2010 - 2013 Kia Forte Fuse Box Diagram

2013 Kia Forte (Cerato)

Fuses and Relays

A vehicle’s electrical system is protected from electrical overload damage by fuses.

This vehicle has 2 fuse panels, one located in the driver’s side panel bolster, the other in the engine compartment near the battery.

If any of your vehicle’s lights, accessories, or controls do not work, check the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse has blown, the element inside the fuse will melt.

If the electrical system does not work, first check the driver’s side fuse panel.

Always replace a blown fuse with one of the same rating.

If the replacement fuse blows, this indicates an electrical problem. Avoid using the system involved and immediately consult an authorized KIA dealer.

Three kinds of fuses are used: blade type for lower amperage rating, cartridge type, and multi fuse for higher amperage ratings.

WARNING - Fuse replacement 

 

• Never replace a fuse with anything but another fuse of the same rating. 

• A higher capacity fuse could cause damage and possibly a fire.

• Never install a wire instead of the proper fuse - even as a temporary repair. It may cause extensivewiring damage and a possible fire.

CAUTION

Do not use a screwdriver or any other metal object to remove fuses because it may cause a short circuit and damage the system.

Instrument panel fuse panel

 

The Instrument panel fuse panel is located in the driver's side panel.

Instrument Fuse Box Location

 

Fuse/Relay panel description

 
Inside the fuse/relay box covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing fuse/relay name and capacity

Fuse/Relay panel description

 

Instrument panel fuse panel - Coding table

 

Fuse .. Fuse rating ..  Protected component

START 10A Transaxle Range Switch (A/T), Ignition Lock Switch (M/T), E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Start Relay)

A/CON SW 10A A/C Control Module (Auto A/C), PCM
MIRR. HTD 10A Driver/ Passenger Power Outside Mirror (Defogger), A/C Control Module (Rear Defogger SW)
S/HTR 15A Front Seat Warmer LH/RH
A/CON 10A E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Blower Relay), BCM (Body Control Module/ Body Computer), Incar Temperature Sensor (Auto), Sunroof Control Module, A/C Control Module
HEAD LAMP 10A E/R Fuse & Relay Box (H/LP (HI/LO) Relay), DRL ( Daytime running light) Control Module

WIPER (FR) 25A Multifunction Switch (Wiper & Washer SW), E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Wiper Relay), Front Wiper Motor
DRL 15A DRL (Daytime running light) Control Module
FOG LP (RR) 15A -
P/WDW DR 25A Power Window Main Switch, Rear Power Window Switch LH
D/CLOCK 10A Audio, BCM, Clock, Power Outside Mirror Switch
P/OUTLET 15A Power Outlet
DR LOCK 20A Sunroof Control Module, ICM Relay Box (Door Lock/Unlock Relay, Two Turn Unlock Relay)
DEICER 15A ICM Relay Box (Windshield Defogger Relay)
STOP LP 15A Stop Lamp Switch, Sport Mode Switch, Key Solenoid
 

POWER CONNECTOR

ROOM LP 15A Trunk Room Lamp, BCM, Clock, Instrument Cluster (IND.), Data Link  Connector, A/C Control Module, Ignition Key Ill. & Door Warning Switch, Room Lamp, Map  Lamp
AUDIO 15A Audio

TRUNK OPEN 15A Trunk Open Relay
PDM 25A -
SAFETY P/WDW 25A -
P/WDW ASS 25A Power Window Main Switch, Passenger Power Window Switch, Rear Power Window Switch RH
P/OUTLET 15A Power Outlet (Cigarette Lighter)
T/SIG LP 10A Hazard Switch
A/BAG IND 10A Instrument Cluster (IND.)
CLUSTER 10A Instrument Cluster (IND.), BCM, Electronic Chromic Mirror, Rheostat, Steering Angle Sensor
A/BAG 15A SRS (Supplemental restraint system) Control Module
IGN1-A 15A PDM, EPMESC Switch, EPS Control Module Control Module
HAZARD LP 15A ICM Relay Box (Hazard Relay), Hazard Switch
TAIL LP (RH) 10A Rear Combination Lamp (In/Out) RH, Head Lamp RH, Shunt Connector, Passenger Power Window Switch, License Lamp RH (4DR), Illuminations, Rheostat Relay (With DRL)
TAIL LP (LH) 10A Head Lamp LH, Rear Combination Lamp (In/Out) LH, Power Window Main Switch, License Lamp (2DR), License Lamp LH (4DR)

Memory fuse

Your vehicle is equipped with the memory fuse to prevent battery discharge if your vehicle is parked without being operated for prolonged periods. Use the following procedures before parking the vehicle for  prolonged periods.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.
3. Open the driver’s side panel cover and pull up the memory fuse.

