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2009 Kia Rio

Subcompact car. Key start (this page).

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Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2009 Kia Rio?

On a 2009 Kia Rio, take constant power from the Blue wire at the blue 6-pin plug on the ignition harness, pin 2, ignition from the Pink wire at the blue 6-pin plug on the ignition harness, 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 2009 Kia Rio?

Constant, ignition and accessory are on one plug at the ignition harness.

Option 1 All the power

Ignition harness plug

Blue 6-pin plug on the steering column.

Constant
Blue
Blue 6-pin plug on the ignition harness, pin 212V battery feed.
Ignition
Pink
Blue 6-pin plug on the ignition harness, pin 6Hot with the key in run.
Accessory
Orange
Blue 6-pin plug on the ignition harness, pin 3Accessory.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground wire in the guide. Never the battery negative post.
Starter is White 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 guide for the 2005 to 2011 Rio and Rio5 with a key (guide 97241).

Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2009 Kia Rio 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
Red
Blue 20-pin plug on the parking light switchNegative 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 guide for the 2005 to 2011 Rio and Rio5 with a key (guide 97241).

Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2009 Kia Rio for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?

Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
BrakePositive +Not yet checked
Red/Orange
Gray 18-pin plug on the fuse boxPositive with the pedal down. Meter it first.
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 guide for the 2005 to 2011 Rio and Rio5 with a key (guide 97241). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.

Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2009 Kia Rio?

Steering columnIgnition harness plugConstant, ignition, accessory.
Fuse boxGray 18-pin plugBrake.
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.

Locations from Fortin's install guide.

Where is the OBD-II port on a 2009 Kia Rio?

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 2009 Kia Rio?

This page2009Kia Rio and Rio5.
Same wiring2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
Newer years2012 and newerDifferent colors. Check the page for your year.
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This page covers the 2009 Kia Rio sedan and Rio5 hatchback with a key start.

The wire colors come from Fortin's install guide, read wire by wire. Our own team has not yet metered these on a 2009 Rio.

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 2009 Kia Rio wiring

What wire is constant power on a 2009 Kia Rio?

Blue at the blue 6-pin plug on the ignition harness, pin 2. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.

What wire is ignition on a 2009 Kia Rio?

Pink at the blue 6-pin plug on the ignition harness, pin 6. Hot with the key in run. Meter it before you tap it.

Where is the brake wire on a 2009 Kia Rio?

Red/Orange (positive +) at the gray 18-pin plug on the fuse box. Positive with the pedal down. Meter it before you tap it.

Which years share wiring with the 2009 Kia Rio?

2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.

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