The Kia Forte, known as 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. In this article, we will take a detailed look at the fuse box diagrams for the Kia Forte / Cerato (first generation; LD index) 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 years of manufacture.
Here you will find the locations and photos of distribution boxes. The fuses responsible for the “Cigarette lighter” and “Fuel Pump” are highlighted in bold.
In the engine compartment
Depending on the engine installed (gasoline or diesel), there may be one or two distribution blocks here.
Primary fuse box
Located behind the plastic cover on the left side of the underhood.
General view.
| Diagram | ||
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| Name | Description | Amps |
| ECU1 | Engine control unit | 10 |
| STOP | brake light | 15 |
| F / WIPER | Front wiper | 20 |
| R / FOG | Rear fog lamp | 10 |
| F / FOG | Front fog lamps | 15 |
| LO HDLP | Low beam headlights | 15 |
| HI HDLP | High beam headlights | 15 |
| A / CON | Air conditioning system | 10 |
| F / PUMP | Kia Forte fuel pump fuse | 15 |
| T / OPEN | Opening the boot lid | 15 |
| SAFTY P / WINDOW |
Power windows protection module | 20 |
| HORN | Buzzer | 10 |
| INJ | Injector | 15 |
| SNSR | Oxygen sensor | 10 |
| ECU2 | Engine control unit | 30 |
| SPARE | Spare fuse | - |
| ABS | Anti blocking system | 30 |
| BLOWER | Fan | 30 |
| IGN | Ignition switch | 30 |
| RAD | Radiator fan | 30 / 40 |
| COND | Condenser fan relay | 20 |
| ALT | Alternator | 120 / 140 |
| Relays | ||
| ATM | Automatic transmission control unit | |
| WIPER | Wiper relay | |
| F / FOG | Front fog lamps | |
| LO HDLP | Headlamps (low beam) | |
| HI HDLP | Headlight (high beam) | |
| A / CON | Air conditioner | |
| F / PUMP | Fuel pump | |
| DRL | Daytime Running Lights | |
| COND2 | Condenser fan | |
| HORN | Horn | |
| MAIN | Main | |
| START | Starter | |
| RAD | Radiator fan | |
| COND | Condenser fan | |
Additional distribution box
Installed on vehicles with diesel engine.
Location.
| Diagram | ||
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| № | Description | Amps |
| 1 | Fuel filter heater | 30 |
| 2 | PTC heater 3 | 40 |
| 3 | PTC heater 2 | 40 |
| 4 | Glow plug | 60 |
| 5 | PTC heater 1 | 40 |
In the passenger compartment
Located on the driver's side of the dashboard behind the plastic cover.
General view of the Kia Forte / Cerato 1 interior fuse box.
| Diagram | ||
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| Name | Legend | A |
| START | Starter motor | 10 |
| SRF / D LOCK |
Sunroof, Door locking | 20 |
| RR FOG | Rear fog lamp | 10 |
| HAZARD | Alarm | 10 |
| A / CON | Air conditioning system | 10 |
| CLUSTER | BCM, Instrument Panel (IND.), A / C Control Module | 10 |
| RKE | Remote access without keys | 10 |
| S / HTR | Heated seats | 20 |
| C / LIGHTER | Kia Forte cigarette lighter fuse | 15 |
| A / BAG | Safety Airbags | 15 |
| R / WIPER | Rear wiper | 15 |
| AUDIO | Audio device system | 10 |
| ABS | Anti-lock system ABS | 10 |
| POWER | power socket | 15 |
| ROOM | Interior light | 15 |
| IGN | Ignition | 10 |
| ECU | Engine control unit | 10 |
| TAIL RH | Rear lamps (right) | 10 |
| T / SIG | Turn signal lamp | 10 |
| RR / HTR | Heated rear window | 30 |
| P / WDW LH |
Power window (left) | 25 |
| HTD / MIRR | Outside rearview mirror heater | 10 |
| P / WDW RH |
Power window (right) | 25 |
| TAIL LH | Rear lamps (left) | 10 |
| R1 RR / HTR | Rear window defogger relay | |
| R2 RESISTOR | Resistor | |
| R3 P / WDW | Power windows relay | |
| R4 ACC / PWR | Accessories / Power outlet relay | |
| R5 TAIL | Rear light relay | |
