2018 Kia Sportage Fuses and Fuse Box | If Blownfuse is not working
The fuse box in the 2018 Kia Sportage is an essential part of controlling the electrical system of the car. The fuse box, which is usually found under the dashboard or in the engine compartment, contains a variety of fuses that are all attributed to different purposes in the vehicle. By breaking the circuit in the case of an excessive current flow, these fuses serve as safety devices, shielding important electrical components from possible harm. One possible cause of a malfunctioning function in a car could be a blown fuse connected to that specific system. Locate the blown fuse in the fuse box, look for obvious damage, and confirm the fuse’s amperage in order to identify and fix it. It’s critical to replace a blown fuse with a new one that has the same amperage rating as soon as one is found. To ensure safe handling and replacement, this operation calls for the use of the proper instruments, such as a fuse puller or needle-nose pliers. If the problem still exists after changing the fuse, it is advised to refer to the owner’s manual for the car for a detailed explanation of fuse locations and amperage requirements. It is important to get assistance from a skilled mechanic or the dealership in order to diagnose and treat any potential underlying electrical issues if the problem persists or if several fuses continue to blow. Owners of 2018 Kia Sportages are better equipped to troubleshoot and maintain the electrical integrity of their cars when they are aware of the fuse box’s importance and purpose.
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FUSES![2018-Kia-Sportage-Fuses-and-Fuse-Box-If-Blownfuse-Is-Not-Working-fig-1](https://www.autouserguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2018-Kia-Sportage-Fuses-and-Fuse-Box-If-Blownfuse-Is-Not-Working-fig-1.jpg)
A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-tected from electrical overload dam-age by fuses. This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels, one located in the driver’s side panel bolster, the other in the engine com-partment near the battery. If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-sories, 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 imme-diately consult an authorized Kia dealer. Three kinds of fuses are used: blade type for lower amperage rating, car-tridge type, and multi fuse for higher amperage ratings.
WARNING – Fuse replacement
- Never replace a fuse with any-thing but another fuse of the same rating.
- A higher capacity fuse could cause damage and possibly a fire.
- Never install a wire or alu-minum foil instead of the proper fuse – even as a tem-porary repair. It may cause extensive wiring damage and a possible fire.
- Do not arbitrarily modify or add-on electric wiring to the vehicle.
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.
NOTICE
- When replacing fuse, turn the ignition “OFF” and turn off switches of all electrical devices then remove battery (-) terminal.
- The actual fuse/relay panel label may differ from equipped items.
WARNING – Electrical Fire
Always ensure replacements fuses and relays are securely fastened when installed. Failure to do so can result in a vehicle fire.
Inner panel fuse replacement![2018-Kia-Sportage-Fuses-and-Fuse-Box-If-Blownfuse-Is-Not-Working-fig-2](https://www.autouserguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2018-Kia-Sportage-Fuses-and-Fuse-Box-If-Blownfuse-Is-Not-Working-fig-2.jpg)
- Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off.
- Open the fuse panel cover.
If the switch is located in the “OFF” position, a caution indicator will be displayed in the cluster.
CAUTION- When replacing a blown fuse or relay, make sure the new fuse or relay fits tightly into the clips. Failure to tightly install the fuse or relay may cause damage to the wiring and electric systems.
- Do not remove fuses, relays and terminals fastened with bolts or nuts.The fuses, relays and terminals may not be fas-tened correctly which may cause vehicle damage.
- Pull the suspected fuse straight out. Use the removal tool provided on the engine compartment fuse panel cover.
- Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown.
Spare fuses are provided in the engine compartment fuse panel. - 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. If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of the same rating from a circuit you may not need for operating the vehicle, such as the power outlet fuse. If the head lamp, turn signal lamp, stop signal lamp, fog lamp, DRL, tail lamp, HMSL do not work and the fuses are OK, check the fuse panel in the engine compartment. If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced.
NOTICE
If the headlamp, fog lamp, turn sig-nal lamp, or tail lamp malfunction even without any problem to the lamps, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer for assis-tance.
CAUTION – Fuse Panel Covers
- Set all switches to ON before driving.
- If the vehicle is going to be unused for over 1 month, set all switches to OFF to prevent the batteries from draining.
- The contact points of the switches may wear out with excessive use. Please refrain from excessive use of the switches (except for long-term parking for over 1 month).
Fuse switch
Always set the fuse switch to the ON position before using the vehicle.
