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2005 Nissan Altima

Midsize sedan. Key start (this page).

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Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2005 Nissan Altima?

On a 2005 Nissan Altima, take constant power from the Green wire at the white 6-pin ignition harness plug, steering column, pin 1, ignition from the Black/Red wire at the white 6-pin ignition harness plug, steering column, pin 3, 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: Ignition harness plugSystem voltage: 12VIgnition type: Key start (this page)

Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2005 Nissan Altima?

Constant, ignition and accessory are on one plug at the key cylinder.

Option 1 All the power

Ignition harness plug

White 6-pin plug on the key cylinder.

Constant
Green
White 6-pin ignition harness plug, steering column, pin 112V battery feed.
Ignition
Black/Red
White 6-pin ignition harness plug, steering column, pin 3Hot with the key in run. Starter 1 is also Black/Red, on pin 2. Go by the pin.
Accessory
Red
White 6-pin ignition harness plug, steering column, pin 6Accessory.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground wire in the guide. Never the battery negative post.
Starter 1 is Black/Red on pin 2, starter 2 Black/Yellow on pin 4. Never tap them.
Option 2 Backup

Fuse tap

If you would rather not open the column.

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 2005 to 2006 Altima with a key (guide 104931).

Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2005 Nissan Altima 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 lightPositive +Not yet checked
Red/Blue
White 16-pin plug behind the fuse box, pin 2Positive parking light. Meter it first.
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 2005 to 2006 Altima with a key (guide 104931).

Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2005 Nissan Altima for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?

Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Blue (high)
Pink (low)
OBD-II port, pins 6 and 14Never cut or splice the CAN wires.
DoorsNegative -Not yet checked
Lt.Blue
White 15-pin plug on the body control moduleDriver door. Ground when the door is open.
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 2005 to 2006 Altima with a key (guide 104931). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.

Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2005 Nissan Altima?

Steering columnIgnition harness plugConstant, ignition, accessory.
Driver dashKick panel and fuse boxParking light.
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.

Locations from Fortin's install guides.

Where is the OBD-II port on a 2005 Nissan Altima?

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 2005 Nissan Altima?

This page2005Nissan Altima.
Same wiring2006Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
Other years2002, 2003, 2004, 2009 and newerCheck the page for your year. 2007 and 2008 are not covered.
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This page covers the 2005 Nissan Altima midsize sedan with a key start.

The wire colors come from Fortin's install guide, read wire by wire. Our own team has not yet metered these on a 2005 Altima.

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 2005 Nissan Altima wiring

What wire is constant power on a 2005 Nissan Altima?

Green at the white 6-pin ignition harness plug, steering column, pin 1. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.

What wire is ignition on a 2005 Nissan Altima?

Black/Red at the white 6-pin ignition harness plug, steering column, pin 3. Hot with the key in run. Meter it before you tap it.

Which years share wiring with the 2005 Nissan Altima?

2006. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.

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