4th generation (Kia US code SC, global YB) - US sedan and 5-door
Key reference: 81996-H8100 (blade blank)
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Driver's side, under the lower dash (Kia calls it the driver-side crash pad lower panel), to the left of the steering column at the driver's left knee, just left of the pedals and above the footrest. The 16-pin socket faces down and has no cover. Same position on the sedan and the 5-door and on every trim (LX, S, EX, S Technology Package).
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