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Kia Picanto OBD port location

Two generations, 2011–2026. Pick yours.

2017–2026

3rd Generation (JA)

Location

Driver's side footwell, lower left of the dashboard beneath the steering column. Behind a small removable plastic cover that pulls off by hand. Port is not visible until the cover is removed. Location is consistent with the Picanto TA (MK2) predecessor and with other Kia models of this era.

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2011–2017

II (TA)

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Location

Driver's footwell, under the steering wheel on the left side. Located inside or adjacent to the fuse box cover — may need to open or remove a small plastic cover to access the 16-pin connector.

Also on this Picanto

  • KeysFlip remote · Smart key
  • Tools confirmed8
  • Transponder chipSubscribers
  • Programming procedureSubscribers
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Questions

Kia Picanto OBD questions

3rd Generation (2017–2026): Driver's side footwell, lower left of the dashboard beneath the steering column. II (2011–2017): Driver's footwell, under the steering wheel on the left side.

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