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In this article, we consider the first-generation KIA Sorento (BL), produced from 2003 to 2009. Here you will find fuse box diagrams of KIA Sorento 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, get information about the location of the fuse panels inside the car, and learn about the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout) and relay.
See other KIA Sorento:
Fuse Layout KIA Sorento 2003-2009
Cigar lighter (power outlet) fuses in the KIA Sorento 2003-2006 – see fuses “P/SCK(CTR)” (Center power socket), “CIGAR (FRT)” (Cigar lighter), “P/SCK (FRT, RR)” (Front and rear power sockets)) in the Instrument panel fuse box, and fuse “BTN 1” in the Engine compartment fuse box. Since 2007 – fuses “CIGAR (FRT)” (Cigar lighter) in the Instrument panel fuse box, and fuses “CENTER P/OUTLET”, “P/OUTLET” in the Engine compartment fuse box.
Table of Contents
Fuse box location
Fuse box location
Instrument panel
The fuse box is located behind the cover below the driver’s side of the instrument panel.
Left-hand drive vehicles
Right-hand drive vehicles
Engine compartment
Alternator fuse (Main fuse)
Inside the fuse/relay panel covers, you can find the label describing fuse/relay name and capacity. Not all fuse panel descriptions in this manual may be applicable to your vehicle.
Fuse box diagrams
Fuse box diagrams
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2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Instrument panel
| Description | AMP RATING | PROTECTED OMPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| 1. W/SHD | 15 A | Defroster |
| 2. S/ROOF | 20 A | Sunroof |
| 3. START | 10 A | Starting system, PCM, ACC |
| 4. HAZARD | 15 A | Turn & Hazard flasher unit |
| 5. P/SCK(CTR) | 15 A | Center power socket |
| 6. CIGAR (FRT) | 15 A | Cigar lighter |
| 7. DRL/OBD-II | 10 A | Check connector |
| 8. WIPER (FRT) | 20 A | Wiper & Washer, Head light, Front heater & Aircon, Cooling system. Defroster |
| 9. P/SCK (FRT, RR) | 30 A | Front and rear power socket |
| 10. RELAY COIL | 10 A | Relay coil |
| 11. WIPER (RR) | 10 A | Wiper & Washer, ETWIS, Heater & Aircon, Trip computer, sunroof |
| 12. ACC | 10 A | Power mirror, Cigar lighter, Power Socket, Clock, Keyless entry, Audio |
| 13. TCCS | 20 A | Transfer case control unit |
| 14. FOG (RR) | 15 A | Rear fog lamp |
| 15. O/S MIRROR | 10 A | Electric remote control mirror |
| 16. ROOM LAMP | 10 A | Instrument cluster, ETWIS, Head light, DRL, Keyless entry, Room lamp, Sunvior lamp, Clock |
| 17. S/WARMER | 20 A | Seat warmer |
| 18. PREMIUM AUDIO | 30 A | Audio |
| 19. STOP LAMP | 20 A | Stop light |
| 20. TURN LAMP | 10 A | Turn & Hazard flasher unit |
| 21. A/BAG | 10 A | Airbag |
| 22. METER | 10 A | PCM, ACC, Trip computer, Stop light ,DRL, ETWIS, Instrument cluster, Front heater & Aircon |
| 23. TRAILER | 15 A | Trailer accessory |
| 24. ENGINE | 10 A | PCM, Cooling, Speed sensor, Diagnosis connector, ACC, Instrument cluster, ABS |
Engine compartment
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Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment (2003-2006)
| Description | AMP RATING | PROTECTED OMPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| HORN | 15 A | Horn |
| P/TRN | 10 A | PCM, Main relay |
| INJECTOR | 15 A | PCM |
| AUDIO | 20 A | Audio |
| HEAD (HI) | 15 A | Head Light |
