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The Kia Mohave (also known as the Borrego) is a mid-size SUV manufactured by Kia Motors since 2008. It made its official debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2008. This guide provides detailed fuse box diagrams and relay assignments for the first-generation Kia Borrego / Mohave (HM chassis) produced from 2008 through 2020.
Below you will find component location diagrams and photos of the power distribution boxes. Fuses for the “Cigarette Lighter” and “Fuel Pump” are highlighted in bold.
Engine Compartment
Component location.
Main Fuse Box
Located on the left side of the engine compartment behind a protective plastic cover.
General view.
| Diagram | ||
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| Name | Description | A |
| FRT / RR WASHER | Front/rear windshield washer motor relay, washer pump motor | 10 |
| STOP LAMP | Brake Light Switch, DBC (Downhill Brake Control) relay | 20 |
| KEY SW 1 | Ignition switch, PDM relay box (IG1 relay, ACC relay) | 25 |
| STOP SIGNAL | ABS Control Module, ESP/ESC Control Module, ECM, Smart Key Control Module | 7.5 |
| A / C COMP | A/C compressor relay | 7.5 |
| FRT DEICER | Windshield wiper de-icer relay | 15 |
| HORN | Horn relay | 15 |
| ECU 1 | ECM, MAF sensor, immobilizer module, A/C compressor relay | 10 |
| 02 DN | Downstream oxygen sensors (No. 3, 4) | 10 |
| ECU 2 | Oil control valve (OCV), ECM, Variable Intake System (VIS) valve, Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) | 15 |
| 02 UP | Upstream oxygen sensors (No. 1, 2) | 10 |
| IGN COIL | Ignition coils (No. 1–6), condenser/capacitor (No. 1, 2) | 20 |
| INJECTOR | Engine Control Module (ECM), fuel injectors (No. 1–6) | 15 |
| P / TRAIN | ECM main relay box (Alarm horn relay) | 7.5 |
| FUEL PUMP | Kia Borrego / Mohave fuel pump fuse | 15 |
| ATM | Transmission Control Module (TCM) | 15 |
| A / SUSP | Electronically Controlled Air Suspension (ECAS) module | 15 |
| ABS 2 | ABS control module, ESP/ESC control module | 40 |
| ABS 1 | ABS control module, ESP/ESC control module | 40 |
| PDM | Smart Key (PDM) control module | 20 |
| FRT WIPER | Front wiper ON relay, Front wiper LO/HI speed relay | 30 |
| KEY SW 2 | Starter relay No. 1, Ignition switch, PDM relay box (IG2 relay) | 30 |
| RAM 1 | Rear Area Module (RAM) feed (15A center console power outlet fuse, 15A rear RH power outlet fuse, 15A fuel filler door fuse, 20A rear RH power window fuse, 20A P/WIN-RFI rear RH fuse, 7.5A luggage compartment lamp fuse) | 50 |
| RAM 2 | Rear Area Module (RAM) feed (25A rear RH defogger fuse, 30A tailgate lock actuator fuse, 15A door lock fuse, 15A rear RH wiper fuse) | 50 |
| RAM 3 | Rear Area Module (RAM) feed (30A audio amplifier fusible link) | 50 |
| IPM 1 | Instrument Panel Module (IPM) feed (7.5A interior illumination fuse, 30A DDM fuse, 20A front seat warmer fuse, 7.5A OBD-II fuse, 25A sunroof fuse, 7.5A door lock fuse A) | 50 |
| IPM 2 | Instrument Panel Module (IPM) feed (30A ADM fusible link, 15A front power outlet fuse, 15A power adjustable pedal fuse, power tilt steering module fuse, 20A power telescopic steering module fuse) | 50 |
| IPM 3 | Instrument Panel Module (IPM) feed (7.5A memory fuse, 30A driver power seat fuse, 20A passenger power seat fuse, 20A rear RH seat warmer fuse, 7.5A luggage compartment fuse, 15A audio fuse) | 50 |
| 4WD | Electronic 4WD / AWD Control Module | 30 |
Auxiliary Fuse & Relay Box
Located between the battery and the cowl panel/windshield.
General view.
| Diagram | ||
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| Name | Description | A |
| C / FAN LOW | Radiator cooling fan relay (Low speed) | 30 |
| E / BRAKE | Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) / Electric Brakes | 30 |
| FRONT BLOWER | Front HVAC blower motor relay | 40 |
| REAR BLOWER | Rear HVAC blower motor relay | 30 |
| C / FAN HI | Radiator cooling fan relay (High speed) | 60 |
| AIR SUSPENSION | Air suspension compressor relay | 40 |
| FUEL HEATER | Fuel filter heater relay | 30 |
| PTC1 PTC2 PTC3 | PTC cabin heater / thermostat relays | - |
Luggage Compartment
Located behind the interior trim panel on the left side of the cargo area.
