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In this article, you will find information about the fuses of the Kia Sportage (NB) (models 2002, and 2003), including diagrams of the fuse boxes, a list of fuses and relays, their designation, and the location of the fuse blocks within the vehicle.
Checking and Replacing Fuses in Kia Sportage
A vehicle’s electrical system is protected from electrical overload damage by fuses. If any of your vehicle’s lights, accessories, or controls do not work, check the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse has blown, the element inside the fuse will be melted.
Caution!
- Turn Ihe ignition switch and all other switches off.
- Always replace a blown fuse with one of the same rating.
- Never replace a fuse with anything but another fuse of the same rating.
- A higher capacity fuse could cause damage and possibly a tire.
- Do not use a screwdriver or any other metal object to remove fuses because it may cause a short circuit and damage the system.
Location of Fuse Boxes
Passenger Compartment:
Located in the driver’s side kick panel
Engine Compartment:
The engine compartment near the battery. Remove the fuse block cover by unhooking the tab on one end and tilting the cover back toward the other end.
If the 80A “MAIN” fuse is blown, it must be removed as follows:
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the nuts “A” in the photo below.
- Lift the fuse block and remove the bolts “B” the photo below.
- Replace the fuse with a new one of the same 80A rating.
- Reinstall in the reverse order of removal.
Fuse Box Diagrams
2002-2003
Passenger Compartment
| Description | A | Protected components |
|---|---|---|
| C/FAN | 20A | Cooling fan |
| HEATER | 30A | Heater |
| TAIL | 10A | Tail lights |
| OBD-II | 10A | Engine emission control |
| D/LOCK | 20A | Auto door lock |
| P/OUTLET | (20A) | Electric power outlet |
| DEF 2 | 10A | Defroster |
| ROOM | 10A | Interior lights, Cargo area lights |
| ST.SIGN | 10A | Side turn signal |
| RR WIPER | 10A | Rear wiper |
| WIPER | 10A | Front wiper |
| HEAD LOW | 20A | Headlights low beam |
| HEAD HI | 15A | Headlights high beam |
| STOP | 15A | Stop lights |
| HORN | 10A | Horn |
| HAZARD | 15A | Hazard lamp |
| DEF 1 | 20A | Defroster |
| ENG | 15A | Diagnosis connector |
| A/BAG | 10A | Airbags |
| METER | 10A | Instrument panel |
| TURN | 10A | Turn signal light |
| RADIO | 10A | Radio system |
| CIGAR | 15A | Cigarette lighter |
Engine Compartment
| Description | A | Protected components |
|---|---|---|
| HEAD | 30A | Headlights |
| BTN 1 | 40A | Stop lights, License plate lights, Dome lights, Hzard lamp |
| IGN 2 | 40A | Ignition |
| MEMORY | 15A | Room lights, Audio, Meterset |
| INJ | 60A | Injector |
| BTN 2 | 40A | Stop lights, License plate lights, Dome lights, Hzard lamp |
| IGN 1 | 30A | Ignition |
| A/CON | 40A | Air conditioner system |
| ABS 1 | 30A | Anti-lock brake system |
| P/WIN | 30A | Power window |
| ABS 2 | (30A) | Anti-lock brake system |
| ECU | 10A | Engine control unit |
| MAIN RLY | 15A | Fuel Pump, Injectors, Main relay, Fuel pump relay |
| O2 UP | (10A) | Oxygen sensor |
| O2 DN | (10A) | Oxygen sensor |
| F/PUMP | 10A | Fuel Pump, Diagnosis connector |
| MAIN | 80A | For protection of all cir |