Why does my Kia Soul stall every time I start it?
It is so ANNOYING a stall every time to get the car started and moving. KIA at least should give the owner a choice to turn it on. Very dissatisfied with this feature 12 people found this helpful. Try jamming a toothpick in the switch so it stays on all the time.
How do you turn off auto start on Kia Soul?
I have a 2020 Soul also, the auto shutoff can be disabled for the duration of your drive by pushing the “A off” button to the left of the steering column. It will then have a yellow light above the switch. You must do this every time you start the car but just the one time.
Which is the worst year for Kia Soul?
The 2015 Kia Soul was the worst-rated year out of the 2010-2018 models, due to the early onset of all of the problems, and the high amount of engine-related complaints – NHTSA issued 144 complaints in the engine category. The abnormally high amount of reports of engine failure make this an unsuitable model to buy for any reason.
Why is the Check Engine light on on my Kia Soul?
The check engine light being on in the Kia Soul is a problem which could be due to either the code issued, the gas tank, or issues with the oxygen sensor in the tank. The problem with this is that the solution is hard to come by, since there are reports of this issue not being pro;perly diagnosed and controlled in time to save the car’s engine.
What causes a Kia Soul to stall out?
If your Kia Soul’s engine timing is off, it’s going to stall out, misfire, and altogether not run properly. Here are some of the more common causes of an engine timing problem:
What causes timing chain jumped in Kia Soul?
Here’s more on timing chain jumped symptoms. Your Kia Soul uses a series of complex sensors to report what is going on to the ECU. The ECU then uses this information to adjust the timing, air fuel mixture, and more. When one of them goes wrong, it can lead to stalling for sure.
Where is the throttle position sensor on a Kia Soul?
Your Kia Soul uses a series of complex sensors to report what is going on to the ECU. The ECU then uses this information to adjust the timing, air fuel mixture, and more. When one of them goes wrong, it can lead to stalling for sure. Throttle Position Sensor – The throttle position sensor is typically located on the gas pedal.
Why did my Kia engine stop while driving?
After lengthy troubleshooting, it was determined that the Grounding Connection from the left shock tower to the NEG terminal on the battery was at fault. Every electrical circuit on the car has to ground to the battery through that one little cable.