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The Kia Soul is a subcompact crossover manufactured by Kia Motors. The production model was first unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. Within the brand's vehicle lineup, it is positioned between the Cee'd and the Sportage. This article provides detailed fuse box diagrams and relay assignments for the first-generation Kia Soul (AM series) covering model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.
Below you will find fuse box locations, photos, and circuit diagrams. Fuses for the "Cigarette Lighter" and "Fuel Pump" are highlighted in bold text.
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Component locations.
Main Fuse Box
This unit is available in several configurations.
Type 1
General overview.
| Diagram | ||
|---|---|---|
|
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| Fuse / Relay | Circuit Protected / Component | A |
| B + 1 | Instrument panel (I/P) junction box (Power window relay; fuses: P/WDW LH 25A, P/WDW RH 25A, PDM 2 10A, HAZARD 15A) | 50 |
| INVERTER | Electric oil pump inverter | 50 |
| ALT | Alternator (fuses: ABS 2 40A, ABS 1 40A, RR HTD 40A, BLOWER1 40A, MDPS 80A, A/CON 10A) | 125 |
| ABS 1 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) module | 40 |
| ABS 2 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) module | 40 |
| RR HTD | Instrument panel (I/P) junction box (Rear defogger relay) | 40 |
| BLOWER 1 | Blower motor relay | 40 |
| MDPS 1 | Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS) control module | 80 |
| IG 2 | Ignition switch, PDM relay box (IG 1 relay), Starter relay | 40 |
| IG 1 | Ignition switch, PDM relay box (IG 2 relay) | 40 |
| ECU 1 | Engine control relay | 30 |
| H / LP | Headlamp relay | 20 |
| C / FAN | A/C condenser fan relay | 30 |
| B + 2 | Instrument panel (I/P) junction box (Taillamp relay; fuses: TAIL LP LH 10A, TAIL LP RH 10A, SUNROOF 20A, AMP 25A, DR LOCK 20A, STOP LP 15A, T/GATE OPEN 15A, FOG LP FRT 15A; Power connector: ROOM LP 10A, MODULE 15A) | 50 |
| F / PUMP | Kia Soul fuel pump fuse | 15 |
| PDM | Power Distribution Module (PDM), Smart Key control module | 25 |
| SEAT HEATER | Heated front seats (driver and passenger) | 20 |
| ECU 2 | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) / Engine Control Module (ECM) | 15 |
| TCU | Transmission Control Module (TCM) / Powertrain Control Module (PCM) | 20 |
| H / LP HI | Headlamp high beam relay | 20 |
| HORN | Horn relay | 10 |
| DEDICATE DRL | Body Control Module (BCM) - Daytime Running Lights | 10 |
| BLOWER 2 | Automatic climate control module | 10 |
| SENSOR 1 | Camshaft position sensors #1/#2, oil control valves #1/#2, EVAP canister purge control valve, A/C compressor relay, immobilizer module | 10 |
| SENSOR 2 | Cooling fan High/Low relay, Fuel injectors #1–#4 | 10 |
| IGN COIL | Ignition coils #1–#4, ignition capacitor | 15 |
| ECU 3 | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) / Engine Control Module (ECM) | 20 |
| SENSOR 3 | Oxygen sensors (Upstream/Downstream), fuel pump relay, EVAP purge control solenoid, variable induction solenoid | 15 |
| H / LP LH | Left headlamp (low beam) | 10 |
| H / LP RH | Right headlamp (low beam) | 10 |
| HTD STRG | Heated steering wheel module | 15 |
| WIPER | Wiper module, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) | 10 |
| B / UP LP (AP) | Electrochromic mirror, left/right rear combination lamps, instrument cluster, AVN head unit, audio system | 10 |
| MDPS2 | Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS) control module | 10 |
| A / CON | A/C compressor relay | 10 |
Type 2
General overview.
| Diagram | ||
|---|---|---|
|
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| Fuse / Relay | Description | A |
| BATT 2 | Instrument panel (I/P) junction box (Taillamp relay; fuses: TAIL LH 10A, TAIL RH 10A, S/ROOF 20A, AMP 25A, DR LOCK 20A, STOP 15A, T/GATE 15A, F/FOG 15A, R/FOG 10A; Power connectors: ROOM 10A, AUDIO 15A) | 50 |
| BATT 1 | Instrument panel (I/P) junction box (Power window relay; fuses: P/WDW LH 25A, P/WDW RH 25A, FOLD'G 10A, HAZARD 15A) | 50 |
| C / FAN | Cooling fan relay (High), cooling fan relay (Low) | 30 |
| MAIN | Alternator (fuses: ABS 2 40A, ABS 1 40A, RR HTD 40A, BLW 40A, MDPS 80A, A/CON 10A, DSL 150A) | 150 |
| ABS 2 | ABS / ESC control module | 40 |
| ABS 1 | ABS / ESC control module | 40 |
| RRHTD | Instrument panel (I/P) junction box (Rear window defogger relay) | 40 |
| BLW | Blower motor relay | 40 |
| MDPS | Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS) control module | 80 |
| DSL | Diesel relay and fuse box (GLOW 80A, PTC 1 50A, PTC 2 50A, PTC 3 50A) | 150 |
| IGN 2 | Ignition switch, starter relay | 40 |
| ECU A | Main relay, ECU B fuse (10A) | 30 |
| F / PUMP | G4FC (1.6L Gasoline): Fuel pump relay | 20 |
| F / FILTER HTR | D4FB (1.6L Diesel): Fuel filter heater relay | 30 |
| IGN 1 | Ignition switch | 40 |
| H / LP HI | Headlamp high beam relay | 20 |
| H / LP LO | Headlamp low beam relay | 20 |
| HORN | Horn relay | 10 |
| HORN | Horn relay | 10 |
| H / LP LO RH | Right headlamp (low beam) | 10 |
| H / LP LO LH | Left headlamp (low beam), instrument cluster (low beam indicator) | 10 |
| ECU B |
|
10 |
| ECU 3 | D4FB: Fuel pressure control valve | 10 |
| ECU 2 | D4FB: Stop lamp switch | 10 |
| ECU 1 |
|
20 |
| INJECTOR |
|
15 |
| SENSOR |
|
10 |
| A / CON | A/C compressor relay | 10 |
| DRL OFF | BCM | 10 |
| R1 | Front wiper relay | |
| R2 | Blower motor relay | |
| R3 | Fuel filter heater relay | |
| R4 | Main relay | |
| R5 | Horn relay | |
| R6 | A/C compressor relay | |
| R7 | Starter relay | |
| R8 | Headlamp low beam relay | |
| R9 | Headlamp high beam relay | |
| R10 | Cooling fan relay (Low) | |
| R11 | Cooling fan relay (High) | |
Auxiliary Fuse & Relay Box
Found on diesel Kia Soul models. This box houses the fuses and relays for the glow plugs and auxiliary PTC heating system.
