Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2006 Dodge Durango?
On a 2006 Dodge Durango, take constant power from the Red/Blue wire at the ignition harness at the key barrel, ignition from the Purple/Tan wire at the ignition harness at the key barrel, 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:Key barrelSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Key start (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2006 Dodge Durango?
Constant, ignition and accessory are on the ignition harness at the key barrel.
Option 1 All the power
Ignition harness
Harness at the key barrel. Fortin says it is fragile.
Constant
Red/Blue
Ignition harness at the key barrel12V battery feed. Fuse it close to the tap.
Ignition
Purple/Tan
Ignition harness at the key barrelIgnition 1. Hot with the key in run.
Ignition
Pink
Ignition harness at the key barrelIgnition 2. Hot with the key in run.
Accessory
Pink/Yellow
Ignition harness at the key barrelAccessory 1.
Accessory
Pink/Tan
Ignition harness at the key barrelAccessory 2.
Pink/Lt.Blue is the starter wire. Pink/Green is key sense. Do not use either for power.
Option 2 Backup
Fuse tap
If you would rather not touch the ignition harness.
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 2006 Durango with a key (guide 78041).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2006 Dodge Durango 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 lightNegative -Not yet checked
Pink/Red
Parking light harnessNegative parking light. Fortin draws a 1.5K resistor on it for a remote starter. 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 2006 Durango with a key (guide 78041).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2006 Dodge Durango for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
White/Orange (high)
White/Pink (low)
Transponder plug at the key barrelNever cut or splice the CAN wires.
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 2006 Durango with a key (guide 78041). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2006 Dodge Durango?
Ground pointsBody metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guide.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2006 Dodge Durango?
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 Dodge Durango?
This page2006Dodge Durango.
Same guide2004, 2005Same guide. Only the accessory 1 color changes by year.
Newer years2007 and newerDifferent guide. See those pages.
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This page covers the 2006 Dodge Durango midsize SUV 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 Durango.
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 Dodge Durango wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2006 Dodge Durango?
Red/Blue at the ignition harness at the key barrel. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2006 Dodge Durango?
Purple/Tan at the ignition harness at the key barrel. Ignition 1. Meter it before you tap it.
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