2020 Kia Forte Fuses and Fuse Box | How To Check and Fix
One essential part that keeps the Kia Forte 2020’s electrical system safe is the fuse box. It’s an essential hub that houses a variety of fuses that guard against electrical overloads on individual circuits, guaranteeing the safe and seamless operation of various vehicle functions. The fuse box, which is easily accessible inside the car, acts as a protector, shielding important electrical parts from harm and enhancing overall dependability. For the Kia Forte 2020 to operate at peak efficiency and troubleshoot electrical problems, it is essential to comprehend its design and functionality.
FUSES
* Left side: Normal,
Right side: Blown
This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels, one located in the driver’s side panel bolster, the other in the motor 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.
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 aluminum foil instead of the proper fuse – even as a temporary 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 a fuse, change the POWER button to the OFF position and turn off switches of all electrical devices; then remove the battery (-) terminal.
- The actual fuse/relay panel label may differ from equipped items.
WARNING
Electrical Fire
Always ensure replacement fuses and relays are securely fastened when installed. Failure to do so can result in a vehicle fire.
Inner Panel Fuse Replacement
- Turn the engine start/stop button to the OFF position 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 input any other objects except fuses or relays into fuse/relay terminals, such as a screw-driver or wiring. It may cause con-tact failure and system malfunction .Do not plug in screwdrivers or aftermarket wiring into the terminal originally designed for fuses 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.
- 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 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.
Engine Compartment Fuse Replacement
- Turn the engine start/stop button to the OFF position 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 to protect against any electrical failure which may occur from water contact. Listen for the audible clicking sound to ensure the fuse panel cover is securely fastened.
Multi Fuse
If the multi fuse is blown, it must be removed as follows:
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating.
- Reinstall in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION
Visually inspect the battery cap for secure closing. If the battery cap is not securely latched, the electrical system may be dam-aged due to influx of moisture into the system.
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 on the inside of the fuse cover. This diagram will provide you with the specific information for your vehicle.
Instrument panel (Driver’s side fuse panel)
|
Fuse Name |
Fuse rating |
Circuit Protected |
|
MEMORY 1 |
10A |
Driver IMS (Integrated memory system) Module ,Air Conditioner Control Module, Instrument Cluster |
|
MODULE 1 |
10A |
Key Interlock Switch,Data Link Connector, Hazard Switch, Driver/Passenger Smart Key Outside Handle, ICM (Integrated Circuit Module) Relay Box (Outside Mirror Folding/Unfolding Relay), Mood_LP_Unit |
|
TRUNK |
10A |
Trunk Relay |
|
POWER WINDOW RH |
25A |
Power Window Right Handle side Relay |
|
POWER WINDOW LH |
25A |
Power Window Left Handle side Relay, Driver Safety Power Window Module |
|
POWER SEAT DRIVER |
25A |
Driver Seat Manual Switch |
|
MODULE 4 |
7.5A |
Lane Keeping Assist Unit, IBU (Integrated Body Control Unit), Forward Collision Avoidance Assist Unit, Blind-Spot Collision Warning Unit Left Handle side/Right Handle side |
|
SEAT HEATER REAR |
15A |
Rear Seat Warmer Control Module |
|
HEATED MIRROR |
10A |
Driver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror, Air Conditioner Control Module, ECM (Engine Control Module)/PCM (Power train Control Module) |
|
SEAT HEATER FRONT |
20A |
Front Seat Warmer Control Module, Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module |
|
AMP |
25A |
AMP (Amplifier) |
|
MULTI MEDIA |
15A |
Audio/Video & Navigation Head Unit |
|
Fuse Name |
Fuse rating |
Circuit Protected |
|
MODULE 5 |
10A |
Crash Pad Switch, Head Lamp Left Handle side/Right Handle side, Auto Transmission Shift Lever Indicator, Electro Chromic Mirror, Audio/Video & Navigation Head Unit, Air Conditioner Control Module, Rear Seat Warmer Control Module, Front Seat Warmer Control Module, Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module, Driver IMS (Intergrated memory system) Module |