NOTICE
• If the memory fuse is pulled up from the fuse panel, the warning chime, audio, clock and interior lamps, etc., will not operate.
• Even though the memory fuse is pulled up, the battery can still be discharged by operation of the headlights or other electrical devices.

Memory fuse

 

Engine compartment panel fuse replacement

1. Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover by pressing the tap and pulling up the cover.
3. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown. To remove or insert the fuse, use the fuse puller in the engine compartment fuse panel.
4. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly in the clips.
If it fits loosely, consult an authorized KIA dealer.

Engine compartment Fuse Box Location

Fuse / Relay panel description

 
Inside the fuse/relay box covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing fuse/relay name and capacity.

Fuse/Relay panel description

Coding of Engine compartment fuses

 

Description  ... Fuse rating  ... Protected component

 

Multi Fuse
ALT 125A Generator, Fuse (MDPS, HTD GLASS, C/FAN, ABS 2, BLOWER, IGN 1, FOG LP (FR), ABS 1)
MDPS 80A EPS Control Module
ABS 2 40A ESC Control Module, ABS Control Module
C/FAN 40A C/Fan LO/HI Relay
BLOWER 40A Blower Relay
HTD GLASS 40A I/P Junction Box (Rear Defogger Relay)
IGN 2 30A Ignition Switch, Start Relay, Button Relay Box (ESCL Relay)
BATT 1 50A I/P Junction Box (Fuse (TAIL LAMP (LH/RH), P/WDW DR, P/WDW ASS, FOG LP (RR)/SSB, SMK, PDM), Tail Lamp Relay, Power Window Relay)

Fuse

ABS 1 40A ESC Control Module, ABS Control Module
IGN 1 30A Ignition Switch, Button Relay Box (ESCL Relay (IGN1))
BATT 2 50A I/P Junction Box (Power Connector (AUDIO, ROOM LP LAMP), FUSE (STOP LP, DEICER, HAZARD LP, DR LOCK, TRUNK OPEN))
ECU 30A Engine Control Relay
FOG LP (FR) 10A Multipurpose Check Connector, Front Fog Relay, Battery Sensor
H/LP HI 20A H/LP (HI) Relay,
HORN 10A Horn Relay
H/LP LO(LH) 10A Head Lamp LH
H/LP LO(RH) 10A Head Lamp RH
SPARE 10A -
SNSR 3 10A ECM, PCM, Vehicle Speed Sensor, Pulse Generator 'A', Stop Lamp Switch
ABS 10A Multipurpose Check Connector, ESC Control Module, ABS Control Module
ECU 3 15A Ignition Coil (#1~#4), Condenser, PCM (Power-train Control Module)
B/UP LP 10A Inhibitor Switch, Pulse Generater 'B', Back Up Lamp Switch
SPARE 15A -
SPARE 20A -
IGN COIL 20A Condenser (G4KF), Ignition Coil #1~4
SNSR 2 10A Oil Control Valve (#1, #2), Camshaft Position Sensor (Intake, Exhaust), F/PUMP Relay, C/FAN LO Relay, Immobilizer Module
ECU 2 10A PCM, Purge Control Solenoid Valve, Oxygen Sensor (Down)
INJECTOR 10A A/CON Relay, Crankshaft Position Sensor, Oxygen Sensor (UP), Injector #1~4, Variable Intake Sensor
SNSR 1 15A PCM, Canister Close Valve
ECU 1 10A PCM (Power-train Control Module)
A/CON 10A A/CON Relay
F/PUMP 15A F/FUMP Relay

Multi fuse

If the multi fuse is blown, it must be removed as follows:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the fuse panel on the right side in the engine compartment.
4. Remove the nuts shown in the picture above.
5. Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating.
6. Reinstall in the reverse order of removal.

Multi fuse

NOTICE
If the multi fuse is blown, consult an authorized KIA dealer.