Kia Soul EV Owner's Manual Quiz
Body Electrical System

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
18steps
~108min
4/5difficulty
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Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the steering wheel. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Wheel")
  3. Remove the upper and lower steering column covers. (Refer to Body - "Steering Column Cover Panel")
  4. Remove the clock spring. (Refer to Restraint System - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring")
  5. Disconnect the light switch connector (A) and the wiper switch connector (B).
  6. Remove the wiper switch (A) by pressing the stopper pin (B).
    When removing only the wiper and washer switch, unlock the wiper switch lock without removing the steering wheel.
  7. Loosen the screws on the multifunction switch assembly (A).

Installation

  1. Install the multifunction switch.
  2. Install the clock spring.
  3. Install the upper and lower steering column covers.
  4. Install the steering wheel.
  5. Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.
    Make sure the multifunction switch connectors are connected correctly.

Inspection

Light Switch Inspection
  1. With the combination switch in each position, check for continuity between the following terminals. If continuity is not as specified, replace the combination switch.
    Light Switch (Automatic Lighting)
    Light Switch
    Dimmer and Passing Switch
    Turn Signal Switch
    Front Fog Lamp
  2. With the combination switch in each position, check for continuity between the following terminals. If continuity is not as specified, replace the combination switch.
    Wiper Switch
    Washer Switch
    Rear Wiper Switch
    Rear washer switch
Wiper and Washer Switch Inspection

Inspection (with GDS)

  1. Check the IPM input/output specification of the combination switch using GDS. If the specification is not normal, replace the lamp or wiper switch.
  2. If diagnosis of the multifunction switch is required, select the model and "IPM".
  3. Select "Current Data" to check the input/output conditions of the combination switch.
  4. To check the multifunction switch outputs, select "Activation Test".

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