Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2014 Kia Cadenza?
On a 2014 Kia Cadenza, take constant power from the Black wire at the white 4-pin plug at the fuse box, pin 1, ignition from the Red wire at the white 16-pin plug at the fuse box, pin 8, 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:Fuse box plugsSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Push-to-start (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2014 Kia Cadenza?
Constant and ignition are at the interior fuse box plugs.
Option 1 All the power
Fuse box plugs
White 4-pin and 16-pin plugs at the fuse box.
Constant
Black
White 4-pin plug at the fuse box, pin 112V battery feed. Fortin adds a fuse.
Ignition
Red
White 16-pin plug at the fuse box, pin 8Ignition 1, hot with the car on. Ignition 2 is Blue on pin 7.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground wire in the guide. Never the battery negative post.
Starter is Pink/Black on pin 14 of the 16-pin plug. Never tap it.
Option 2 Backup
Fuse tap
For accessory power.
Accessory
Fuse tap
Interior fuse panelNo accessory wire in the guide. Find a slot that is hot only in accessory and run.
Use an add-a-fuse.
From Fortin's install guide for the 2014 to 2016 Cadenza with push-to-start (guide 17011).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2014 Kia Cadenza 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
White
White 16-pin plug on the headlight switch, pin 15Ground when the parking lights are on. 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 2014 to 2016 Cadenza with push-to-start (guide 17011).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2014 Kia Cadenza for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
Driver doorNegative -Not yet checked
Blue
White 24-pin plug at the fuse box, pin 5Ground when the driver door is open.
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Blue/Black (CAN 1 high)
Green/Black (CAN 1 low)
White 24-pin plug at the back of the I/P fuse box, pins 23 and 24CAN 2 is Black (high) and Yellow (low) at OBD-II pins 6 and 14. Never cut or splice them.
BrakeNot 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 2014 to 2016 Cadenza with push-to-start (guide 17011). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2014 Kia Cadenza?
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guide.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2014 Kia Cadenza?
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 2014 Kia Cadenza?
This page2014Kia Cadenza, push-to-start.
Same wiring2015, 2016Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
Other years2017 and newerNot covered yet.
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This page covers the 2014 Kia Cadenza with push-to-start.
The wire colors come from Fortin's install guide, read wire by wire. Our own team has not yet metered these on a 2014 Cadenza.
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 2014 Kia Cadenza wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2014 Kia Cadenza?
Black at the white 4-pin plug at the fuse box, pin 1. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2014 Kia Cadenza?
Red at the white 16-pin plug at the fuse box, pin 8. Ignition 1, hot with the car on. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2014 Kia Cadenza?
2015, 2016. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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