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The Kia Soul is a subcompact crossover manufactured by Kia Motors. The production model was first presented at the Paris Motor Show in the fall of 2008. In Kia's lineup, the vehicle is positioned between the Cee'd and the Sportage. In this article, we take a detailed look at the fuse box diagrams for the second-generation Kia Soul (PS chassis) covering model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.
Below you will find the fuse box locations and layout photographs. Fuses responsible for the “Cigarette Lighter” and “Fuel Pump” are highlighted in bold.
In the engine compartment
Component location.
Main fuse box
Overview.
Example diagram from the fuse box cover.
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| Name | Description | A |
| RR HTD | Rear window defroster relay | 40 |
| ECU 2 | Main relay, main relay coil | 30 |
| ECU 3 | Engine Control Module (ECM) - powered via main relay | 15 |
| IGN COIL | Ignition coils (power supply) | 20 |
| ECU 1 | Engine Control Module (ECM) - powered via main relay | 20 |
| SENSOR 1 | Brake light switch (Normally Closed), Oxygen (O2) sensor, Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV), Oil Control Valve (OCV) | 10 |
| SENSOR 2 | Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor, cooling fan low-speed relay coil | 10 |
| INJECTOR | Fuel injectors (power supply) | 10 |
| B / UP LAMP | Backup light switch / reverse lamps | 10 |
| WIPER | Multi-function steering column switch, Body Control Module (BCM) wiper control | 10 |
| F / PUMP | Kia Soul fuel pump fuse | 15 / 30 |
| HORN | Horn relay, horn relay coil, dual horns | 15 |
| H / LAMP WASHER | Headlight washer relay, headlight washer relay coil, headlight washer pump motor | 20 |
| B + 1 | Smart Junction Box (SJB) feed 1 | 50 |
| B + 2 | Smart Junction Box (SJB) feed 2 | 50 |
| B + 3 | Smart Junction Box (SJB) feed 3 | 50 |
| IG2 | Ignition switch (IG2), Push Button Start relay (IG2), starter relay | 40 |
| MDPS | Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS / EPS) module | 80 |
| ALT | Alternator / Generator | 125 |
| TCU | Transmission Control Module (TCM) | 20 |
| DEICER | Windshield wiper de-icer / cowl heater | 20 |
| ECU 4 | Engine Control Module (ECM - direct battery connection) | 15 |
| ECU 5 | Engine Control Module (ECM - direct battery connection) | 15 |
| A / CON | Air conditioning compressor relay | 10 |
| C / FAN | Radiator cooling fan motor, auxiliary fuel pump / valve | 40 / 60 |
| INVERTER | Electric oil pump inverter | 50 |
| ABS 1 | ABS / ESC module (pump motor) | 40 |
| ABS 2 | ABS / ESC module (solenoid valves) | 30 |
Auxiliary fuse box
Installed on diesel engine models. Contains relays and fuses for the PTC auxiliary heater and glow plugs.
In the passenger compartment
Located on the driver's side instrument panel behind the access cover.
Overview of the interior fuse box (Kia Soul PS).
