DTC B2409 | Direction Control Motor-Driver |
| DTC B2416 | Direction Control Motor-Passenger |
| DTC B2470 | E-comp Interlock Fault |
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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.