Kia Soul EV Owner's Manual Quiz
Body Electrical System

Hands-Free Switch Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body Electrical System
General Information — 17Maintenance — 17Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 24Restraints — 48Brake System — 37Body (Interior and Exterior) — 207Body Electrical System — 203Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 80Electric Vehicle Battery System — 115
13steps
~78min
3/5difficulty
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Inspection

  1. Check the resistance between the terminals at each switch position. [Voice + Bluetooth]
    [Voice + Bluetooth]
    Switch Connector Terminal Resistance
    (±5%)    		 Output Voltage
    (± 0.22)
    Voice 2-4 10.71 kΩ 3.5 V ± 0.22
    Release 2-4 18.91 kΩ 4.0 V ± 0.22
    Call 2-4 40.91 kΩ 4.5 V ± 0.22

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the driver airbag module. (Refer to Group RT)
  3. Remove the steering wheel. (Refer to Group ST - "Steering Column and Shaft")
  4. Loosen the mounting screws on the steering wheel rear cover.
  5. Separate the upper steering wheel remote control switch (A) from the steering wheel. [LH]
    [RH]
  6. Remove the upper steering wheel control switch (B) by disconnecting the connector (A). [LH]
    [RH]
  7. Separate the lower steering wheel control switch (A) by loosening the mounting screws. [LH]
  8. Remove the lower steering wheel control switch (B) by disconnecting the connector (A). [LH]

Installation

  1. Install the steering wheel remote control switch.
  2. Install the steering wheel.
  3. Connect the steering wheel remote control switch connector and the airbag connectors.
    Make sure the switch connector is connected correctly.
  4. Install the driver airbag module.
  5. Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

Test yourself

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