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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2016 Kia Forte EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
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CONNECTOR PIN INFORMATION
| No. | Connector A (24 pins) | No. | Connector B (20 pins) | No. | Connector C (18 pins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VBAT CPU | 1 | Assistant side antenna ground | 1 | Immobilizer antenna ground |
| 2 | VBAT Load | 2 | Assistant side antenna power | 2 | Immobilizer antenna power |
| 3 | Ignition 1 | 3 | Driver side antenna ground | 3 | - |
| 4 | Ignition 2 relay | 4 | Driver side antenna power | 4 | - |
| 5 | Ignition 1 relay | 5 | Wheel speed | 5 | SSB LED OFF |
| 6 | - | 6 | P position | 6 | SSB LED ON |
| 7 | - | 7 | - | 7 | SSB LED ACC |
| 8 | EMS COM | 8 | C-CAN High | 8 | SSB illumination power |
| 9 | - | 9 | C-CAN Low | 9 | - |
| 10 | B-CAN High | 10 | Interior antenna ground | 10 | - |
| 11 | B-CAN Low | 11 | Interior antenna power | 11 | - |
| 12 | ACC | 12 | Bumper antenna ground | 12 | - |
| 13 | Ignition 2 relay | 13 | Bumper antenna power | 13 | Stop lamp fuse |
| 14 | ACC relay | 14 | Trunk antenna ground | 14 | Brake switch |
| 15 | Starter relay | 15 | Trunk antenna power | 15 | - |
| 16 | Start feedback | 16 | - | 16 | Immobilizer indicator |
| 17 | - | 17 | RPM | 17 | Exterior buzzer |
| 18 | - | 18 | - | 18 | SSB illumination ground |
| 19 | - | 19 | SSB switch 2 | ||
| 20 | Assist toggle button | 20 | SSB switch 1 | ||
| 21 | Driver toggle button | ||||
| 22 | - | ||||
| 23 | Power ground 2 | ||||
| 24 | Power ground 1 | ||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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