2023 Kia Rio Fuses and Fuse Box | How to fix a blown fuse
The fuses and fuse box of the 2023 Kia Rio are essential parts that look out for 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 with different amperage ratings. These fuses are essential for shielding the electrical systems of the vehicle from possible harm brought on by overloads, short circuits, or other malfunctions. A fuse will blow in a circuit when it encounters too much current, protecting the linked component. The fuse box of the 2023 Kia Rio contributes to both road safety and dependability by making it easier to diagnose and fix electrical problems while maintaining the continuous operation of various vehicle functions.
2023 Kia Rio Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)
Fuses
Blade type / Cartridge type / Multi fuse / BFT
- Left side : Normal , Right side : Blown A vehicle’s electrical system is protected from electrical overload damage by fuses.
This vehicle has 2 (or 3) 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 or aluminium foil instead of the proper fuse – even as a temporary repair. It may cause extensive wiring damage and a possible fire.
- Do not 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 the battery (-) terminal.
- The actual fuse/relay panel label may differ from the 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.
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 fastened correctly which may cause vehicle damage.
CAUTION
- Do not input any other objects except fuses or relays into fuse/relay terminals such as a screwdriver or wiring. It may cause contact failure and system malfunction.
- Do not plug in screwdrivers or aftermarket wiring into the terminal originally designed for fuse and relays only. The electrical system and wiring of the vehicle interior may be damaged or burned due to contact failure.
- If you directly connect the wire on the taillight or replace the bulb which is over the regulated capacity to install trailers etc., the inner junction block can get burned.
Inner panel fuse replacement
- 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.
- 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 signal lamp, or tail lamp malfunction even without any problem to the lamps, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer for assistance.
CAUTION
- Fuse Panel Covers
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).
NOTICE
- 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.
Memory fuseYour 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.
- Turn off the engine.
- Turn off the headlights and tail lights.
- Open the driver’s side panel cover and pull up the memory fuse.
If the memory fuse is pulled up from the fuse panel, the warning chime, audio, clock and interior lamps, etc., will not operate. Some items must be reset after replacement. Even though the memory fuse is pulled up, the battery can still be discharged by operation of the headlights or other electrical devices.
2023 Kia Rio Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)
Engine compartment fuse replacement
- 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 changing 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 clicking sound. If not, electrical failures may occur from water contact.
Multi fuse
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 picture above.
- Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating.
- Reverse these steps to reinstall the multi fuse.
CAUTION
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. 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 electrical components.
CAUTION
- Random wiring prohibited when retrofitting equipment
Use of random wiring in the vehicle might cause danger due to failure and damage of the vehicle’s performance. Using random wires especially when retrofitting AVN or theft alarm system, remote engine control, car phone or radio might damage the vehicle or cause fire.
CAUTION
- Remodeling Prohibited
Do not try remodeling the vehicle in any way. It is illegal, and may affect the vehicle’s performance, durability, and safety. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover any problems caused by remodeling. Remodeling the vehicle can cause malfunction of the vehicle, wiring damage, battery discharge, connector damage, or fire.
NOTICE
- Window tinting precaution
Window tint(especially metallic film) might cause communication disorder or poor radio reception, and malfunction of the automatic lighting system due to excessive change of illumination inside the vehicle. The solution used might also flow into electric, electronic devices causing disorder and failure.
