Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu?
On a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu, take constant power from the Red/Black wire at the red 41-pin plug C3 on the body control module, right side of the center console, ignition from the Pink wire at the green 6-pin ignition 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 plug and body moduleSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Key start (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu?
Ignition and accessory are at the key cylinder. Constant is at the body control module in the center console.
Option 1 All the power
Ignition plug and body module
Green 6-pin plug on the column, red 41-pin plug at the module.
Constant
Red/Black
Red 41-pin plug C3 on the body control module, right side of the center console12V battery feed. Fuse it close to the tap.
Ignition
Pink
Green 6-pin ignition plug, steering column, pin 3Hot with the key in run.
Accessory
Brown
Green 6-pin ignition plug, steering column, pin 4Accessory. The parking light wire at the module is also Brown.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground wire in the guide. Never the battery negative post.
No starter wire is shown here. Meter before you tap.
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 2004 to 2012 Malibu with a key (guide 107311).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu 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
Brown
Red 41-pin plug C3 on the body control module, right side of the center consolePositive 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 2004 to 2012 Malibu with a key (guide 107311).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Green (single wire)
OBD-II port, pin 1Single-wire CAN. Never cut or splice it.
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Tan/Black (high)
Tan (low)
OBD-II portHigh-speed CAN. Never cut or splice it.
DoorsNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
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 2004 to 2012 Malibu with a key (guide 107311). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu?
Steering columnGreen 6-pin plugIgnition and accessory.
Center consoleBody control moduleConstant and parking light.
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guide.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu?
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 2006 Chevrolet Malibu?
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This page covers the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu 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 2006 Malibu.
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 2006 Chevrolet Malibu wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu?
Red/Black at the red 41-pin plug C3 on the body control module, right side of the center console. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu?
Pink at the green 6-pin ignition plug, steering column, pin 3. Hot with the key in run. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu?
2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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