| ILLUMI | 10 A | Key hole illumination |
| O2 (DN) | 15 A | PCM |
| HEAD (LO) | 15 A | Head light |
| EXT | 15 A | DRL, License lamp, Tail lamp, Position lamp, Turn lamp |
| P/W (LH) | 25 A | Power window |
| O2 (UP) | 15 A | PCM |
| DEF | 25 A | Defroster |
| FUEL | 15 A | Fuel pump relay |
| P/W (RH) | 25 A | Power window |
| ECU | 10 A | PCM, Cooling |
| MEMORY | 10 A | Front heater & aircon, Etwis, Keyless entry system |
| F/FOG | 15 A | Front fog lamp |
| IGN 2 | 30 A | Ignition switch |
| BTN 3 | 40 A | Turn & Hazard flasher unit, Power door lock |
| ABS 1 | 40 A | ABS |
| C/FAN (1) | 40 A | Cooling system |
| F/BLW | 30 A | Front heater & Aircon |
| C/FAN (2) | 30 A | Cooling system |
| BTN 1 | 40 A | Cigar lighter, Power socket |
| IGN 1 | 40 A | Ignition switch |
| BTN 2 | 30 A | Power seat, PCM |
2004 RHD (UK)
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Instrument panel
| Description | Amp rating | PROTECTED COMPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| (W/SHD) | 15A | Front defroster relay |
| (S/ROOF) | 20A | Sunroof unit |
| START | 10A | Transmission range switch (AyT only), starter relay |
| HAZARD | 15A | Hazard switch |
| P/SCK (CTR) | 15A | Center power outlet |
| CIGAR (FRT) | 15A | Front cigar lighter |
| (DRL/OBD-II) | 10A | DRL unit, OBD-II check connector |
| WIPER (FRT) | 20A | Front wiper, Front defroster relay Fuel filter relay, Sunroof unit |
| P/SCK (FRT, RR) | 30A | Front and rear power outlet |
| WIPER (RR) | 10A | Rear wiper & washer switch, Rear wiper control unit |
| ACC | 10A | Cigar lighter relay, Power outlet relay |
| (RELAY COIL) | 10A | Defroster cooling system Headlight, Heater & Air-conditioner |
| (TCCS) | 20A | Transfer case control unit |
| (FOG (RR)) | 15A | Rear fog light (if equipped) |
| (O/S MIRROR) | 10A | Electric remote control mirror Outside rearview mirror folding control unit |
| ROOM LAMP | 10A | Cargo room light, Overhead console Center room light, Door courtesy light, Sunvisor light |
| (S/WARMER) | 20A | Front seat warmer |
| PREMIUM AUDIO | 30A | Premium audio |
| STOP LAMP | 20A | Stop light switch |
| TURN LAMP | 10A | Hazard switch, ETACS, DRL unit, Auto light control unit Rear control unit |
| (A/BAG) | 10A | Air bag control unit |
| METER | 10A | Cluster, Back-up light switch, Air-conditioner control unit AQS sensor, Transmission range switch (AT only), ECAT control unit (AT only) |
| (TRAILER) | 15A | Trailer electrical system |
| ENGINE | 10A | Engine control unit, Speed sensor, Transfer case control unit |
Engine compartment
Gasoline
Diesel
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Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment (2004 RHD)
| Description | AMP RATING | PROTECTED COMPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| FUEL | 15A | Fuel pump relay |
| F/HEATER | 30A | Fuel filter heating system |
| HORN | 15A | Horn relay |
| HEAD (HI) | 15A | Head light, Cluster |
| HEAD (LO) | 15A | Head light |
| (H/BURN) | 20A | Fuel fired heater (Diesel Engine Only) |
| (H/LP WASH) | 20A | Head lamp washer |
| ECU | 10A | Engine control unit |
| 02 (DN) | 15A | Rear 02 sensor |
| 02 (UP) | 15A | Front 02 sensor |
| P/TRN | 10A | Main relay, Alternator |
| P/W (LH) | 25A | Power window switch (LH) |
| P/W (RH) | 25A | Power window switch (RH) |
| DEF | 25A | Defroster relay |
| MAIN | 120 A | Alternator |