Fuse/relay panel description
Driver’s side fuse panelInside 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 |
DOOR LOCK | 20A | Tail Gate Unlock Relay, Door Lock/Unlock Relay, Two Turn Unlock Relay |
POWER OUTLET | 20A | Power Outlet |
SAFETY P/WINDOW | 25A | Driver Safety Power Window Module |
STOP LAMP | 15A | Stop Signal Electronic Module |
T/SIGNAL LAMP | 15A | BCM (Body Control Module), SLM (Seat Belt & Lighting Module) |
C/LIGHTER | 20A | Cigarette Lighter |
HEATED MIRROR | 10A | Driver Power Outside Mirror, Passenger Power Outside Mirror, Air Conditioner Control Module, ECM (Engine Control Module)/PCM (Power train Control Module) |
DRL2 | 10A | BCM (Body Control Module) |
P/WINDOW RH | 25A | Power Window Main Switch, Passenger Power Window Switch |
S/HEATER | 20A | Front Seat Warmer Control Module |
DRL1 | 10A | – |
START |
7.5A |
With Immobilizer : ECM (Engine Control Module)/PCM (Power train Control Module), Engine Room Junction Block(Start Relay), Smart Key Control Module, Ignition Lock Switch, Transaxle Range Switch Without Immobilizer : Burglar Alarm Relay |
Fuse Name | Fuse rating | Circuit Protected |
TAIL LAMP RH |
7.5A |
Head Lamp Right Handle side, Rear Combination Lamp (OUT) Right Handle side, License Lamp Right Handle side, Rear Combination Lamp (IN) Right Handle side, Illumi- nation (+) |
MODULE2 | 10A | BCM (Body Control Module), Blind-Spot View Monitor Left Handle side/Right Handle side, Crash Pad Switch, Front View Camera |
TCU | 15A | Engine Room Junction Block(Back-Up Lamp Switch), Automatic Transmission Shift Lever, Position Switch, Stop Lamp Switch |
P/WINDOW LH | 25A | Power Window Main Switch |
SPARE1 | 25A | Spare |
FOG LAMP REAR | 10A | – |
HEATED STEERING | 15A | Steering Wheel Heated |
TAIL LAMP LH | 7.5A | Head Lamp Left Handle side, License Lamp Left Handle side, Rear Combination Lamp (OUT) Left Handle side, Rear Combination Lamp (IN) Left Handle side, Glove Box Lamp |
MODULE3 |
7.5A |
Front Seat Warmer Control Module, Audio, Electro Chromic Mirror, Air Conditioner Con- trol Module, Audio/Video & Navigation Head Unit, Clock Spring, Automatic Transmission Shift Lever indicator |
ABS | 7.5A | Data Link Connector, ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Module |
BRAKE SWITCH | 10A | Stop Lamp Switch, Smart Key Control Module |
SPARE4 | 15A | Spare |
FOG LAMP FRONT | 15A | Front Fog Lamp Relay |
A/C1 | 7.5A | Engine Room Junction Block(Blower Relay), Air Conditioner Control Module |
MODULE5 |
10A |
Engine Room Junction Block(Head Lamp Relay, Head Lamp Hi Relay), Rain Sensor, Sunroof Motor, Front Seat Warmer Control Module, Driver Safety Power Window Mod- ule |
MODULE7 | 10A | TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Unit |
ECU | 10A | ECM (Engine Control Module)/PCM (Power train Control Module) |
SUNROOF | 15A | Sunroof Motor |
IMMO | 10A | Immobilizer Module |
MODULE6 | 10A | Key Solenoid |
SPARE2 | 10A | Spare |
MODULE4 | 7.5A | SLM (Seat Belt & Lighting Module), BCM (Body Control Module), Smart Key Control Module |
SMART KEY2 | 10A | Immobilizer Module, Smart Key Control Module |
AIR BAG | 10A | ACU (Airbag Control Unit), Passenger Occupant Detection Sensor |
MODULE1 | 7.5A | BCM (Body Control Module), SLM (Seat Belt & Lighting Module), Key Interlock |
SMART KEY | 25A | Smart Key Control Module |
A/C2 | 7.5A | Blower Module |
WIPER RR | 15A | Multifunction Switch, Rear Wiper Motor, Rear Wiper Relay |
WIPER FRT | 25A | Multifunction Switch, Front Wiper Motor, Engine Room Junction Block(Wiper Low Relay) |
ACC |
10A |
Power Outlet Relay, BCM (Body Control Module), SLM (Seat Belt & Lighting Module), Audio, Key Interlock, Audio/Video & Navigation Head Unit, USB Charging Connector, Power Outside Mirror Switch, Smart Key Control Module |
SPARE3 | 20A | Spare |
A/BAG IND | 7.5A | Instrument Cluster, Center Fascia Switch |
CLUSTER | 7.5A | Instrument Cluster |
MDPS | 7.5A | MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) Unit |
Fuse Name | Fuse rating | Circuit Protected |
AUDIO | 20A | Audio, Audio/Video & Navigation Head Unit |
ROOM LAMP |
10A |
Room Lamp Relay, Glove Box Lamp, Overhead Console Lamp, Air Conditioner Control Module, SLM (Seat Belt & Lighting Module), BCM (Body Control Module), Auto Light & Photo Sensor, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Unit, Front Vanity Lamp Left Handle side/Right Handle side, Instrument Cluster, Data Link Connector, Room Lamp, Trunk Room Lamp |
Engine compartment fuse panel
Engine room compartment fuse panel
Fuse Name | Fuse Rating | Circuit Protected |
MDPS | 80A | MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) Unit |
ALT | 150A | Fuse – ABS1, BAS2, BLOWER, REAR HEATED |