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box
Located on the driver's side end of the dashboard behind the protective trim panel.
Overview of the first-generation Kia Soul interior fuse box panel.
| Diagram | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Fuse / Relay | Circuit Protected / Component | A |
| P / WDW LH | Driver's master power window switch, rear left power window switch | 25 |
| P / WDW RH | Driver's master power window switch, front passenger power window switch, rear right power window switch | 25 |
| PDM 2 | Engine start/stop button switch, Power Distribution Module (PDM), smart key fob holder | 10 |
| FOLD'G | Data Link Connector (DLC), power folding exterior mirror switch | 10 |
| HAZARD | Hazard flasher relay, turn signal switch, hazard switch | 15 |
| TAIL LH | License plate lamps, rear left combination lamp, left headlamp (parking light) | 10 |
| TAIL RH | Rear right combination lamp, right headlamp (parking light), interior switch backlighting | 10 |
| IG 2 | Body Control Module (BCM), headlamp leveling switch, headlamp leveling actuators, sunroof control unit | 10 |
| RR WIPER | Instrument panel junction box (rear wiper relay), multifunction wiper switch, rear wiper motor | 15 |
| F / WPR | Front wiper motor, multifunction wiper switch, engine compartment fuse/relay box (relay 10) | 25 |
| AMP |
|
25 |
| S / ROOF | Sunroof control module | 20 |
| F / FOG | Front fog lamp relay | 15 |
| T / GATE | Tailgate/trunk release relay, Data Link Connector (DLC) | 15 |
| R / FOG | Rear fog lamp relay | 10 |
| A / CON | Automatic A/C control module, engine compartment fuse/relay box (relays 1, 5, 6), diesel relay/fuse box (PTC 2 & 3 relays) | 10 |
| H / LP | Power Distribution Module (PDM) - Low beam relay | 10 |
| ACC | PDM, audio unit, amplifier, ISG DC-DC converter, mood lighting module, Body Control Module (BCM), Smart Key control module, power mirror switch | 10 |
| ACC SOCKET | Front power socket, KIA Soul cigarette lighter fuse | 15 |
| HTD MIRR | Heated exterior mirrors (driver/passenger), A/C control module, ECM/PCM | - |
| DR LOCK | Door lock/unlock relays, deadbolt/double-lock relay | - |
| STOP | Stop lamp switch, stop lamp relay, engine compartment fuse/relay box (relay 8), Data Link Connector (DLC) | 15 |
| TCU | Vehicle speed sensor (MT), transaxle range switch (AT), shift lever position indicator | 10 |
| ABS | ESC OFF switch, steering angle sensor, ABS/ESC control module, Data Link Connector (DLC) | 10 |
| IG 1 | Engine compartment fuse/relay box (relays 8, 9), stop lamp switch, oil pump inverter, parking assist system (PAS), heated seat switches/heaters, ISG DC-DC converter, seat belt reminder (SBR) module/indicator, electrochromic mirror, reverse parking buzzer, ISG OFF switch, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) module | 10 |
| RR P / OUTLET | Rear power outlet, cigarette lighter | 15 |
| A / BAG | Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control module, passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator | 15 |
| IGN COIL | G4FC / G4FD: Ignition coils #1–#4, ignition capacitor | 15 |
| T / SIG | Hazard switch, multifunction turn signal switch | 10 |
| CLUSTER | Body Control Module (BCM), A/C control module, PDM, Smart Key module, instrument cluster | 10 |
| ECU | ECM/PCM, Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, engine compartment fuse/relay box (relay 2), fuel filter water sensor | 10 |
| START | PDM, transaxle range switch, ignition switch, ECM/PCM | 10 |
| B / UP LP | Backup light switch / inhibitor switch | 10 |
| A / BAG IND | Instrument cluster (airbag indicator light) | 10 |
| AUDIO | Keyless entry receiver; with ISG: ISG DC-DC converter (audio); without ISG: Audio head unit | 15 |
| ROOM | BCM, ignition key reminder switch, door switches, instrument cluster, TPMS module, A/C control module, vanity mirror lamps, overhead console lamp, map light, power mirror switch, luggage compartment lamp | 10 |
Behind the passenger compartment fuse panel, an additional Power Distribution Module (PDM) relay block is mounted beneath the dashboard. This relay block controls the engine start/stop button and its backlighting.