Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2016 Kia Forte?
On a 2016 Kia Forte, take constant power from the Green wire at the blue 6-pin plug at the ignition switch, pin 1, ignition from the Pink wire at the blue 6-pin plug at the ignition switch, 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 2016 Kia Forte?
Constant, ignition and accessory are all 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.
Constant
Green
Blue 6-pin plug at the ignition switch, pin 112V battery feed.
Ignition
Pink
Blue 6-pin plug at the ignition switch, pin 4Hot with the key in run.
Accessory
Black
Blue 6-pin plug at the ignition switch, pin 2Accessory.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground color printed. Never the battery negative post.
Starter is Green on pin 3. Never tap it. On these years the 12V and starter are both Green, so go by pin.
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 2014 to 2016 Forte with a key (guide 46381).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2016 Kia Forte 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
Pink
White 13-pin parking light harness plug, pin 2Ground 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 2014 to 2016 Forte with a key (guide 46381).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2016 Kia Forte for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
HornNegative -Not yet checked
White
White 58-pin plug at the driver kick panelHorn input.
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
White (high)
Brown (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 2014 to 2016 Forte with a key (guide 46381). Turn, headlight, reverse, dome, door, brake and speed wires were not found.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2016 Kia Forte?
Steering columnIgnition switch plugConstant, ignition and accessory.
DashFuse boxCAN on 2019 and newer.
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guides.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2016 Kia Forte?
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 2016 Kia Forte?
This page2016Kia Forte with a key.
Nearby years2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019The 12V color changes from Green to Red in 2019.
Not this pagePush-button FortesUse different Fortin guides.
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This page covers the 2016 Kia Forte compact sedan 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 2016 Forte.
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 2016 Kia Forte wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2016 Kia Forte?
Green at the blue 6-pin plug at the ignition switch, pin 1. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2016 Kia Forte?
Pink at the blue 6-pin plug at the ignition switch, pin 4. Hot with the key in run. Meter it before you tap it.
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