Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2008 Kia Sportage?
On a 2008 Kia Sportage, take constant power from the White wire at the grey 6-pin ignition harness plug, steering column, pin 5, ignition from the Blue wire at the grey 6-pin ignition harness plug, steering column, pin 6, and ground to clean, bare body metal. Meter every wire first.
Meter every wire before you tap it. Colors change with trim and build date.
OBD-II port:Under the dash, driver sideBest power spot:Ignition harness plugSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Key start (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2008 Kia Sportage?
Constant, ignition and accessory are on one plug at the key cylinder.
Bare metal under the dashNo ground wire in the guide. Never the battery negative post.
Starter is Green on pin 1. Never tap it.
Option 2 Backup
Fuse tap
If you would rather not open the column.
Ignition
Fuse tap
Interior fuse panelBackup: a slot that is dead off and hot on.
Use an add-a-fuse.
From Fortin's install guides for the 2005 to 2010 Sportage with a key and automatic transmission (guides 23961, 101421, 61901 and 23971).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2008 Kia Sportage for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
Left turnNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
Right turnNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
Park lightNegative -Not yet checked
Brown
Blue 18-pin parking lights harness plug, pin 14Negative parking light. Meter it first.
HeadlightNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
ReverseNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
Dome lightNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
Each chip shows the main insulation color with its stripe. Source: Fortin's install guides for the 2005 to 2010 Sportage with a key and automatic transmission (guides 23961, 101421, 61901 and 23971).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2008 Kia Sportage for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
BrakePositive +Not yet checked
Red
White 4-pin plug on the brake switch, pin 1Positive with the pedal down.
DoorsNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
CAN dataNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
Parking brakeNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
Vehicle speedNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
Source: Fortin's install guides for the 2005 to 2010 Sportage with a key and automatic transmission (guides 23961, 101421, 61901 and 23971). Wires marked Not found were not in the guides.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2008 Kia Sportage?
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guides.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2008 Kia Sportage?
OBD II
Diagnostic portOBD-II port: under the dash, driver sidePlug-in GPS trackers and OBD harnesses connect here. Check the port before you plan the install.
Which years share wiring with the 2008 Kia Sportage?
This page2008Kia Sportage.
Same wiring2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010Same vehicle colors in all four Fortin guides for these years.
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This page covers the 2008 Kia Sportage compact SUV with a key start and automatic transmission, 4-cylinder or V6.
The wire colors come from Fortin's install guides, read wire by wire. Our own team has not yet metered these on a 2008 Sportage.
Written by API Signal, fleet GPS and camera installers for 35+ years across Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, installing every major telematics and camera brand. Every wire on this page lists its source.
Test every wire with a meter before you tap it
No wiring information is ever guaranteed. Colors and locations change with trim, options and build date, and the manufacturer can change them in the middle of a model year. We share this as a starting point for installers, and you are responsible for confirming every connection on the vehicle in front of you.
Common questions about 2008 Kia Sportage wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2008 Kia Sportage?
White at the grey 6-pin ignition harness plug, steering column, pin 5. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2008 Kia Sportage?
Blue at the grey 6-pin ignition harness plug, steering column, pin 6. Hot with the key in run. Meter it before you tap it.
Where is the brake wire on a 2008 Kia Sportage?
Red (positive +) at the white 4-pin plug on the brake switch, pin 1. Positive with the pedal down. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2008 Kia Sportage?
2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010. Same vehicle colors in all four Fortin guides for these years.
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