Why is my check engine light on in my 2015 Kia Soul?
A failed oxygen sensor is the most common cause for a check engine light to come on in the 2015 Kia Soul. If left untreated, damage can be caused to the catalytic converter and spark plugs.
How do you reset the check engine light on a 2015 Kia Soul?
How Do You Reset Your Check Engine Light?
- Turn off your ignition.
- Don some safety glasses and gloves.
- Locate the negative terminal.
- Loosen the negative terminal’s nut with a wrench, then pull the connector from the battery, keeping it to the side for 30 to 60 seconds.
- Reconnect the cable and tighten with your wrench.
What does check engine light mean on Kia Soul?
The light doesn’t actually mean “CHECK YOUR ENGINE”, but more like, “Have it Checked”. For some issues, after the code is cleared, if the problem still exists, the system will store a code in “PENDING” status, waiting for several cycles to go past to confirm it is still actually an issue. These can also be checked.
Is there a warranty on a Kia Soul?
Got a letter from Kia today telling me to go to a dealer to update the ECU software. It is to alert the driver at an early stage of bearing wear before the engine goes bang. They will extend the warranty on the engine short block to 10 ears or 120,000 miles. This is for 2014 – 2016 Souls with…
Is there a limp mode on Kia Soul?
The Souls originally have a knock sensor to retard timing etc.. but no limp mode built into the software for if the ECM senses excessive knock due to detonation or a rod knock.
What does it mean when your check engine light flashes?
Now, lastly, if your CEL is FLASHING, this means you have a misfire. Older models, with OBDI, would show you the code on the dash by flashing the CEL light in a pattern… but I digress.
The light doesn’t actually mean “CHECK YOUR ENGINE”, but more like, “Have it Checked”. For some issues, after the code is cleared, if the problem still exists, the system will store a code in “PENDING” status, waiting for several cycles to go past to confirm it is still actually an issue. These can also be checked.
How can I reset the Check Engine light on my Kia?
Write down all the codes that are Present or Current. Fix all problems that trigger these fault codes. Go back to the menu and select Fault Fault Codes. This will reset the check engine light on you, Kia. Can’t reset the check engine light? First, you need to fix all the underlying problems that triggered the fault codes.
Got a letter from Kia today telling me to go to a dealer to update the ECU software. It is to alert the driver at an early stage of bearing wear before the engine goes bang. They will extend the warranty on the engine short block to 10 ears or 120,000 miles. This is for 2014 – 2016 Souls with…
The Souls originally have a knock sensor to retard timing etc.. but no limp mode built into the software for if the ECM senses excessive knock due to detonation or a rod knock.