Why is my check engine light on 2013 Kia Soul?
If the check engine light in your 2013 Kia Soul starts blinking, that means that the problem needs immediate attention and your Kia should be brought in immediately. This blinking light usually indicates a severe engine misfire allowing unburned fuel to be dumped into the exhaust system.
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.
Why does my Kia Soul not start up?
If your Soul’s engine won’t crank or cranks very slowly, then the most likely culprit is weak or dead 12v battery. Investigating more closely and doing a battery voltage test will clarify whether the starting problem is due to the battery.
What should the voltage of a Kia Soul battery be?
The voltage of the battery on your Kia Soul can be measured precisely with a multimeter. Before the test, the multimeter is set to the voltage range of the battery and connected to its plus and minus poles. Successful testing of the car battery, i.e. checking the voltage, usually results in values of approx. 12 to 13 volts.
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.
If your Soul’s engine won’t crank or cranks very slowly, then the most likely culprit is weak or dead 12v battery. Investigating more closely and doing a battery voltage test will clarify whether the starting problem is due to the battery.
The voltage of the battery on your Kia Soul can be measured precisely with a multimeter. Before the test, the multimeter is set to the voltage range of the battery and connected to its plus and minus poles. Successful testing of the car battery, i.e. checking the voltage, usually results in values of approx. 12 to 13 volts.