Jonathan Yarden Feb 11, 2021 · 5 min. read
In this article you will find a description of fuses and relays Kia,
with photos of block diagrams and their locations.
Highlighted the cigarette lighter fuse (as the most popular thing people look for).
Get tips on blown fuses, replacing a fuse, and more.
Also called:
- Kia Optima
- Kia Optima Regal
Year of production: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Central fusebox in passenger compartment
| Description | Fuse rating [A] | Protected compartment |
| RR HTD IND | 10 | Rear window defroster, outside rear view mirror heater |
| HAZARD | 10 | Hazard ligths, turn signal lights |
| RR FOG | 15 | Rear fog light |
| A/CON | 10 | Air condition system |
| ETACS | 10 | ETACS, keyless entry system, door lock system |
| DR LOCK | 15 | Power door lock |
| P/SEAT (DRIVE) | 25 | Power seat |
| T/LID OPEN | 15 | Remote trunk lid |
| STOP LP | 10 | Stop lights |
| H/LP | 10 | Head light |
| A/BAG IND | 15 | Air-bag |
| T/SIG | 10 | Turn signal lights |
| A/CON SW | 10 | Air conditioning system |
| ACC SOCKET | 15 | Power outlet |
| S/HTR | 15 | Seat heater |
| A/BAG | 15 | Air-bag |
| B/UP | 10 | Backup lights |
| CLUSTER | 10 | Cluster |
| START | 10 | Engine switch |
| FRT HTD | 15 | Windows defroster |
| P/SEAT (PASS) | 25 | Power seat |
| SP4 | 15 | Spare fuse |
| D/CLOCK | 10 | Digital clock |
| TAIL (LH) | 10 | Position lights, license plate lights. tail lights |
| AUDIO | 10 | Audio |
| WIPER | 20 | Wiper |
| ROOM LP | 10 | Dome lights, front door edge warning lightes |
| TAIL (RH) | 10 | Position lights, license plate lights. tail lights |
| C/LIGHTER | 15 | Cigar lighter |
| EPS | 10 | — |
Fuse box in engine compartment
| Description | Description | Fuse rating [A] | Protected compartment |
| COND FAN | 20 | Condenser fan | |
| PWR WIND | 40 | Power window | |
| ABS 2 | 20 | ABS | |
| IGN-SW-1 | 30 | Ignition switch | |
| ABS 1 | 40 | ABS | |
| IGN-SW-2 | 30 | Ignition switch | |
| RAD FAN MTR | 30 | Radiator fan motor | |
| 1 | FUEL PUMP | 20 | Fuel pump |
| 2 | HD LP LO | 15 | Headlights (LO) |
| 3 | ABS | 10 | ABS |
| 4 | INJECTOR | 10 | Injector |
| 5 | A/C COMPR | 10 | Air-con compresor |
| 6 | ATM RLY | 20 | ATM Relay |
| 7 | ECU RLY | 30 | Engine control unit relay |
| 8 | IG COIL | 20 | Ignition coil |
| 9 | O2SNSR | 15 | Oxygen sensor |
| 10 | ECU | 15 | Engine control unit |
| 11 | HORN | 10 | Horn |
| 12 | HEAD LP HI | 20 | Headlights (HI) |
| 13 | HEAD LP WASH | 20 | — |
| 14 | DRL | 15 | DRL |
| 15 | FR FOG | 15 | Front fog lights |
| 16 | DIODE-1 | — | Diode – 1 |
| 17 | SPARE | 30 | Spare fuse |
| 18 | SPARE | 20 | Spare fuse |
| 19 | SPARE | 15 | Spare fuse |
| 20 | SPARE | 10 | Spare fuse |
| 21 | DIODE-2 | — | Diode – 2 |
| 22 | BLOWER | 30 | Blower |
| 23 | PWR FUSE-2 | 30 | Power fuse 2 |
| 24 | PWR AMP | 20 | Power amp |
| 25 | SUNROOF | 15 | Sunroof |
| 26 | TAIL LP | 20 | Tail lights |
| 27 | PWR FUSE-1 | 30 | Power fuse – 1 |
| 28 | ECU | 10 | ECU |
| 29 | RR HTD | 30 | Rear window defroster |
WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
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