Safety Warning
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.
2018 Kia Forte EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Connector Pin Information
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Kia Niro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| No. | Connector A | Connector B | Connector C | Connector D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Key In Switch | Front Wiper Relay (Low) | - |
| 2 | - | Heated Handle Switch | Auto Light Sensor (GND) | IGN1 |
| 3 | Rear Left Seat Belt Indicator | - | PAS ON Switch Indicator | IGN2 (Heated Handle Power_1) |
| 4 | Assist Seat Belt Indicator | - | Heated Handle Switch Indicator | IGN2 (Heated handle Power_2) |
| 5 | Rear Center Seat Belt Indicator | Multi-Function Light Switch | - | Heated Handle Power |
| 6 | Rear Right Seat Belt Indicator | - | - | Room Lamp |
| 7 | - | - | Crash Signal | Ground (Power) |
| 8 | - | PAS (Option) | Auto Light Sensor | - |
| 9 | Mirror Unfolding Relay | Key Inter Lock Switch | NTC Sensor | - |
| 10 | Rear Wiper Relay | Sunroof Open Switch | Headlamp Switch (High) | Battery (+) |
| 11 | - | PAS ON Switch | Rear Wiper Switch | - |
| 12 | - | Multi-Function Switch (GND) | Front Wiper INT Volume Switch | - |
| 13 | Key Solenoid | - | Front Wiper Switch | RPAS Power |
| 14 | Foot Lamp | - | Fog Lamp Switch | FPAS Power |
| 15 | ATM Solenoid | - | Front Wiper Relay (High) | Ground (Signal) |
| 16 | - | - | Auto Light Sensor (Power) | |
| 17 | Security Indicator | - | Sunroof Enable (High) | |
| 18 | Pocket Lamp | - | - | |
| 19 | Safety Power Window Enable (Low) | C-CAN (High) | - | |
| 20 | Key Hole Illumination | C-CAN (Low) | - | |
| 21 | - | B-CAN (Low) | Front Wiper Low Back-Up Switch | |
| 22 | - | B-CAN (High) | NTC (GND) | |
| 23 | Mirror Fold Relay | - | IGN2 | |
| 24 | - | LIN_Rain Sensor | ACC | |
| 25 | LIN_PAS | Rear Wiper Washer Switch | ||
| 26 | - | Front Wiper Washer Switch | ||
| 27 | - | Blade Position (High) | ||
| 28 | Rear Defogger Switch | Brake Switch | ||
| 29 | Rain Sensor (Option) | |||
| 30 | - | |||
| 31 | - | |||
| 32 | - |
Factory Service Tools
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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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