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  • What is the Correct Fit Dial Setting for the Thule Passage 2 Bike Rack on a 2011 Kia Soul
  • The Fit Dial setting of the Thule Passage 2 Bike Rack, # TH911XT, that you will want to use for your 2011 Kia Soul is 11. The lower arm of the carrier should be placed on the upper tier of the rear bumper and the straps should be placed at the top, side and bottom edges of the rear hatch. If you plan on carrying any womens, childrens or alternative style bike frames, I recommend looking at a bike adapter bar like part # TH982XT. Bikes with small or angled frames can be difficult to load...
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  • Installing Hopkins Backup Sensor # HM60100VA 2012 Kia Soul Require Tapping into Reverse Circuit
  • The most efficient way to install the Hopkins Backup Sensor System # HM60100VA would be to splice into the reverse light circuit of your 2012 Kia Soul. The only way to install a trailer wiring harness with an active reverse light circuit would be to tap into the reverse light circuit in the exact same way as wiring in the # HM60100VA would install so it would be pointless to go that route.
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  • Can the PressurePro FX 4 TPMS for RVs and Trailers Communicate With 12 Tires
  • Yes, the PressurePro FX 4 TPMS for RVs and Trailers # 372FX4K will be able to communicate with all 12 tires. This system can handle up to 40 tires. The PressurePro FX 4 TPMS for RVs and Trailers # 372FX4K includes 4 sensors. You can use the Waterproof Sensors for PressurePro FX TPMS # 3722SEN to add the additional tire sensors.
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  • Brake Controller Installation in 2012 Kia Soul
  • In order to have a fuse tap provide the trigger signal to activate a trailer brake controller like the Prodigy P2 # 90885 the circuit has to be a dedicated one, meaning that no other function can be protected by that fuse. It has to be just for the brake light circuit. I reviewed an online edition of the owner's manual for the 2012 Kia Soul and one page 7-60 it notes that stop lamp switch is fused along with several other circuits. You will instead want to use the rear CHMSL light wiring...
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  • Can I Fit 2 SUPs on the Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Carrier # TH849000?
  • I have a solution for you. Unfortunately, you will not be able to carry 2 SUPs on the Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs # TH849000. However, with that being said, a great alternative is the Thule Compass Kayak and SUP Carrier w/ Tie-Downs # TH890000. With the Compass, you will be able to transport 2 SUPs as long as the width of the boards does not exceed 36 inches. The Compass comes with 4 tie-down straps with padded buckles to secure your SUPs to the carrier as well as...
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  • Does Battery Need To Be Disconnected When Flat Towing a 2012 Kia Soul
  • When flat towing your 2012 Kia Soul you do not need to disconnect any fuses or the battery. The battery will not go dead on your Kia when being flat towed. Roadmaster recommends that you start your towed vehicle after towing for more than 6 hours and let it idle 15 to 20 minutes to re-charge the battery. In addition to the Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit, part # 522112-1, you will need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking as required by law. For a compatible...
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  • Troubleshooting Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Doesnt Fit on 2010 Kia Soul
  • The Curt # C11110 is a confirmed fit for your 2010 Kia Soul. You can see in the attached video that we have successfully installed this hitch on the 2010 model. Hitches like this one are designed to be able to flex some so I'm sure it won't fit over the frame because the brackets are slightly bent. There are numerous ways to flex it back into place such as using a table vise or even on on the vehicle frame. Also, it is important to inspect your hitch for any cracks or chipped paint. These...
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  • Where Does a Cartridge Block Heater Install on a 2016 Kia Soul
  • Kat's heater # KH11812 will fit the 2016 Kia Soul with either the 2.0 liter motor or 1.6 liter motor. The fit is dependent on the motor and not the trim of the vehicle in this case. I don't have a picture but on the 1.6 liter models the installation location is at the right rear of the motor. For the 2.0 it is likely at the left front of the motor.
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  • Where Does EcoHitch for 2019 Kia Soul Install on Chassis
  • The EcoHitch part # 306-X7326 is a confirmed fit for your 2019 Kia Soul. It attaches to the side of the frame at the rear of the vehicle which you can see around the 5 minute mark of the attached install video.
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  • Can Stay-In-Play DUO Braking System Be Removed and Installed on Different Vehicle?
  • The RV service rep was not speaking the truth. The SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251 can be removed and installed on another vehicle. You simply need to remove the parts from the vacuum lines and replace with couplers and hose. Other than that, you just remove the parts and reinstall them on your new vehicle. The rep was probably trying to lead you towards another very good and viable option like the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System - Proportional # BLU37TR...
