Steering wheel lock offered from Kia for 2011 Soul

MonsterSoul said:

Sounds like good customer service / care.

A software update for a 2011 car? It will not explode or anything. So, Why?

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Yes, it’s nice they’re including the 1st Gen for the free steering wheel lock device.

Gen 1 has computers too, but I guess it’s too old for them to bother developing an update for it like the other generations are getting.

GeoSoul said:

Are you thinking any of the Gen 2 Souls will be getting the software update?

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Yes. I can’t believe a 2014-2019 Kia Rio is getting the software update but the 2nd generation Soul isn’t. I don’t think manual transmission owners will get it though.

So, I don’t believe that news story you posted recently. I think there was some misinformation in it. But then again, I could be completely wrong. We should know soon.

GeoSoul said:

I sure hope you're right. CBS news said this:

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 4.5 million Kias are eligible for the software update. Anyone with a 2011-2021 model with a twist-to-start ignition system is eligible.

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There’s still too much confusion with this and Kia hasn’t done anything to clarify. Already that report above is inaccurate since my 2011 Soul + was only eligible for the steering wheel lock, not the software update.

Cash2010 said:

i just got the same letter today for my 2010 Soul stick shift. I don't know what this software update is all about as I have not been keeping up with it, but hey my usb port quit working a few years ago, soooo.
I'm sure that's not what they are talking about, Lol. I've been meaning to put a kill switch in, so maybe I'll go ahead and do it.

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The software update is like a hacked together version of an engine kill. It requires you to use the key fob to lock and unlock your car. It won’t let it start otherwise.

So if you use the fob to lock the car and someone tries to steal it in the middle of the night it won’t start unless you used the key fob to unlock the door. That’s how I understand the software update to work.

First Gen (10-11 at least, who knows about 12-13) is not getting that, we get just The Club.

johnyj said:

It's a joke.

These locks have been considered trash since they were all the rage back in the 90's when all you would see is commercials for" the club"

A child could bypass them

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Yes, I agree. They’re basically just a deterrent. If someone wants to take your car, the club isn’t going to stop them.