so...it wont start...but it DOES turnover? your wording is a bit confusing.

but, i just checked my manual, and there isnt a steering wheel indicator icon for the 2010-11 souls apparently. perhaps someone with a 2012-13 could chime in.



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perhaps someone with a 2012-13 could chime in.

I never heard of this... Will go out after dinner & see if there is such a thing in my manuel.

And welcome Fergi47344 to the forums!

 

The red steering wheel icon is normal during starting up, it's just the electric power assisted steering system indicating that it is turned off. It

 

Welcome to the forum from Eugene Oregon. I would take it for warranty service from the dealer - make them find the problem. The only problem that I have had so far is forgetting to tighten the gas cap all the way and getting an emissions light come on. Cleared that right away with a code checker/clearer.

 

^^ hmm, i guess the 2010-11s dont have electric assisted power steering then?

i wonder if that has something to do with why the OP's Soul wont start...

OP, are you overfilling your tank?

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Thought about the gas cap, but that is not the problem. I called the salesman at the dealership and he has not returned my call yet.

 

1st welcome to the "Soul" train, 2nd congratulations on you new ride, 3rd don't wait for the salesman to call you... take your Soul into the Service Dept. & tell them to take a look at the not starting issue becuase that is what the salesman is actually going to tell you to do. Best of luck!

 

I may be over filling the tank. The 3rd time I filled it, I stopped when the pump cut off and the problem happened again. And as before, After you crank the engine for a minute or two, the engine will fire and run like a top until the next fill up. So I suspect the gas is draining down ever so slightly and then the car will start and run.

 

I trust you are not touching the gas pedal when you start it? It almost sounds like what happens when you flood it. Can't see any safety feature having anything to do with this problem.
If the red steering wheel is flashing while driving then there is a problem with the EPS (electronic power steering), but if it comes on after the ignition key is turned to the ON position and then it goes out, its okay.

It would be helpful if you could fill out your DRIVES profile on the left with details of your Soul as from your description we don't know which engine you have or whether its auto or manual - thanks.

 

Maybe it has nothing to do with filling up. Try driving it for a while then turn off of a few minutes and restart. (simulating the act of getting gas) So you still have the same problem or does it start normal?

 

I am having the same problem with my 2011 manual trans. Kia Soul. It is running fine when I go to fill it up but once I have filled it up I have to pump the gas while turning the key to get it to start. I fill it up until the pump cuts off and the gas cap is on all the way. The tank is usually on empty before I fill up however that was not the case the last time I filled it up. Any suggestions would be helpful.

Thanks

 

I have a 2011 kia soul automatic and it's doing the exact same thing I think it might be the fuel filter

 

Won't start after fill-up

Everything points to EVAP system not working properly. Purge valve. Maybe charcoal pellets from canister sucked up making purge valve stick open during fill-up, causing a flooded engine. Did you ignore the pump clicking off and continue to pump gas at any point? If so, gas saturated the charcoal canister causing it top break down and spew charcoal pellets all over the fuel system. Have mechanic diagnose.

 

 

I have a 2010 soul that does the same thing. Only way I can get it to start is to put my foot on brake and gas same time as soon as it starts I put it in neutral and keep giving it gas after a moment its fine. If I leave the car running while pumping the motor will die.