Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2014 Kia Sportage?
On a 2014 Kia Sportage, take constant power from the Red wire at the blue 6-pin ignition switch plug, steering column, pin 1, ignition from the Green wire at the blue 6-pin ignition switch plug, steering column, pin 4, 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 switch plugSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Key start (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2014 Kia Sportage?
Constant, ignition and accessory are on one plug at the key cylinder.
Option 1 All the power
Ignition switch plug
Blue 6-pin plug on the key cylinder, under the column cover.
Blue 6-pin ignition switch plug, steering column, pin 4Hot with the key in run.
Accessory
Blue
Blue 6-pin ignition switch plug, steering column, pin 2Accessory.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground color printed. Never the battery negative post.
Starter is White on pin 3. 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 2013 to 2016 Sportage with a key (guide 20391).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2014 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
Blue
White plug at the headlamp switch, pin 1Ground when the parking lights are on.
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 2013 to 2016 Sportage with a key (guide 20391).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2014 Kia Sportage for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Green (high)
Orange (low)
OBD-II port, pins 6 and 14Never cut or splice the CAN wires.
DoorsNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
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 2013 to 2016 Sportage with a key (guide 20391). Turn, headlight, reverse, dome, door, brake and speed wires were not found.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2014 Kia Sportage?
Steering columnIgnition switch plugKey-start power, 2013 to 2022.
DashFuse box plugsPush-button power, 2023 and newer.
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guides.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2014 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 2014 Kia Sportage?
This page2014Kia Sportage.
Same wiring2013, 2015, 2016Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
Other years2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022...Different plug colors. Check the page for your year.
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This page covers the 2014 Kia Sportage compact SUV 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 2014 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 2014 Kia Sportage wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2014 Kia Sportage?
Red at the blue 6-pin ignition switch plug, steering column, pin 1. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2014 Kia Sportage?
Green at the blue 6-pin ignition switch plug, steering column, pin 4. Hot with the key in run. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2014 Kia Sportage?
2013, 2015, 2016. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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