Expert Answers about Kia Soul

• Installing a K-Source Vision Backup Camera on a 2014 Kia Soul
• Installing the K-Source system is generally the same from vehicle to vehicle in that you need to install the mirror, run wiring to the rear of the vehicle and install the camera and video connections. However, the amount of work that is needed to install the kit on each vehicle will be different. Interior body panels will have to be removed, wiring will be cut and spliced in the vehicle's wiring, and you may have to modify or cut exterior body parts to install the camera. The manufacturer...
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• Can The Malone Runway # MPG2142 Arms Fold Down?
• You're not doing anything wrong. The arm where the bikes rest are one with the top tube that touches the top of your trunk. The Malone Runway # MPG2142 cannot fold down when not in use.
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• Does Advantage SportsRack Bike Frame Adapter Bar Have a Spring Return or Way to Stay Tight
• Advantage SportsRack Bike Frame Adapter Bar # HE6009 does not have a return spring or way to tighten it down. It doesn't really need either because once it is installed it cannot open more or contract. The best adapter bar is # 64005. I recommend it all the time because of its lower price and it is the easiest one of all the adpater bars to use. It does have a spring return. I have linked a video review of the adapter bar for you.
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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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• 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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• Electric Brakes And Lighting For The Roadmaster Tow Dolly RM3477
• The great benefit to using a tow dolly is that it eliminates the need for installing a base plate, installing difficult wiring, or purchasing an expensive supplemental braking system. Also the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes # RM-2050-1 is fully wired for brake lights and turn signals. The Tow Dolly comes with bare wires so you would need to purchase a 4-way # 002402 or 7-way connector like # H20042 separately to match up to your tow vehicle's wiring. Included are video overviews...
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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 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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• Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2013 Kia Soul
• The Draw Tite Hitch part # 24839 that you referenced is confirmed to fit your 2013 Kia Soul and would work well for you. No drilling or welding is required to install the hitch. Check out the install video and instructions I attached. A popular bike rack with other owners of your vehicle is the Swagman XTC-2 part # S64670. Check out the review video I attached for this platform bike rack.
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• How Does the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Attach to a 2016 Kia Soul Frame
• The holes on the frame of your 2016 Kia Soul that are to be used to install the # 24915 do have weld nuts on them. If you check out the picture I attached that I took from the attached install instructions you will see them pointed out. I also attached an install video that will walk you through the entire process.
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• Installing Swagman G10 Bike Rack And Hitch Receiver On 2016 KIA Soul
• For your 2016 Kia Soul, you will need a trailer hitch receiver for the Swagman G10. For the hitch receiver I recommend the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # 24915. I've attached an install video on your vehicle to help. There is no drilling required for installation but the exahust will need to be lowered temporarily for installation. The splash guards and wheel well liners will also be temporarily removed. The install time is estimated at...
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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 Draw Tite Trailer Hitch for 2016 Kia Soul Install The Same as 2015 Kia Soul
• Thank you for the kind words! Yes, the Draw Tite hitch part # 24915 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Kia Soul and will install in the exact same way as what you see in the install video link I attached that shows the hitch being installed in a 2015. To complete your towing setup you would want the trailer wiring part # 118637 which I attached an install video for as well. For a ball mount you would want the part # 3593 and then for a 2 inch ball part # 19258 or 1-7/8...
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• How to Attach Vehicle Anchor Straps on a 2011 Kia Soul to Secure a Canoe
• The vehicle anchor straps can be mounted using some existing locations under the hood of your 2011 Kia Soul or you could use your own hardware. They used an existing bolt to secure one end of the strap for # TH529. For the back or another option for the front take a look at the etrailer Tie-Down Kit # e36ZR. This design has a foam tube that cannot be pulled out once the hood or hatch is closed. You will need a tie down kit and the # e36ZR would be a great choice. I have included a...
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• Can Rear Hatch of 2016 Kia Soul Be Opened with Trunk Mounted Bike In Place
• Thule (as well as the other trunk mount bike rack carrier manufacturers) specifically states that the rear vehicle hatch should NOT be opened with a trunk mount bike rack like the Thule # TH88VR Gateway in place. The rear struts that hold up the lift gate aren't rated for much more than the weight of the hatch and can weaken over time which could cause the hatch to unexpectedly close while someone's standing in the way, possibly causing severe injury. Additionally, opening and closing the...
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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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• 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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• Trailer Hitch that Fits 2022 Kia Soul EV Premium Model
• We have a Curt hitch that fits your 2022 Kia Soul EV Premium with the part # C67FR but the Draw Tite you mentioned part # DT25GR does not fit any of the EV models.
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• How to Route Tow Bar Wiring to Rear of 2019 Kia Soul
• When installing a wiring kit like the Roadmaster Diode Flexo-Coil # RM-15267 on your 2019 Kia Soul the best way to run the wires to the rear tail lights is to route them under the vehicle between the underbody covers, securing it at various locations with zip ties while being sure to avoid any moving parts or areas that emit a lot of heat. I have attached an install video for this particular kit on the 2015 Kia Soul that you can follow along with. If you'd rather not perform this kind...
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• Where To Mount Fuses/Circuit Breakers For 7-Way and Brake Controller on a 2015 Kia Soul?
• When installing the 7-Way Universal Installation Kit # ETBC7 on your 2015 Kia Soul it appears there is a nice space above the cover for the fuse panel. I have included an installation video we did for this for an older 2012 Soul as it has a similar space which the installer used to mount the circuit breakers which come in the kit. This is very close to the battery as well to protect the wiring. If you are looking for a recommendation for a brake controller the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake...
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