| IGN1 | 40A | Ignition switch |
| IGN2 | 30A | Starter relay, Ignition switch |
| (ABS) | 40A | ABS Control unit |
| F/BLW | 30A | Front blower relay |
| (F/FOG) | 15A | Front fog light relay |
| GLOW 1 | 60A | Glow plug (Diesel Engine Only) |
| GLOW 2 | 60A | Glow plug (Diesel Engine Only) |
| W/HTR 1 | 30A | Water heater 1 (Diesel Engine Only) |
| W/HTR2 | 30A | Water heater 2 (Diesel Engine Only) |
| W/HTR3 | 30A | Water heater 3 (Diesel Engine Only) |
| F/HEATER | 30A | Fuel filter heating system |
| INJECTOR | 15A | Engine control unit, EGR solenoid valve (if equipped), Glow relay (Diesel Engine Only), Water heater relay (Diesel Engine Only) |
| BTN1 | 40A | ROOM 10A fuse, TCCS 20A fuse, STOP 15A fuse, Power outlet |
| BTN2 | 20A | Rear fog lamp, Power seat, seat water |
| BTN3 | 40A | W/SHD 15A, D/Lock, Hazard 15A, S/Roof 20A, OBD-II 10A, Seat (Driver) fuse |
| CD/FAN (C/FAN2) | 30A | Air-conditioner relay, Cooling fan relay (HI) |
| MEMORY | 10A | ETACS, Cluster, ECAT control unit, Air-conditioner unit, Muiti-meter |
| AUDIO | 20A | MEMORY 10A fuse, Rear wiper control unit, Audio |
| (EXT) | 15A | Fog light relay, License plate light, Rear combination light, Position light |
| ILLUMI | 10A | DRL unit, Glove box switch, Front cigar lighter, Hazard switch, Clock, Cluster, Muti-meter, Power window switch, Rear defroster switch, Rear wiper & washer switch, Audio |
2007, 2008, 2009
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Instrument panel
| Description | Amp rating | Protected component |
|---|---|---|
| W/SHD | 15A | Rear window defroster |
| TPMS | 10A | Tire pressure monitoring system |
| WIPER(FRT) | 20A | Front wiper |
| DRL/OBD-II | 15A | Daytime running light |
| HAZARD | 15A | Hazard warning light |
| WIPER(RR) | 10A | Rear wiper |
| S/ROOF | 20A | Sunroof |
| O/S MIRROR | 10A | Outside rearview mirror |
| RELAY COIL | 10A | Ignition coil |
| START | 10A | Start motor |
| S/WARMER | 20A | Seat warmer |
| ACC | 15A | Accessory |
| STOP LAMP | 20A | Stop light |
| TCCS | 20A | TCS, ESC, Immobilizer |
| ROOM LAMP | 10A | Room lamp |
| CIGAR(FRT) | 15A | Cigar lighter |
| O/S MIRROR DEF | 20A | Outside rearview mirror heater |
| ENGINE | 10A | Engine control unit |
| METER | 10A | Multi-meter |
| ABS IG | 10A | ABS |
| A/BAG | 10A | Airbag |
| TURN LAMP | 10A | Turn signal light |
| POWER SEAT | 30A | Power seat |
| DOOR LOCK | 20A | Central door lock |
| SPARE | 20A | Spare fuse |
Engine compartment
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Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment (2007, 2008, 2009)
| Description | Amp rating | Protected component |
|---|---|---|
| HORN | 15A | Horn |
| AUDIO | 30A | Audio |
| MAIN | 140A | Alternator |
| ALTERNATOR | 150A | Alternator |
| HEAD (HI) | 15A | Headlight (high) |
| HEAD (LO) | 15A | Headlight (low) |
| DEF | 25A | Rear window defroster |
| MEMORY | 10A | Cluster, ETACS, A/C, Clock, Room lamp |
| F/FOG | 15A | Front fog light |
| IGN 2 | 30A | Ignition |
| ABS | 40A | ABS |
| F/PUMP | 20A | Fuel pump |
| C/FAN | 30A | Radiator fan |
| IGN 1 | 40A | Ignition |
| EXT AMP | 30A | Amplifier |
| ILLUMI | 10A | Instrument panel illumination |
| EXT | 15A | Taillight, Turn signal light |
| CENTER P/OUTLET | 15A | Power outlet |
| BTN 3 | 40A | In panel B+ |
| F/BLW | 30A | Blower |
| BTN 1 | 40A | In panel B+ |
| BTN 2 | 30A | In panel B+ |