REAR HEATED | 40A | Instrument Panel Junction Block (Rear Defogger Relay) |
ABS1 | 40A | ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Module |
ABS2 | 40A | ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Module |
BLOWER | 40A | Blower Relay |
WIPER | 10A | [With BCM (Body Control Module)] Front Wiper Motor, Multifunction Switch, [With Out BCM (Body Control Module)] Wiper Low Relay |
ECU4 | 15A | ECM (Engine Control Module)/PCM (Power train Control Module) |
SENSOR |
10A |
Oil Control Valve #1/#2, Cooling Fan1/2 Relay, Oxygen Sensor (Up), Oxygen Sensor (Down), Variable Intake Solenoid Valve, Air Conditioner Relay, Purge Control Solenoid Valve, Canister Close Valve |
ECU2 | 15A | ECM (Engine Control Module)/PCM (Power train Control Module) |
ECU3 | 20A | ECM (Engine Control Module)/PCM (Power train Control Module) |
HEAD LAMP RH | 10A | Head Lamp Right Handle side |
F/HEAD LAMP LH | 10A | Head Lamp Left Handle side |
IGN COIL | 20A | Ignition Coil #1~#4 |
ECU5 | 15A | ECM (Engine Control Module)/PCM (Power train Control Module), Fuel Pump Relay, Injec- tor #1~#4 |
B/UP LAMP | 10A | Back-Up Lamp Switch |
B+1 | 40A | Instrument Panel Junction Block (Fuse – DRL2, FOGLAMP FRONT, STOP LAMP, MOD- ULE6, Power Connector (AUDIO, ROOM LAMP)) |
B+2 | 50A | Instrument Panel Junction Block (Fuse – IMMO, SMART KEY, BRAKE SWITCH, SAFETY P/ WINDOW, S/HEATER, SUNROOF, Power Window Relay) |
IG2 | 40A | Ignition Switch, IG2 Relay, Start Relay |
COOLING FAN | 40A | Cooling Fan1/2 Relay |
ECU1 | 30A | Fuse – ECU3, ECU4, Main Relay |
HEAD LAMP | 20A | Head Lamp Relay |
H/LAMP HI | 20A | With CANADA DRL : SLM(Seat Belt & Lighting Module) or BCM(Body Control Module) Without CANADA DRL : Head Lamp HI Relay |
FUEL PUMP | 20A | Fuel Pump Relay |
HORN | 15A | Horn Relay/ Burglar Alarm Horn Relay |
A/C | 10A | Air Conditioner Relay |
AMS | 10A | Battery Sensor |
B+3 | 40A | Instrument Panel Junction Block (Fuse – T/SIGNAL LAMP, DOOR LOCK, Tail Lamp Relay) |
IG1 | 40A | Start Relay, [With Smart Key] IG1 Relay, ACC Relay, [With Out Smart Key] Ignition Switch |
POWER OUTLET | 40A | Instrument Panel Junction Block (Power Outlet Relay) |
Relay
Relay Name | Type |
Main Relay | MINI |
Start Relay | MICRO |
Fuel Pump Relay | MICRO |
Wiper HI Relay | MICRO |
H/Lamp HI Relay | MICRO |
Cooling Fan2 Relay | MICRO |
B/Alarm Horn Relay | MICRO |
Blower Relay | MICRO |
Cooling Fan1 Relay | MICRO |
Wiper LO Relay | MICRO |
Head Lamp Relay | MICRO |
Horn Relay | MICRO |
A/C Relay | MICRO |
FAQs
The fuse box in the 2023 Kia Rio is designed to protect the vehicle’s electrical components from damage due to electrical overloads or faults.
The fuse box is typically located in the engine compartment or beneath the dashboard on the driver’s side. Refer to your owner’s manual for the exact location.
To access the fuse box, follow the instructions provided in your owner’s manual, as the location may vary depending on the trim and model.
The 2023 Kia Rio may use various fuse sizes, typically ranging from 5 to 30 amps. Check your owner’s manual or the fuse box cover for specific details.
Yes, you can replace fuses on your own. It’s a straightforward DIY task, but it’s important to follow the correct procedures outlined in the owner’s manual.
A blown fuse is often identified by a visible break in the wire or a darkened appearance. You can also use a multimeter to test for continuity.
Fuses can blow due to electrical faults, circuit overloads, or malfunctions in connected components.
If a fuse keeps blowing repeatedly, it’s essential to consult your dealership or a qualified technician to diagnose and address the underlying issue causing the repeated fuse failures.
Some vehicles may come with spare fuses included. Refer to your owner’s manual or the fuse box cover to check if your 2023 Kia Rio has spare fuses.
No, it is not recommended to use a higher amp-rated fuse, as it may lead to electrical problems and damage. Always replace with the same amp-rated fuse.
The trip function on a blown fuse resets automatically when you replace the blown fuse with a new one of the correct rating.
When working with fuses, it’s essential to disconnect the vehicle’s battery and adhere to safety guidelines to avoid electrical shocks.
Adding extra fuses is not recommended, as it may overload the electrical system and cause damage.
Fuses protect various components, including headlights, power windows, radio, air conditioning, and more.
To prevent blown fuses, avoid overloading circuits, check for faulty components, and perform regular vehicle maintenance.
Useful Link
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