General view.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Description | A |
| 1 | D / LOCK - Rear door lock/unlock relay | 15 |
| 2 | RR WIPER - Rear wiper motor relay | 15 |
| 4 | MODULE 1 - Center console switch assembly (LH/RH) | 7.5 |
| 5 | RR DEFOG - Rear window defogger relay | 25 |
| 7 | RR P / WIN-RH - Rear RH power window relay (Up/Down) | 20 |
| 8 | LUGGAGE - Cargo area / luggage compartment lamp | 7.5 |
| 9 | RR P / WIN-LH - Rear LH power window relay (Up/Down) | 20 |
| 10 | FUEL DR - Fuel filler door release relay | 15 |
| 11 | CONSOL P / OUT - Center console power outlet | 15 |
| 12 | RR P / OUT - Rear cigarette lighter / power outlet | 15 |
| T / G POWER LATCH |
Power tailgate control module / power latch | 30 |
| AMP | JBL Premium Audio Amplifier | 30 |
Passenger Compartment
Located behind the access cover on the driver's side of the dashboard.
Overview of the interior passenger compartment fuse box.
| Diagram | ||
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| Name | Description | A |
| AUDIO | Audio/Video Navigation (AVN) head unit, Telematics/MTS emergency call module | 15 |
| MEMORY | Front/rear A/C control module, instrument cluster, front module, rear module, driver/passenger door module, IP multimedia control module, power tilt/telescopic steering wheel module, RF receiver | 7.5 |
| IG2-1 | Front A/C control module, multifunction switch, driver/passenger seat warmer module, rain sensor, Around View Monitor (AVM), Smart Key control module, relay unit (front/rear A/C relays), engine compartment junction box (A/C cooling relay 2, fuel heater relay), climate control module | 7.5 |
| HEATED S / WHEEL | Heated steering wheel control module | 15 |
| IG2-2 | Rear A/C control module, driver/passenger door module, multi-function console (MFC) switch | 7.5 |
| OBD-II | Engine Start/Stop switch, Data Link Connector (DLC) | 7.5 |
| ROOM | Emergency stop signal switch, map lamp, left/right sun visor vanity illumination, front/rear A/C control module, overhead console lamp, tail lamp | 7.5 |
| K / LOCK | Sport mode switch, driver/passenger door module, ignition key interlock solenoid | 7.5 |
| ILLUMI | Interior switches and instrument backlighting/illumination | 7.5 |
| RR S / WARMER |
Rear seat warmer relay | 20 |
| SEAT WARMER |
Driver/passenger seat warmer module, driver and passenger climate-controlled seat module | 20 |
| SUNROOF | Sunroof control module | 25 |
| TPMS | Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) module | 7.5 |
| S / TILT | Power tilt and telescopic steering column module | 20 |
| PASS P / SEAT |
Power passenger seat control switch | 20 |
| DRIVER P / SEAT |
Power driver seat switch, driver lumbar support switch, Integrated Memory System (IMS) module | 30 |
| ACC | Audio unit, AVN head unit, telematics module, Smart Key module, Around View Monitor (AVM), JBL amplifier | 7.5 |
| FRT CIGAR | Kia Borrego / Mohave front cigarette lighter fuse | 15 |
| START | Burglar alarm relay, starter relay | 7.5 |
| AIR BAG IND |
Instrument cluster (Airbag indicator lamp) | 7.5 |
| ABS | ABS module, ESC module, DBC relay, steering angle sensor, brake light switch | 7.5 |
| IGN 1 | Rheostat, air suspension module, electrochromic mirror, front wiper motor, Smart Key module, OBD-II connector, telematics module, rear parking assist buzzer, rear parking assist switch, sport mode switch, AVN head unit, brake light switch, auto-leveling headlamp sensor, alternator, multifunction switch, TPMS module, Blind Spot Detection (BSD) radar, steering column adjustment module, front climate control module, instrument cluster, fuel filter warning lamp switch, Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) module, front/rear parking sensors | 7.5 |
| ENG | Engine Control Module (ECM), Transmission Control Module (TCM), 4WD ECM, Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, Smart Key module, ignition switch, OBD-II connector | 7.5 |
| AIR BAG | Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbag control module | 15 |
| DDM | Driver Door Module (DDM), driver safety power window module | 30 |
| ADM | Assistant/Passenger Door Module (ADM), passenger safety power window module | 30 |