Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2023 Kia Sportage?
On a 2023 Kia Sportage, take constant power from the White wire at the white 4-pin plug at the front of the dash fuse box, pin 4, ignition from the Black wire at the white 58-pin plug at the front of the 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 2023 Kia Sportage?
Power is at the plugs on the front of the dash fuse box on this push-button Sportage.
Option 1 All the power
Dash fuse box
Driver side, front of the fuse box.
Constant
White
White 4-pin plug at the front of the dash fuse box, pin 412V battery feed.
Ignition
Black
White 58-pin plug at the front of the fuse boxHot with the button on.
Accessory
Red
White 58-pin plug at the front of the fuse boxAccessory.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground color printed. Never the battery negative post.
Starter is Pink on the gray 54-pin plug in the kick panel. 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 2023 to 2025 Sportage with push-button start (guide 104991).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2023 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 lightDataNot yet checked
Blue
White 16-pin plug at the parking light switchData (MUX) wire, not plain 12V. Never use it as a 12V sense.
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 2023 to 2025 Sportage with push-button start (guide 104991).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2023 Kia Sportage for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Red (high)
Blue (low)
White 32-pin plug at the back of the fuse boxNever 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 2023 to 2025 Sportage with push-button start (guide 104991). Turn, headlight, reverse, dome, door, brake and speed wires were not found.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2023 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 2023 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 2023 Kia Sportage?
This page2023Kia Sportage.
Same wiring2024, 2025Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
Other years2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018...Different plug colors. Check the page for your year.
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This page covers the 2023 Kia Sportage compact SUV 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 2023 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 2023 Kia Sportage wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2023 Kia Sportage?
White at the white 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 2023 Kia Sportage?
Black at the white 58-pin plug at the front of the fuse box. Hot with the button on. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2023 Kia Sportage?
2024, 2025. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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