|
DOOR LOCK |
20A |
Door Lock/Unlock Relay, ICM (Integrated Circuit Module) Relay Box (Two Turn Unlock Relay) |
|
IBU 1 |
15A |
IBU (Integrated Body Control Unit) |
|
BRAKE SWITCH |
10A |
IBU (Integrated Body Control Unit), Stop Lamp Switch |
|
IG1 |
25A |
Engine Room Junction Block (Fuse – ABS 3, ECU 5, SENSOR 4, TCU 2) |
|
WIPER (LO/HI) |
10A |
Engine Room Junction Block (Front Wiper (Low) Relay), Front Wiper Motor, ECM (Engine Control Module)/PCM (Power train Control Module), IBU (Integrated Body Control Unit) |
|
AIR CONDITIONER1 |
7.5A |
Engine Room Junction Block (Blower, PTC Heater), Air Conditioner Control Module |
|
AIR BAG 2 |
10A |
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Control Module |
|
WASHER |
15A |
Multifunction Switch |
|
MDPS |
7.5A |
MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) Unit |
|
MODULE 7 |
7.5A |
Rear Seat Warmer Control Module, Front Seat Warmer Control Module, Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module, ESG_UNIT |
|
SUNROOF 1 |
15A |
Sunroof Motor, ESG_Unit |
|
Fuse Name |
Fuse rating |
Circuit Protected |
|
CLUSTER |
7.5A |
Instrument Cluster |
|
MODULE 3 |
7.5A |
Sport Mode Switch, Stop Lamp Switch |
|
START |
7.5A |
ICM (Integrated Circuit Module) Relay Box (Burglar Alarm Relay), Transmission Range Switch, IBU (Integrated Body Control Unit), ECM (Engine Control Module)/PCM (Power train Control Module), Engine Room Junction Block (Start) |
|
IBU 2 |
7.5A |
IBU (Integrated Body Control Unit) |
|
AIR BAG INDICATOR |
7.5A |
Instrument Cluster, Air Conditioner Control Module |
|
MODULE 6 |
7.5A |
IBU (Integrated Body Control Unit) |
|
MODULE 2 |
10A |
Audio/Video & Navigation Head Unit, IBU (Integrated Body Control Unit), Rear USB Charger, Wireless Charger, AMP (Amplifier), Power Outside Mirror Switch, Engine Room Junction Block (Power Outlet) |
|
AIR BAG 1 |
15A |
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Control Module, Passenger Occupant Detection Sensor |
|
AIR CONDITIONER 2 |
10A |
Engine Room Junction Block (BLOWER Relay), Air Conditioner Control Module, Blower Resistor, Blower Motor |
|
POWER OUTLET |
20A |
Cigarette Lighter |
Engine compartment fuse panel
Engine room compartment fuse panel
|
Fuse Name |
Fuse rating |
Circuit Protected |
|
|
MULTI FUSE-1 |
ALTERNATOR |
200A (NU 2.0L AKS) 150A (GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI) |
Fuse : BURGLAR ALARM, ABS1, ABS2, POWER OUTLET1, Alternator |
|
MDPS |
80A |
MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) Unit |
|
|
MULTI FUSE-2 |
B+5 |
60A |
Fuse : ECU 3, ECU 4, HORN, WIPER, A/C, Engine Control Relay |
|
B+2 |
60A |
Instrument Panel Junction Block |
|
|
B+3 |
60A |
Instrument Panel Junction Block |
|
|
B+4 |
50A |
Instrument Panel Junction Block (Fuse : POWER WINDOW LH, POWER WINDOW RH, TRUNK, SUNROOF 1, SEAT HEATER FRONT, AMP, POWER SEAT DRIVER) |
|
|
COOLING FAN 1 |
60A |
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Cooling Fan 1 Relay |
|
|
REAR HEATED |
40A |
Rear Heated Relay |
|
|
BLOWER |
40A |
BLOWER Relay |
|
|
IG1 |
40A |
Ignition Switch, PDM #2 (ACC) Relay, PDM #3 (IG1) Relay |
|
|
IG2 |
40A |
Ignition Switch, PDM #4 (IG2) Relay, START Relay |
|
|
MULTI FUSE-3 |
PTC HEATER |
50A |
PTC Heater Relay |
|
Fuse Name |
Fuse rating |
Circuit Protected |
|
|
FUSE |
POWER OUTLET 2 |
20A |
Front Power Outlet |
|
TCU 1 |
15A |
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] TCM (Transmission Control Module) |
|
|
VACUUM PUMP |
20A |
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Vacuum Pump |
|
|
FUEL PUMP |
20A |
Fuel Pump Relay |
|
|
COOLING FAN 2 |
30A |
[NU 2.0L AKS] Cooling Fan 2 Relay, Cooling Fan 3 Relay |
|
|
B+1 |
40A |
Instrument Panel Junction Block (Long Term Load Latch Relay, Fuse : (BRAKE SWITCH, IBU 1, AIR BAG 2, DOOR LOCK, SEAT HEATER REAR, MODULE 1)) |
|
|
DCT 1 |
40A |
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] TCM (Transmission Control Module) |
|
|
DCT 2 |
40A |
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] TCM (Transmission Control Module) |
|
|
ABS 1 |
40A |
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) Module, ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Module |
|
|
ABS 2 |
30A |
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) Module, ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Module |
|
|
POWER OUTLET 1 |
40A |
Power Outlet Relay |
|
|
SENSOR 2 |
10A |
