Kia Soul EV: VESS(Virtual Engine Sound System) / Description and Operation
The VESS (Virtual engine sound system) generates engine sound when you start the hybrid system.
This sound is a safety measure that allows pedestrians to
hear the approaching vehicle sound as there is no engine sound in hybrid
vehicle.
VESS operates between the vehicle speed of 0 - 20 km/h (0 - 12 mph).
Component Location
1. Virtual engine sound system unit2. Virtual engine sound speaker
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Other information:
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the front bumper cover.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")
3.
Remove the charge door opener cover assembly.
(Refer to Body - "Charge Door Opener Cover")
4.
Remove the charge door opener actuator cable (A).
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Inspection
1.
The SJB can be diagnosed by using the GDS. The SJB
communicates with the GDS which then displays inputs and outputs along
with codes.
It will be able to quickly diagnose defects of hazard lamp
switch with GDS. GDS can forcefully operate actuator, monitor
input/output value ...