If you move the switch to the OFF position, some items such as the audio and digital clock must be reset and the transmitter (or smart key) may not work properly. When the switch is Off, the caution indicator will be displayed on the instrument cluster. Always place the fuse switch in the ON position while driving the vehicle. If the switch is located in the “OFF” position, a caution indicator will be displayed in the cluster.
Engine compartment fuse replacement![2018-Kia-Sportage-Fuses-and-Fuse-Box-If-Blownfuse-Is-Not-Working-fig-5](https://www.autouserguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2018-Kia-Sportage-Fuses-and-Fuse-Box-If-Blownfuse-Is-Not-Working-fig-5.jpg)
- Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off.
- Remove the fuse panel cover by pressing the tab and pulling the cover up. When the blade type fuse is disconnected, remove it by using the clip designed for chang-ing fuses located in the engine compartment fuse box. Upon removal, securely insert reserve fuse of the same rating.
- 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.
- 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.
CAUTION
After checking the fuse panel in the engine compartment, securely install the fuse panel cover through the audible click-ing sound.
If not, electrical failures may occur from water contact.
Multi fuse![2018-Kia-Sportage-Fuses-and-Fuse-Box-If-Blownfuse-Is-Not-Working-fig-6](https://www.autouserguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2018-Kia-Sportage-Fuses-and-Fuse-Box-If-Blownfuse-Is-Not-Working-fig-6.jpg)
If the multi fuse is blown, it must be removed as follows:
- Turn off the engine.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the nuts shown in the pic-ture above.
- Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating.
- Reverse these steps to reinstall the multi fuse.
NOTICE
Do not disassemble nor assemble the multi fuse when it is secured with nuts and bolts. Incorrect or partial assembly torque may cause a fire. Have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Main fuse![2018-Kia-Sportage-Fuses-and-Fuse-Box-If-Blownfuse-Is-Not-Working-fig-7](https://www.autouserguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2018-Kia-Sportage-Fuses-and-Fuse-Box-If-Blownfuse-Is-Not-Working-fig-7.jpg)
If the main fuse is blown, it must be removed as follows:
- Turn off the engine.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the nuts shown in the pic-ture above.
- Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating.
- Reverse these steps to reinstall the main fuse.
NOTICE
The electronic system may not func-tion correctly even when the engine compartment and internal fuse box’s individual fuses are not dis-connected. In such case the cause of the problem may be disconnection of the main fuse (BFT type), which is located inside the positive battery terminal (+) cap. Since the main fuse is designed more intricately than other parts, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Visually inspect the battery cap to ensure it is securely closed. If the battery cap is not securely closed, moisture may enter the system and damage the electri-cal components.
Fuse/relay panel description
Driver’s side fuse panel
Inside the fuse/relay panel covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing fuse/relay name and capacity.
NOTICE
Not all fuse panel descriptions in this manual may be applicable to your vehicle. It is accurate at the time of printing. When you inspect the fuse panel in your vehicle, refer to the fuse panel label.
Instrument panel (Driver’s side fuse panel)
Fuse Name | Fuse rating | Circuit Protected |
MDPS | 7.5A | MDPS Unit |
MODULE 2 | 10A | Headlamp LH/RH |
SMART KEY 1 | 10A | Smart Key Control Module/Immobilizer Module |
A/BAG IND |
7.5A |
Instrument Cluster
[Audio & Manual A/C] Hazard Switch [Audio & Auto A/C] A/C Control Module [Navigation] Center Facia Lamp |
MODULE 4 | 10A | Console Switch, Blind Spot Detection Radar LH/RH, AWD ECM, Crash Pad Switch, BCM, Lane Departure Warning Control Module |