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  • Removing WeatherTech Front Floor Mats From 2014 Kia Soul
  • On the WeatherTech Front Auto Floor Mats # WT446011 for your 2014 Kia Soul there are attachment points on the front end (towards the seats) that just need to be separated. To do this simply pull up on the mat at the front until they become disengaged. You may want to slide your hand under the mat while doing this to simultaneously press down on the carpet/attachment point underneath. Once those pop loose it's just a matter of removing the mat from the floor. If you still have trouble...
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  • Does Demco SM99251 Stay-IN-Play DUO Require Any Parts Installed on Motorhome
  • Luckily enough, the Demco # SM99251 Stay-IN-Play DUO is completely self-contained on the vehicle being towed as seen in the linked install video, so other than a functional 7-way trailer connector, the buyer won't need to install anything specific on the motorhome. The # SM99251 is compatible with motorhomes that have hydraulic brakes only. If the motorhome has air brakes, they'll need the Demco # SM99243 Air Force One, which will require tapping into the air system on the motorhome.
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  • Installing a Brake Controller, 7-Way and 4-Way Trailer Connector on a 2010 Kia Soul
  • If the trailer you plan to tow with your 2010 Kia Soul has a 7-Way connector then it probably has electric brakes or needs 12 volt power for trailer accessories. If it has electric brakes, that would mean you would need a brake controller to utilize all the functions of the 7-Way. To install a 7-Way on the Soul, you would first need to install a 4-Way. The 4-Way for your Soul is the Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, # 118431. I have included a link to a video installation and instructions...
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  • Where To Install The Kat's Heaters Engine Block Heater On A 2014 Kia Soul 1.6L GDI Engine
  • The Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater - Cartridge Style - 120V - 400 Watts # KH11812 would install in the "RR" position of your 2014 Kia Soul with a 1.6L GDI engine.
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  • Will Thule TH859XT Cargo Basket Interfere with Roof Mounted Antenna on Roof of 2011 Kia Soul
  • Regarding the Thule Canyon XT # TH859XT and your antenna: Generally speaking, the roof mounted antennas are typically angled rearward, which coupled with the fact that the bottom of the basket would sit about a 1/2 inch above the top of your crossbars would usually prevent the antenna from getting in the way of a basket or roof cargo box. Since the basket is a total of 49 inches long, my best advice for you would be to hold a measuring tape at 49 inches up to the roof, centered on the...
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  • How to Install Hatch Huggers on a Hatchback 2017 Kia Soul
  • I reached out to Saris to see how they install Hatch Huggers, part # SA3035 They recommend the following steps: 1.) Put the Hatch Huggers inside the rear door with the straps vertical. 2.) Close the rear hatch. 3.) Shimmy the straps up to the side of the hatch near the install location. 4.) Install the Saris Bones rack per normal instructions, skipping the side straps. 5.) Feed the Hatch Hugger Straps into the side quick release mechanisms.
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  • How to Remove Trailer Connector From Hitch Mounted Bracket
  • It looks as if your hitch crossbar has been drilled into and riveted into place which is a BIG TIME no-no. The people that installed it should have known better as drilling into a hitch can weaken it's structural integrity. To remove the trailer connector from the bracket, simply remove the 4 nuts holding the connector onto the bracket. At the bottom of the bracket, there's a gap that will allow the wires to slip through. If you want to remove the bracket from the hitch, the easiest way...
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  • Kat's Heaters Engine Block Heater KH11812 Installation Point in 2013 Kia Soul 2.0L
  • Kat's Heaters shows that their Engine Block Heater # KH11812 will install in your 2.0L 2013 Kia Soul on the side of the engine block facing the driver's side of the car close to the front of the car.
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  • Kat Heater Cartridge Block Heater Installation Location For 2015 Kia Soul
  • The location for installation of the Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater - Cartridge Style - 120V - 400 Watts, # KY11812 is the passenger side rear of your 2015 Kia Soul. This cartridge style heater is a confirmed fit in that location for your vehicle.
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  • Does Trailer Wiring for a 2014 Kia Soul Activate the Trailer's Brake Lights as Well
  • Yes, the trailer wiring harness part # 118637 is designed to activate your trailer's brake lights when you activate the brake lights of your tow vehicle. This will plug in line with the taillight circuits of your vehicle to allow them to basically control the taillights of your trailer. Check out the install video I attached for this harness as well.
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