Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2021 Kia K5?
On a 2021 Kia K5, take constant power from the Red wire at the black 4-pin plug at the front of the dash fuse box, pin 4, ignition from the Red wire at the white 58-pin plug at the front of the dash fuse box, 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:Dash fuse box plugsSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Push-button (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2021 Kia K5?
Power is at the plugs on the front of the dash fuse box on this push-button K5.
Option 1 All the power
Dash fuse box plugs
Driver side, front of the fuse box.
Constant
Red
Black 4-pin plug at the front of the dash fuse box, pin 412V battery feed.
Ignition
Red
White 58-pin plug at the front of the dash fuse boxHot with the button on.
Accessory
White
White 58-pin plug at the front of the dash fuse boxAccessory. A parking light wire on this plug is also White, so meter it.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground color printed. Never the battery negative post.
Starter is Yellow on the blue 58-pin plug at the back of the fuse box. Never tap it.
Option 2 Backup
Fuse tap
For switched power.
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 2021 to 2022 K5 with push-button start (guide 102501).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2021 Kia K5 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 lightPositive +Not yet checked
White
Orange
White 58-pin plug at the front of the dash fuse box12V when the parking lights are on. Fortin lists four park light circuits; these two are on the white plug.
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 2021 to 2022 K5 with push-button start (guide 102501).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2021 Kia K5 for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
CAN dataNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
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 2021 to 2022 K5 with push-button start (guide 102501). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2021 Kia K5?
DashFront of fuse boxConstant, ignition, accessory.
DashBack of fuse boxStarter. Never tap it.
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guide.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2021 Kia K5?
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 2021 Kia K5?
This page2021Kia K5.
Same wiring2022Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
Not covered2023 and newerNot on this page.
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This page covers the 2021 Kia K5 midsize sedan with push-button start.
The wire colors come from Fortin's install guide, read wire by wire. Our own team has not yet metered these on a 2021 K5.
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 2021 Kia K5 wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2021 Kia K5?
Red at the black 4-pin plug at the front of the dash fuse box, pin 4. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2021 Kia K5?
Red at the white 58-pin plug at the front of the dash fuse box. Hot with the button on. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2021 Kia K5?
2022. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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