[NU 2.0L AKS] Purge Control Solenoid Valve, Oil Control Valve #1/#2/#3, Canister Close Valve, Mass Air Folw Sensor, A/Con Relay, E/R Junction Block (Cooling Fan Relay 1), Variable Intake Sensor [GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Purge Control Solenoid Valve, Oil Control Valve #1/#2, Canister Close Valve, RCV Control Solenoid Valve, E/R Junction Block (Cooling Fan Relay 1) |
|
|
ECU 2 |
10A |
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] ECM (Engine Control Module) |
|
|
ECU 1 |
20A |
[NU 2.0L AKS] PCM (Power train Control Module) [GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] ECM (Engine Control Module) |
|
|
INJECTOR |
15A |
[NU 2.0L AKS] Injector #1~#4 |
|
|
Fuse Name |
Fuse rating |
Circuit Protected |
|
|
FUSE |
SENSOR 1 |
15A |
[NU 2.0L AKS] Oxygen Sensor (Up), Oxygen Sensor (Down) [GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Oxygen Sensor (Up), Oxygen Sensor (Down) |
|
IGN COIL |
20A |
[NU 2.0L AKS] Ignition Coil #1~#4 [GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Ignition Coil #1~#4 |
|
|
ECU 3 |
15A |
[NU 2.0L AKS] PCM (Power train Control Module) [GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] ECM (Engine Control Module) |
|
|
A/CON COMP |
10A |
[NU 2.0L AKS] A/Con Relay |
|
|
ECU 5 |
10A |
[NU 2.0L AKS] PCM (Power train Control Module) [GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] ECM (Engine Control Module) |
|
|
SENSOR 4 |
15A |
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Vacuum Pump |
|
|
ABS 3 |
10A |
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) Module, ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Module |
|
|
TCU 2 |
15A |
[NU 2.0L AKS] Transmission Range Switch [GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Transmission Range Switch, TCM |
|
|
SENSOR 3 |
10A |
[NU 2.0L AKS] Fuel Pump Relay [GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Fuel Pump Relay |
|
|
ECU 4 |
15A |
[NU 2.0L AKS] PCM (Power train Control Module) [GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] ECM (Engine Control Module) |
|
|
WIPER |
25A |
[NU 2.0L AKS] Wiper Relay [GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Wiper Relay |
|
|
HORN |
15A |
[NU 2.0L AKS] Horn Relay [GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Horn Relay |
|
Relay
|
Relay Name |
Type |
|
COOLING FAN 3 Relay |
MICRO |
|
COOLING FAN 2 Relay |
MICRO |
|
PDM 3 (IG1) Relay |
MICRO |
|
START Relay |
MICRO |
|
PDM 4 (IG2) Relay |
MICRO |
|
FUEL PUMP Relay |
MICRO |
|
PDM 2 (ACC) Relay |
MICRO |
|
COOLING FAN 1 Relay |
MINI |
|
BLOWER Relay |
MINI |
|
PTC HEATER Relay |
MICRO |
|
REAR HEATED Relay |
MICRO |
|
POWER OUTLET Relay |
MICRO |
Engine compartment fuse panel (Battery terminal cover)
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.
FAQs
The fuses that guard the car’s electrical circuits against overloads are kept in the fuse box.
The fuse box is usually found in a convenient location, which is usually under the car’s hood or in the dashboard on the driver’s side.
To find the exact fuse box in your Kia Forte and find out how to access it safely, consult the owner’s manual.
The maximum current that a fuse can handle before blowing indicates by its rating. Most of the time, they have amp labels.
Use a multimeter to check for continuity or look inside the fuse for a broken filament.
Replacing a fuse with a higher amp rating is not advised because it may harm the electrical system of the car. Replace fuses with the appropriate amp rating every time.
To safely remove and replace a fuse, you typically just need a fuse puller or a pair of needle-nose pliers.
Some models may have spare fuses, which are typically found inside the fuse box cover.
Certain fuses may safeguard more than one system or component in an automobile.
Fuses usually last a long time, but if they blow because of an electrical problem, they might need to be replaced.
Depending on the circuitry, the car may use a variety of fuses, including cartridge fuses and blade fuses.
If a particular fuse consistently blows, there may be an underlying electrical problem. Seek advice from a qualified technician for repairs and diagnosis.
It is strongly advised against bypassing fuses because it may put the vehicle’s electrical system at serious risk and cause serious damage.
You can change the majority of the fuses in the fuse box yourself. Nonetheless, professional assistance may be necessary for certain critical fuses.
Indeed, a malfunctioning fuse box or blown fuse can cause a variety of electrical problems in different car systems.
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