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#4864 of 4968 Re: wont start. [jrolf] by kiawah Jul 29, 2009 (4:54 am)
Replying to: jrolf (Jul 28, 2009 5:54 pm) Personally, I wouldn't be replacing things until you isolate and/or prove that is the failing component. That could get very expensive and labor intensive, as there are usually always a number of parts that a problem 'could' be. If you suspect ignition switch and want to prove or disprove, then you need to hang a wire with a voltmeter probe on the ignition switch output. You can watch the voltage as you work the switch. If that works okay, then you move downstream. You may very well then have a relay in the circuit, which allows higher current flows. A set of electrical schematics for your vehicle are important to troubleshoot. This circuit would also most likely be fused, either before or after the ignition switch.
#4865 of 4968 Kia Soul - Automatic Door Locks? by jonathann Jul 29, 2009 (9:04 am)
We just purchased a Kia Soul Exclaim (called 4u in Canada). We are very happy with the vehicle and wondered if the Soul comes with door locks that automatically lock at 10 mph? My wife has a Hyundai Santa Fe that has this feature but it was not activated at delivery. The dealer knew nothing about it. I found out about the feature on the Edmunds Santa Fe discussion and we had the dealer activate the feature. I thought maybe the Soul also has this feature available, but the dealer is unaware of it. I even had this feature on my 2000 Dodge Caravan. Does anyone know if the Kia Soul has it? Replies to this message: kiawah (Jul 29, 2009 1:37 pm) jonathann (Jul 29, 2009 6:10 pm) bolivar (Jul 30, 2009 12:41 am) colin_l (Jul 30, 2009 5:44 am) jonathann (Jul 30, 2009 2:52 pm) and 6 more... jonathann (Jul 30, 2009 2:40 pm)
#4866 of 4968 IGNITION MODULE SENSOR TESTER by isabella Jul 18, 2009 (8:43 am)
Looking at buying this tester that says it works on non-DIS systems. Anybody know what this term means? Thanks Replies to this message: colin_l (Jul 29, 2009 11:07 am)
#4867 of 4968 Re: IGNITION MODULE SENSOR TESTER [isabella] by colin_l Jul 29, 2009 (11:07 am)
Replying to: isabella (Jul 18, 2009 8:43 am) DIS is Distributorless Ignition System. Modern cars have been this way a long time, they use ignition coils are fired by the ECU. I'm mildly confused by the 'non'-DIS though. I guess that means it works only if you have a distributor? Two negatives make a positive, right?
#4868 of 4968 Re: Kia Soul - Automatic Door Locks? [jonathann] by kiawah Jul 29, 2009 (1:37 pm)
Replying to: jonathann (Jul 29, 2009 9:04 am) Don't know the answer, but you have a better chance of getting an answer over in one of the Kia forums. Replies to this message: jonathann (Jul 29, 2009 6:10 pm)
#4869 of 4968 Re: Kia Soul - Automatic Door Locks? [kiawah] by jonathann Jul 29, 2009 (6:10 pm)
Replying to: kiawah (Jul 29, 2009 1:37 pm) Kiawah: Thank you. You would think so, but I posted 10 days ago on the Kia Soul forum and no action. The Soul is so new that there are not too many owners out there. I thought maybe the technically inclined would have some information. Regards, Jonathan N.
#4870 of 4968 Re: Kia Soul - Automatic Door Locks? [jonathann] by bolivar Jul 30, 2009 (12:41 am)
Replying to: jonathann (Jul 29, 2009 9:04 am) Read your owner's manual? Replies to this message: colin_l (Jul 30, 2009 5:44 am) jonathann (Jul 30, 2009 2:52 pm) kiawah (Jul 30, 2009 3:55 pm) and 3 more... colin_l (Jul 31, 2009 5:31 am) and 1 more... jonathann (Jul 30, 2009 2:40 pm)
#4871 of 4968 Re: Kia Soul - Automatic Door Locks? [bolivar] by colin_l Jul 30, 2009 (5:44 am)
Replying to: bolivar (Jul 30, 2009 12:41 am) Security system options probably will not be covered in the owner's manual. You'll just have to ask the dealer, or drop an email to Kia themselves, or ask another owner who already knows (which is what is being tried now ). For example, some cars may support a proximity sensor or trunk pins. Original equipment alarm systems generally are made by large security-specific companies like DEI and not built by the car manufacturers themselves. Replies to this message: jonathann (Jul 30, 2009 2:52 pm) kiawah (Jul 30, 2009 3:55 pm) jonathann (Jul 31, 2009 7:14 am) and 2 more... colin_l (Jul 31, 2009 5:31 am) jonathann (Jul 31, 2009 7:18 am)
#4872 of 4968 Re: Kia Soul - Automatic Door Locks? [bolivar] by jonathann Jul 30, 2009 (2:40 pm)
Replying to: bolivar (Jul 30, 2009 12:41 am) bolivar: I have read the owner's manual and it does not mention the ability to have the doors lock automatically at a preset speed. However, neither did the Hyundai Santa Fe manual mention this feature and it was introduce on the 2007 model that we purchased. I found out the feature on the Edmunds Santa Fe forum. The default setting from the factory is off. The dealer is supposed to ask if you want it activated but the Hyundai dealer was not even aware of the feature. I was hoping to get information from the Soul forum but it is not very active. The Soul is a new model and there are not many owners out there.
#4873 of 4968 Re: Kia Soul - Automatic Door Locks? [colin_l] by jonathann Jul 30, 2009 (2:52 pm)
Replying to: colin_l (Jul 30, 2009 5:44 am) colin_l: Thanks for the suggestions. I am not sure I see this as part of the security system, but rather part of the keyless entry system. As I mentioned, even my 2000 Dodge Caravan had the locks automatically engage at 10 mph. I think this is a fairly common feature for keyless entry lock systems. For some reason Hyundai (and I am hoping Kia) sets the default off at the factory and the dealer is supposed to ask if you want the feature activated at no charge on delivery. Good theory but the dealers seem to gloss over the predelivery inspection and do not seem knowledgeable about the vehicle features. I will take your advice and go to the manufacturer instead. Hopefully they will be able to provide an answer. Thanks again. Regards, Jonathan N. Replies to this message: kiawah (Jul 30, 2009 3:55 pm) jonathann (Jul 31, 2009 7:14 am) kiawah (Jul 31, 2009 7:26 am) and 1 more... colin_l (Jul 31, 2009 5:31 am) jonathann (Jul 31, 2009 7:18 am)