A/BAG | 15A | SRS Control Module |
START |
7.5A |
[W/O Smart Key & IMMO.] ICM Relay Box (Burglar Alarm Relay), Ignition Switch [With Smart Key / IMMO.] Transaxle Range Switch, ECM, Smart Key Control Module |
MODULE 3 |
10A |
Front/Rear Seat Warmer Control Module, ATM Shift Lever ILL., Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, Electro Chromic Mirror, Audio, A/C Control Module, Multipurpose Check Connector, Adaptive Front Lighting Module |
CLUSTER | 10A | Instrument Cluster |
MODULE 9 | 20A | PCB Block (Fuse – ABS 3, VACUUM PUMP 2, ECU 6, AEB, TCU 2, MODULE) |
Fuse Name | Fuse rating | Circuit Protected |
HEATED STEERING | 15A | BCM |
MODULE 6 | 7.5A | Front/Rear Seat Warmer Control Module, Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module |
MODULE 5 | 10A | BCM, Smart Key Control Module |
A/CON 2 | 7.5A | A/C Control Module |
MODULE 1 | 10A | BCM, ATM Shift Lever |
P/ WINDOW LH | 25A | Power Window Main Switch |
A/CON 1 | 7.5A | A/C Control Module, Cluster Ionizer, E/R Junction Block (Blower Relay) |
WIPER RR | 15A | Rear Wiper Motor, ICM Relay Box (Rear Wiper Relay) |
WASHER | 15A | Multifunction Switch |
SMART KEY 3 | 10A | [W/O Smart Key] Immobilizer Module
[With Smart Key] Smart Key Control Module, Start/Stop Button Switch |
STOP LAMP | 7.5A | Smart Key Control Module, Stop Lamp Switch |
P/ WINDOW RH | 25A | Power Window Main Switch, Passenger Power Window Switch |
Fuse Name | Fuse rating | Circuit Protected |
MEMORY | 10A | Wireless Charger, Instrument Cluster, Data Link Connector, BCM, ICM Relay Box (Outside Mirror Folding/Unfolding Relay), Electro Chromic Mirror, A/C Control Module, Console Switch |
SUN ROOF 1 | 20A | Panorama Sunroof |
TAIL GATE OPEN | 10A | Tail Gate Relay |
INTERIOR LAMP | 10A | Ignition Key Ill.& Door Warning Switch, Room Lamp, Overhead Console Lamp, Front Vanity Lamp LH/RH, Rear Personal Lamp LH/RH, Luggage Lamp, Glove Box Lamp |
SMART KEY 2 | 15A | Smart Key Control Module |
MODULE 8 | 7.5A | Key Solenoid |
MULTI MEDIA | 15A | Audio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, Rear USB Charger |
S/HEATER DRV/PASS | 20A | Front Seat Warmer Control Module, Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module |
SUN ROOF 2 | 20A | Panorama Sunroof |
P/SEAT (PASS) | 30A | Passenger Seat Manual Switch |
Fuse Name | Fuse rating | Circuit Protected |
POWER OUTLET | 20A | Front Power Outlet #1 (Front Cigarette Lighter) |
S/HEATER REAR | 20A | Rear Seat Warmer Control Module |
DOOR LOCK | 20A | Door Lock/Unlock Relay |
4WD | 20A | AWD ECM |
MODULE 7 | 10A | Hazard Switch, Driver/Passenger Smart Key Outside Handle, AEB Sensor |
AMP | 25A | AMP |
SAFETY P/ WINDOW | 25A | Driver Safety Power Window Module |
HEATED MIRROR | 10A | Driver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror, A/C Control Module |
P/SEAT (DRV) | 30A | Driver Seat Manual Switch |
ACC | 10A | Rear USB Charger, AMP, Power Outside Mirror Switch, PCB Block(Power Outlet Relay), Smart Key Control Module, Audio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, BCM, Wireless Charger |
Engine compartment fuse panel
Engine room compartment fuse panel
Fuse Name | Fuse rating | Circuit Protected | |
MULTI FUSE |
COOLING FAN 2 | 80A | Cooling Fan Motor |
MDPS | 80A | MDPS Unit | |
B+ 1 | 60A | Smart Junction Block (IPS 2 (5CH), IPS 3 (2CH), IPS 4 (2CH), IPS 5 (2CH), IPS 6 (1CH), Fuse – AMP) | |
B+ 2 | 60A | Smart Junction Block (IPS 1 (5CH), Fuse – MODULE 7, SMART KEY 2, SMART KET 3, MODULE 8, STOP LAMP) | |
B+ 3 | 50A | Smart Junction Block (Fuse – SUNROOF 1, SUNROOF 2, S/HEATER DRV/PASS, S/HEATER REAR,
SAFETY P/WINDOW, Power Window Relay) |
|
BLOWER | 40A | Blower Relay | |
REAR HEATED | 40A | Rear Heated Relay | |
IG1 | 40A | [W/O Smart Key] Ignition Switch, [With Smart Key] PCB Block (PDM (IG1)/PDM (ACC) Relay) | |
IG2 | 30A | Start Relay, [W/O Smart Key] Ignition Switch, [With Smart Key] PCB Block (PDM (IG2) Relay) |
Fuse Name | Fuse rating | Circuit Protected | |
FUSE |
B+ 4 | 50A | Smart Junction Block (Fuse – AWD, P/SEAT (DRV), P/SEAT (PASS), TAIL GATE OPEN, DOOR
