Hard to start, dies at Idol occasionally
My Kia Soul just recently became difficult to start
after driving and 3 times has died while sitting at a
stop light. My engine light is not on. Up until 2
weeks ago it would start in one turn of the key..
now at time I have to hold it and let it keep turning.
Runs good and idols good. Recommendations? I
really don't want to go to Kia as their service price
will probably be more expensive then replacing the
car. 119,700 miles
11 Answers
Still haven't figured it out and neither has Kia. Have to take it back when a "Master Mechanic" is on staff.
Any luck? Same problem here.
Finally fixed.... Crankshaft Position Sensor.
I h-be 2018 soul doing the same They did a fuel injection and top engine wash. No codes appear when on the computer. Will see if the issue continues. Second time reporting this issue. Next time will be the 3rd and will envoke the lemon law.
Same problem with my 2013 kia soul my mechanic of 30 years cant even find the problem
Same problem here 2012 Kia Soul. Can go days with it being fine and then multiple days it’s hard to start and twice has shut down while at idle in park and then won’t restart. No engine lights and 2 mechanics can’t figure out what’s wrong with it. Sounds like KIA has a ongoing issue with its cars
2012 Kia Soul. Just started this. 3rd time in 3 wks. Then floor the gas pedal but won't go above 10mph. Turn it off again and restart, it seems fine. It's dangerous. WTH! Taken it in. They say sensors don't show anything. They can't duplicate.
Input plz.... My 2011 is doing the same thing, I am thinking replace the starter and battery. I dont want to spend unnecessary money.
I've been having a problem with my kia soul 2012. The engine turns off when stopped at the lights. I have to put it in park and turn it off before starting it again and it drives fine again. It has done this to me 8 times. My mechanic doesn't know what's causing it.
Xtinamosey answered 3 years ago
Im having the same problem. 2014 Kia Soul. It died while driving this morning as I decelerated and twice while sitting idle. I took it to the dealership and they couldn't duplicate the problem.
Guru94N7N9 answered 3 years ago
2013 Kia Soul ! 2.0 Crankshaft Position Sensor; I found this to be very helpful. This worked for the shutting off while i was driving, stopped at a light and the problem where it take a really long time to speed up. I am still have some issues when i start the car. Sometime when i start the car it turn on and after a few seconds it idles to zero and shuts off. I notice when you turn eco and the ac off before starting the car, it turns right on and stays on. I hopes this helps out some of you.
