2012 Kia Forte Electrical Parts

This table covers the alternators that charge the battery and run the electrical load. Typical signs include dim lights at idle, a battery lamp, or a growl from the charging pulley. Load-test the battery and inspect the belt and grounds — a bad ground mimics a failed alternator. Read more

28 Alternator / Generator parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 12 brands — PURE ENERGY, BOSCH, WAI GLOBAL and 9 other brands. The "Popular" part is HL MANDO 11A1351. They are grouped as New and Remanufactured, with New the largest group at 15 parts from VALEO, HL MANDO, PURE ENERGY and 6 other brands.

This table covers the pulleys on the alternator shaft. Typical signs include a growl or chirp that follows engine speed, or a pulley that will not spin freely by hand. Spin each pulley with the belt off. Roughness or play means replace it with the belt. Read more

7 Alternator / Generator Pulley parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Forte, from INA, DORMAN, ACDELCO and 3 other brands. DORMAN 300857 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Forte.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 300857, INA EA0135 and ACDELCO 37165P, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the terminals and clamps that connect cables to the battery posts. Read more

DORMAN supplies both parts for the 2012 Kia Forte. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 926840 and DORMAN 926497.

This table covers the flasher units that blink the turn signals and hazards. Read more

3 Flasher parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Forte, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, TRIDON / NOVITA and WELLS. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Forte.

Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS EFL83, TRIDON / NOVITA EP34 and WELLS 1R2257.

This table covers the replacement fuses for this vehicle's fuse boxes. Typical signs include one circuit dead while its neighbor still works, or a fuse that blows again as soon as you replace it. Match amperage and fuse type. A repeat blow means a short — find it before the next fuse. Read more

BUSSMANN supplies the 11 Fuse parts for the 2012 Kia Forte. BUSSMANN ATM10 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Forte.

The 10 Amp section lists 2 options from BUSSMANN — grouped under the catalog's "10 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. BUSSMANN ATM10 is listed in this group.

In the 15 Amp grade, BUSSMANN supplies 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "15 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is BUSSMANN ATM15.

In the 20 Amp grade, BUSSMANN supplies 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "20 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is BUSSMANN ATM20.

The 25 Amp section lists 2 options from BUSSMANN — grouped under the catalog's "25 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. BUSSMANN ATM25 is listed in this group.

The 30 Amp section lists 1 option from BUSSMANN — grouped under the catalog's "30 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. BUSSMANN FMX30LP is listed in this group.

In the 40 Amp grade, BUSSMANN supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "40 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is BUSSMANN FMX40LP.

The 50 Amp section lists 1 option from BUSSMANN — grouped under the catalog's "50 Amp" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. BUSSMANN FMX50 is listed in this group.

This table covers the fuse blocks that hold this vehicle's fuses. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 956355.

This table covers the key fobs that lock, unlock and start the vehicle. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 99572ST.

This table covers the speed sensors on the transmission, transfer case or ABS ring. Typical signs include a dead speedometer, harsh transmission shifts, or a code for vehicle speed. Inspect the tone wheel and the connector before replacing the sensor. Read more

30 Speed Sensor parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Forte, from DORMAN, GPD, DELPHI and 11 other brands. SKP SK917607 carries the "Popular" badge. Grades run from Economy through Standard Replacement; Economy is the most populated section, led by DORMAN, GPD, SKP and 5 other brands.

This table covers the starter motors that crank the engine. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor. Read more

11 Starter Motor parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 9 brands — PURE ENERGY, DENSO, HL MANDO and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is HL MANDO 12A1369. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.4L L4.

The New section lists 4 options from HL MANDO, PURE ENERGY, DENSO and 1 other brand — brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. HL MANDO 12A1369 is listed in this group.

The Remanufactured section lists 7 options from PURE ENERGY, ACDELCO, BOSCH and 4 other brands — factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. PURE ENERGY 6975S is listed in this group.

This table covers the regulators that control alternator output voltage. Read more

2 Voltage Regulator parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Forte, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Forte.

Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VR848 and WELLS 1V1541.