The gearbox is one of the fundamental components of the Kia Soul. It is quite common for noises to arise over time, which often come from a bad use of the clutch system. However depending on the noise, the origin of the problem is sometimes different. We will find out what will be the most usual noises and how to fix it .
My Kia Soul's box purrs
This type of rolling noise can come from various situations. Most often this problem stops when you shift into gear. If your Kia Soul gearbox hums, it's usually a slight noise , but rather unpleasant. In most cases this remains a problem of rolling . In case you are good at mechanics, we can find a technique. you can start repairs and find the problem bearing. If you are not a handyman, go to a mechanic instead. This type of noise may get worse over time, and you will need to replace the entire gearbox.
Kia Soul: Whistling of the gearbox
If your Kia Soul's gearbox makes a hissing sound, you can expect a rather sudden breakdown. It is therefore essential to deal with it. This type of noise usually occurs when items collide and deteriorate. It is not clear whether repairs are possible or whether you will have to replace the complete gearbox. We advise you to go to your car repairer to carry out a more specific check.
Kia Soul: The gearbox hangs and makes a cracking noise
If your gearbox hangs when you shift gears, there is bound to be a problem. This remains one of the most frequent dysfunctions. A gearbox can never have a problem if you really take care of it, but a little rough daily use will generate malfunctions very quickly. The problem is probably due to the wrong amount of oil! The technique is simple. If the level is low, just repeat the level. If the problem remains, it is because your gearbox is damaged. You will therefore most likely have to change it.
For automatic gearboxes
Since there is no human interaction, it remains infrequent for the automatic transmission of a Kia Soul to deteriorate on its own. The reasons turn out to be very simple! The first thing to check is your oil level , and ultimately lubricate the mechanism. But we advise you rather to go to a manufacturer's garage, it is safer. You can leave a comment to provide more details to help our future readers.