| P/TRN | 10A | Power train control system sensors, TCU |
| P/OUTLET | 30A | Power outlet |
| P/W LH | 25A | Power window (left) |
| P/W RH | 25A | Power window (right) |
| INJECTOR | 15A | Injector |
| IG COIL | 10A | Ignition coil |
| O2 SNSR | 15A | O2 sensor |
| ECU | 15A | Engine control unit |
| SPARE | 25A | Spare fuse |
| SPARE | 20A | Spare fuse |
| SPARE | 15A | Spare fuse |
| SPARE | 10A | Spare fuse |
2008 RHD (UK)
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Instrument panel
| Description | Amp rating | Protected component |
|---|---|---|
| W/SHD | 15A | Rear window defroster |
| H/LAMP WASHER | 20A | Headlight washer |
| WIPER(FRT) | 20A | Front wiper |
| DRL/OBD-IP | 15A | Daytime running light |
| HAZARD | 15A | Hazard warning light |
| WIPER(RR) | 10A | Rear wiper |
| S/ROOF | 20A | Sunroof |
| O/S MIRROR | 10A | Outside rearview mirror |
| RELAY COIL | 10A | Ignition coil |
| START | 10A | Start motor |
| S/WARMER | 20A | Seat warmer |
| ACC | 15A | Accessory |
| STOP LAMP | 20A | Stop light |
| TCCS | 20A | TCS, ESP, Immobiliser |
| ROOM LAMP | 10A | Room lamp |
| Rr FOG | 15A | Rear fog light |
| CIGAR(FRT) | 15A | Cigar lighter |
| O/S MIRROR DEF | 20A | Outside rearview mirror heater |
| ENGINE | 10A | Engine control unit |
| METER | 10A | Multi-meter |
| ABS IG | 10A | ABS |
| A/BAG | 10A | Airbag |
| TURN LAMP | 10A | Turn signal light |
| POWER SEAT | 30A | Power seat |
| DOOR LOCK | 20A | Central door lock |
| SPARE | 20A | Spare fuse |
Engine compartment
Gasoline
Diesel
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Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment (2008 RHD)
| Description | Amp rating | Protected component |
|---|---|---|
| HORN | 15A | Horn |
| AUDIO | 30A | Audio |
| MAIN | 140A (120A) | Alternator |
| ALTERNATOR | 150A | Alternator |
| HEAD (HI) | 15A | Headlight (high) |
| HEAD (LO) | 15A | Headlight (low) |
| DEF | 25A | Rear window defroster |
| MEMORY | 10A | Cluster, ETACS, A/C, Clock, Room lamp |
| F/FOG | 15A | Front fog light |
| IGN 2 | 30A | Ignition |
| ABS | 40A | ABS |
| F/PUMP | 20A | Fuel pump |
| C/FAN | 30A | Radiator fan |
| IGN 1 | 40A | Ignition |
| EXT AMP | 30A | Amplifier |
| ILLUMI | 10A | Instrument panel illumination |
| EXT | 15A | Taillight, Turn signal light |
| CENTER P/OUTLET | 15A | Power outlet |
| BTN 3 | 40A | In panel B+ |
| F/HEAT | 30A | Fuel-fired heater |
| F/BLW | 30A | Blower |
| BTN 1 | 40A | In panel B+ |
| BTN 2 | 30A | In panel B+ |
| P/TRN | 10A | Power train control system sensors,TCU |
| P/OUTLET | 30A | Power outlet |
| P/WLH | 25A | Power window (left) |
| P/WRH | 25A | Power window (right) |
| INJECTOR | 15A | Injector |
| ECU SEN | 15A | Sensors |
| IG COIL | 10A | Ignition coil |
| O2 SNSR | 15A | O2 sensor |
| ECU | 15A | Engine control unit |
| A/CON RLY | 10A | Air conditioner relay |
| ECU 2 | 15A | Engine control unit |
| ECU 1 | 15A | Engine control unit |
| l/C FAN | 20A | Inter cooler fan relay |
| C/FAN (HI) | 60A | Cooling fan (High) |
| ABS 2 | 20A | ABS |
| TRAILER | 30A | Trailer |
| C/FAN (LOW) | 30A | Cooling fan (Low) |
| GLOW 1 | 60A | Glow plug |
| H/BURN | 20A | Heating burner |
| P/HTR 1 | 40A | PTC heater |
| SPARE | 25A | Spare fuse |
| SPARE | 20A | Spare fuse |
| SPARE | 15A | Spare fuse |
| SPARE | 10A | Spare fuse |
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