Why does my Kia Soul not have air conditioning?
The outdoor temperature is often over 100 degrees, so it should be blowing warm/hot air until I turn the a/c on. It seems as if the air conditioning compressor may be engaging on its own, however the air is cool, rather than cold. I think I will have the Kia dealer check it out this week.
What should the vent setting be on a Kia Soul?
The vent is always left on the number 2 setting when the vehicle is shut off. The outdoor temperature is often over 100 degrees, so it should be blowing warm/hot air until I turn the a/c on.
What does a TSB mean on a Kia Soul?
TSB is a Technical Service Bulletin. It’s a document which is circulated between manufacturer and dealer (and sometimes customers) which describes a problem and the company-sanctioned fix for that problem. By following the information on the TSB, your dealer fixes the problem — and gets paid for it.
Why is my Kia Soul not blowing cold air?
One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Kia Soul isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. The only thing that the air conditioning system has in common with the heater is that they both use the climate controls and the blower motor.
When did I hear an engine noise in my Kia?
In March 2016, while driving on the highway, Wallis claims he heard an unusual engine noise upon acceleration and brought his car into a Kia service department.
Why was there a class action against Kia?
Plaintiffs in the Kia engine failure class action lawsuit claimed several Hyundai and Kia vehicles were equipped with a defective Theta engine. The complaint alleged connecting rod bearings in the vehicles’ gasoline direct-injection (GDI) fuel system “undergo a prolonged failure.”
Is there a problem with the Kia engine?
Even numerous complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), have not prompted Kia to repair the engine oil defect or or to reimburse customers who incurred out-of-pocket expenses to repair the defect. The lawsuit cites at least 19 customer complaints filed with the NHTSA.