The Kia Forte (marketed as the K3 in South Korea and Vietnam, Forte K3 or Shuma in China, and Cerato in South America, Australia, New Zealand, and Russia) is a compact car produced by the South Korean automaker since mid-2003, replacing the Spectra model. This article provides detailed fuse box diagrams and relay assignments for the first-generation Kia Forte / Cerato (LD platform) produced for model years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009.
Below are the locations, photos, and wiring block diagrams for each power distribution box. Fuses for the “Cigarette Lighter” and “Fuel Pump” are highlighted in bold.
Engine Compartment
Depending on the engine fitted (gasoline or diesel), there may be one or two power distribution blocks in this area.
Primary Fuse Box
Located on the left side of the engine compartment behind a protective plastic cover.
General view.
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| Fuse | Circuit / Protected Component | Rating (A) |
| ECU1 | Engine Control Unit (ECU) | 10 |
| STOP | Brake lamps | 15 |
| F / WIPER | Front windshield wipers | 20 |
| R / FOG | Rear fog lamps | 10 |
| F / FOG | Front fog lamps | 15 |
| LO HDLP | Low beam headlamps | 15 |
| HI HDLP | High beam headlamps | 15 |
| A / CON | Air conditioning system | 10 |
| F / PUMP | Kia Forte fuel pump fuse | 15 |
| T / OPEN | Trunk release actuator | 15 |
| SAFTY P / WINDOW |
Safety power window module | 20 |
| HORN | Horn | 10 |
| INJ | Fuel injectors | 15 |
| SNSR | Oxygen sensor | 10 |
| ECU2 | Engine Control Unit (ECU) | 30 |
| SPARE | Spare fuse | - |
| ABS | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 30 |
| BLOWER | HVAC blower fan | 30 |
| IGN | Ignition switch circuit | 30 |
| RAD | Radiator cooling fan | 30 / 40 |
| COND | Condenser fan relay | 20 |
| ALT | Alternator main fuse | 120 / 140 |
| Relays | ||
| ATM | Automatic Transmission Control Module (TCM) | |
| WIPER | Windshield wiper relay | |
| F / FOG | Front fog lamp relay | |
| LO HDLP | Low beam headlamp relay | |
| HI HDLP | High beam headlamp relay | |
| A / CON | A/C compressor relay | |
| F / PUMP | Fuel pump relay | |
| DRL | Daytime Running Lights (DRL) relay | |
| COND2 | Condenser fan relay 2 | |
| HORN | Horn relay | |
| MAIN | Main engine relay | |
| START | Starter motor relay | |
| RAD | Radiator cooling fan relay | |
| COND | Condenser fan relay 1 | |
Auxiliary Fuse Box
Installed on diesel-engine models only.
Location.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Circuit / Protected Component | Rating (A) |
| 1 | Fuel filter heater | 30 |
| 2 | PTC heater 3 | 40 |
| 3 | PTC heater 2 | 40 |
| 4 | Glow plugs | 60 |
| 5 | PTC heater 1 | 40 |
Passenger Compartment
Located on the driver’s side of the instrument panel behind a removable access panel.
General view of the first-generation Kia Forte / Cerato interior fuse box.
| Diagram | ||
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| Fuse | Circuit / Protected Component | Rating (A) |
| START | Starter signal / Ignition start switch | 10 |
| SRF / D LOCK |
Power sunroof, Central door locking | 20 |
| RR FOG | Rear fog lamps | 10 |
| HAZARD | Hazard warning lamps | 10 |
| A / CON | Air conditioning system | 10 |
| CLUSTER | Body Control Module (BCM), Instrument Cluster (indicators), A/C Control Module | 10 |
| RKE | Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system | 10 |
| S / HTR | Heated seats | 20 |
| C / LIGHTER | Kia Forte cigarette lighter fuse | 15 |
| A / BAG | Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) / Airbags | 15 |
| R / WIPER | Rear window wiper | 15 |
| AUDIO | Audio head unit / Infotainment system | 10 |
| ABS | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 10 |
| POWER | Auxiliary 12V power outlet | 15 |
| ROOM | Interior / Dome lamps | 15 |
| IGN | Ignition switch circuit | 10 |
| ECU | Engine Control Unit (ECU) | 10 |
| TAIL RH | Right tail lamp, license plate lamp | 10 |
| T / SIG | Turn signal lamps | 10 |
| RR / HTR | Heated rear window (defogger) | 30 |
| P / WDW LH |
Power window (Left / Driver side) | 25 |
| HTD / MIRR | Heated exterior rearview mirrors | 10 |
| P / WDW RH |
Power window (Right / Passenger side) | 25 |
| TAIL LH | Left tail lamp | 10 |
| R1 RR / HTR | Rear window defogger relay | |
| R2 RESISTOR | Blower motor resistor | |
| R3 P / WDW | Power window relay | |
| R4 ACC / PWR | Accessory / Auxiliary power outlet relay | |
| R5 TAIL | Tail lamp relay | |