Electrical Component Locator: Switches

2010 Kia Forte EX, StandardSECTION Switches
SWITCHES LOCATION

Component Location
Back-Up Lamp Switch On transaxle rear cover. See Figure.
Back-Up Lamp Switch (2.0L W/M/T) On transaxle. See Figure.
Cruise Clutch Pedal Position Switch Clutch pedal. See Figure.
Driver Seat Buckle Switch (Advanced Air Bag) Driver seat frame. See Figure.
Ignition Lock Switch Clutch pedal. See Figure.
Oil Pressure Switch Side of engine block. See Figure.
Oil Pressure Switch (2.0L ULEV) Left side of engine. See Figure.
Parking Brake Switch Parking brake lever. See Figure.
Power Steering Switch On power steering pump. See Figure.
Seat Belt Buckle Switch (Passenger) (Advanced Air Bag) Passenger seat frame. See Figure.
Seat Belt Switch (Left Front) (Depowered Air Bag) Left front seat frame. See Figure.
Stop Lamp Switch Brake pedal assembly. See Figure.
Transaxle Range Switch Top of transaxle. See Figure.
RENDER: 1.0x

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