LOCK, Leak Current Autocut Device Relay) |
COOLING FAN 1 | 50A | Cooling Fan 1 Relay | |
ABS 1 | 40A | ESC Control Module, Multipurpose Check Connector | |
POWER TAIL GATE | 40A | Power Tail Gate Module | |
ABS 2 | 40A | ESC Module | |
COOLING FAN 3 | 40A | Cooling Fan 1 Relay | |
E-CVVT 1 | 20A | PCM | |
E-CVVT 2 | 20A | PCM | |
WIPER FRT 1 | 30A | [W/O Smart Key] Ignition Switch, [With Smart Key] PDM (IG2) Relay | |
TCU 1 | 15A | PCM | |
WIPER FRT 2 | 10A | BCM, PCM |
Fuse Name | Fuse rating | Circuit Protected | |
FUSE |
ECU 3 | 20A | PCM |
HORN | 15A | Horn Relay | |
BATTERY MANAGEMENT | 10A | Battery Sensor | |
SENSOR 2 | 10A | Fuel Pump Relay, Oil Control Valve, Purge Control Solenoid Valve, Variable Intake Solenoid Valve, RCV Control Solenoid Valve | |
SENSOR 1 | 15A | Oxygen Sensor (Up/Down) | |
ECU 2 | 20A | Ignition Coil #1/#2/#3/#4 | |
ECU 4 | 15A | PCM | |
SENSOR 3 | 10A | E/R Junction Block (Cooling Fan 1 Relay), Canister Close Valve | |
FUEL PUMP | 20A | Fuel Pump Relay | |
AEB | 10A | AEB Sensor | |
MODULE | 7.5A | Stop Lamp Switch |
Fuse Name | Fuse rating | Circuit Protected | |
FUSE |
B/ALARM HORN | 10A | E/R Junction Block (B/Alarm Horn Relay) |
H/LAMP HI | 10A | BI-Function H/LP Relay | |
ABS 3 | 10A | ESC Module | |
POWER OUTLET 1 | 20A | Front Power Outlet #2 | |
ECU 6 | 10A | PCM | |
TCU 2 | 15A | Transaxle Range Switch | |
B/UP LAMP | 10A | Rear Bumper Lamp LH/RH, Electro Chromic Mirror | |
POWER OUTLET 2 | 20A | Rear Power Outlet | |
ECU 1 | 30A | Engine Control Relay | |
DEICER | 15A | E/R Junction Block (Deicer Relay) | |
VACUUM PUMP 1 | 20A | Vacuum Pump | |
VACUUM PUMP 2 | 15A | Vacuum Pump, Cooling Fan Motor, Vacuum Switch |
Relay
Relay Name | Type |
Cooling Fan 1 Relay | MINI |
Rear Defogger Relay | MICRO |
B/A Horn Relay | MICRO |
Deicer Relay | MICRO |
Cooling Fan 2 Relay | MICRO |
Start Relay | MICRO |
Blower Relay | MICRO |
Engine compartment fuse panel (Battery terminal cover)
NOTICE
Not all fuse panel descriptions in this manual may apply to your vehicle. It is accurate at the time of printing. When you inspect the fuse panel in your vehicle, refer to the fuse panel label.
FAQs
The fuse box is typically located in the engine compartment or under the dashboard on the driver’s side. Refer to the owner’s manual for the exact location.
The vehicle may have multiple fuse boxes. Common locations include the engine compartment and the interior, often near the driver’s side.
The 2018 Kia Sportage typically uses blade-type fuses. Check the owner’s manual for specific details on amperage and type.
Consult the owner’s manual for specific instructions. Generally, a cover needs to be removed to access the fuses.
A fuse puller or a pair of needle-nose pliers can be used to safely remove and replace fuses.
Always replace a blown fuse with one of the same amperage. Using a different amperage can lead to electrical problems.
Refer to the fuse box cover or owner’s manual for a diagram that indicates the function of each fuse and its location.
Check the fuse box for the respective lighting fuses. Replace any blown fuse with a new one of the same amperage.
The amperage of each fuse is usually marked on the fuse itself. The fuse box cover or owner’s manual can also provide this information.
Check the fuse related to the power windows in the fuse box. Replace any blown fuse with a new one of the same amperage.
No, using a higher amperage fuse can lead to electrical damage. Always use the correct amperage specified for your vehicle.
Check the fuse box for the corresponding fuse and replace any blown fuse with a new one.
While routine checks may not be necessary, check fuses if you experience electrical issues in your vehicle.
Some vehicles come with spare fuses. Check the fuse box cover or owner’s manual for information on spare fuses.
If the problem persists, or if you cannot identify the issue, consult a professional mechanic or the dealership for assistance.
Useful Link
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