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P0000 is a rare OBD2 fault code that can affect the Kia Soul. While there are over 10,000 DTC “P” codes, this is the only one reserved for “no fault detected” in your car’s ECU (engine control unit) memory. It tells the scanner accessing the ECU that no codes are …

Dash lights flickering and failure to start is a very common issue that can happen to the Kia Soul. While your first impulse may be to think that there is something wrong with your car’s starter (and it is possible), it’s usually caused by an issue with the battery or …

P0152 is a common OBDII code that occurs in many vehicles, including the Kia Soul. It indicates that the bank 2 sensor 1 O2 sensor is reporting a voltage level that is higher than its normal operating range. P0152 Definition: O2 Sensor – High Voltage – B2S1 O2 Sensor Oxygen sensors …

P0725 is a common OBD2 code that can occur in the Kia Soul. It indicates an issue with the engine speed sensor input circuit (which measures the engine speed at the input shaft and helps the PCM determine when and how hard to shift the transmission). It’s a generic code, …

P0523 is a standard OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Kia Soul. In layman’s terms, it indicates the signal from the oil pressure sensor is higher than its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0523 is generic (it has the same definition for all vehicles), repair steps …

P1326 is a very common code to find in the Kia Soul. It indicates that the Knock Sensor Detection System has detected excess engine vibration. An actual engine knock most commonly causes it, but a bad knock sensor or wiring problems are also common causes. Repairing P1326 should be considered …

P2271 is a generic DTC trouble code that can affect the Kia Soul. It indicates that the oxygen sensor located on bank 1 in the second position is continuously sending voltage with a value that is too rich. There are oxygen sensors on both sides of the catalytic converter. The …

P2279 is a generic OBD-II code. It indicates there is a vacuum leak coming from your Kia Soul’s air intake system. While P2279 is a generic code (it has the same definition for the Soul as it would any other vehicle made after 1996), repair steps will vary based on …

P0116 indicates that your Kia Soul’s engine coolant temperature sensor is sending a signal to the PCM (powertrain control module) that is outside of its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). While P0116 is a generic OBD2 code (it has the same definition for any car or truck), it …

P0036 is a very common O2 sensor-related trouble code. It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Kia Soul as any other vehicle. This code is almost always caused by a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue and is almost always symptom-free. P0036 should NOT be …