| Diagram | ||
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| Name | Legend | A |
| POWER OUTLET 2 | Front power outlet | 20 |
| ACC | Power mirror controls, audio amplifier, head unit (UVO / AVN 4.0), Body Control Module (BCM), Telematics Unit (TMU), mood lighting ECU, Smart Key Module (SMK), LDC converter (400 W / 200 W) | 10 |
| POWER OUTLET 1 | Rear power outlet, Kia Soul cigarette lighter fuse | 25 |
| DRL | Body Control Module (BCM - Daytime Running Lights) | 10 |
| MODULE 6 | Power sunroof motor, portable cargo lamp charging dock, driver seat heater extension harness, rear seat heater control (IGN2) | 7.5 |
| WIPER FRT 2 | Front wiper motor (power), front wiper low-speed relay | 25 |
| WIPER RR | Rear wiper motor, multi-function steering column wiper switch, rear wiper relay & coil | 15 |
| AMP | Audio amplifier, LDC converter (400 W) | 30 |
| MODULE 5 | Body Control Module (BCM), Smart Key Module (SMK) | 7.5 |
| WIPER FRT 1 | Multi-function wiper switch, Body Control Module (windshield washer power - Kia Soul washer fuse) | 10 |
| HTD STRG | Heated steering wheel control module | 15 |
| A / CON 1 | HVAC control unit (manual / automatic climate control), cluster ionizer, PTC heater relay coil, blower motor relay coil | 7.5 |
| HTD MIRR | Heated exterior mirrors, electrical load control module, HVAC control unit | 10 |
| T / GATE OPEN | Tailgate release relay & coil (tailgate latch motor) | 15 |
| S / HEATER FRT | Front seat heater control module (heated seats) | 20 |
| DR LOCK | Door lock/unlock relays & coils, double lock / deadbolt relays & coils | 20 |
| A / BAG IND | Instrument cluster (airbag indicator lamp) | 7.5 |
| A / BAG | Airbag Control Unit (ACU), Weight Classification System (WCS) ECU | 15 |
| MODULE 4 | Auto-dimming electrochromic mirror ECU, Headlamp Leveling Device (HLLD) control unit | 10 |
| STOP LAMP | Hazard light switch (ESS indicator power), brake light control module | 15 |
| MODULE 7 | Sport mode switch, automatic transmission shift-lock solenoid, ignition interlock solenoid | 10 |
| S / HEATER RR | Heated rear seat control module | 20 |
| P / WDW RH | Front passenger power window switch, safety window anti-pinch module | 25 |
| P / WDW LH | Driver power window switch, safety window anti-pinch module | 25 |
| MODULE 1 | Body Control Module (BCM), driver seat extension harness | 10 |
| BRAKE SWITCH 1 | Brake light switch (ABS / ESC module) | 10 |
| MODULE 2 | Steering wheel switches, TPMS module, Rear Parking Assist sensors, Smart Parking Assist System (SPAS) ECU, HVAC control unit, Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), brake light switch, water-in-fuel sensor | 10 |
| MODULE 3 | Shift lever module, rear seat heater switch, Data Link Connector (DLC / OBD-II), head unit (AVN 4.0), LDC converter, Telematics Unit (TMU), headlight leveling switch & actuator, engine oil level sensor | 10 |
| ECU | Engine Control Module (ECM), Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, starter relay coil, Smart Key Module (SMK), SMARTRA immobilizer unit | 7.5 |
| IOD 2 | LDC converter, audio head unit (UVO / AVN 4.0), Telematics Unit (TMU) | 15 |
| IOD 3 | Power folding exterior mirror relay & coil | 7.5 |
| CLUSTER | Instrument cluster | 10 |
| TCU | Vehicle speed sensor (manual transmission), reverse light switch, electric oil pump inverter, inhibitor switch, Transmission Control Module (TCM) | 15 |
| IOD 4 | Data Link Connector (OBD-II power supply), TPMS module, instrument cluster, HVAC control unit, Body Control Module (BCM), parking assist chime | 7.5 |
| FOG LAMP RR | Rear fog lamp relay | 10 |
| SUNROOF 2 | Power sunroof motor | 20 |
| P / SEAT DRV | Power driver seat harness / module | 30 |
| SUNROOF 1 | Power sunroof motor | 20 |
| MDPS | Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS / EPS) module | 7.5 |
| A / CON 2 | Blower motor speed control module (manual / automatic HVAC fan power) | 7.5 |
| START | Engine compartment fuse box (Starter relay / Power Distribution Module - PDM) | 7.5 |
| IOD 1 | Glove box lamp, door ajar switches, overhead console lamp, map lamps, vanity mirror lamps, luggage compartment lamp, door courtesy lamps | 7.5 |
| PDM 2 | Smart Key Module (SMK battery backup), SMARTRA immobilizer (battery feed) | 7.5 |
| PDM 1 | Smart Key Module (SMK main power supply) | 20 |
| BRAKE SWITCH 2 | Brake light switch (Normally Open), Smart Key Module (SMK) | 10 |