Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2007 to 2010 Acura RDX?
On a 2007 to 2010 Acura RDX, take constant power from the White wire at the brown 6-pin ignition harness plugBrown 6-pin ignition plug, pin 1, ignition from the Blue wire at the brown 6-pin ignition harness plugBrown 6-pin ignition plug, pin 4, 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 2007 to 2010 Acura RDX?
Constant, ignition, accessory and starter are on the brown 6-pin ignition harness plug.
Option 1 All the power
Ignition harness plug
Brown 6-pin plug on the ignition harness.
Constant
White
Brown 6-pin ignition harness plugBrown 6-pin ignition plug, pin 112V battery feed. Fuse in line.
Ignition
Blue
Brown 6-pin ignition harness plugBrown 6-pin ignition plug, pin 4Hot with the key in run.
Accessory
Orange
Brown 6-pin ignition harness plugBrown 6-pin ignition plug, pin 6Accessory.
Starter
Yellow
Brown 6-pin ignition harness plugBrown 6-pin ignition plug, pin 2Starter. Never tap it without the module.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground wire in the guide. Never the battery negative post.
The starter wire is Yellow on pin 2 of the brown 6-pin ignition plug.
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 2007 to 2010 RDX with a key, automatic transmission (guide 57511).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2007 to 2010 Acura RDX 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
Grey
White 12-pin plug at the parking light switch, pin 8Parking light wire.
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.
UnlockNegative -Not yet checked
Grey
White 34-pin plug behind the fuse box or driver kick panelPin 27 or 28, not matched in the guide, meter it first. Connect after the programming procedure.
LockNegative -Not yet checked
Blue
White 34-pin plug behind the fuse box or driver kick panelPin 27 or 28, not matched in the guide, meter it first. Connect after the programming procedure.
Each chip shows the main insulation color with its stripe. Source: Fortin's install guide for the 2007 to 2010 RDX with a key, automatic transmission (guide 57511).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2007 to 2010 Acura RDX for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
Immo ignitionDataNot yet checked
Yellow
White 7-pin immobilizer plug at the ignition, pin 2Needed for the factory remote to work with the engine running.
Immo dataDataNot yet checked
Lt.Green
White 7-pin immobilizer plug at the ignition, pin 3Data wire. Use only as the guide shows.
CAN SWDataNot yet checked
Pink
White 7-pin immobilizer plug at the ignition, pin 4Single wire CAN. Never cut or splice it.
CAN dataNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
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 2007 to 2010 RDX with a key, automatic transmission (guide 57511). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Which years does this Acura RDX wiring cover?
This page2007 to 2010Every Acura RDX with a key in these years. Fortin uses one guide for all of them.
Acura RDX 2011 to 2014RDX 2011 to 2014A separate page covers those years.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2007 to 2010 Acura RDX?
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guide.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2007 to 2010 Acura RDX?
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.
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This page covers the 2007 to 2010 Acura RDX 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 2007 to 2010 RDX.
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 truck in front of you.
Common questions about 2007 to 2010 Acura RDX wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2007 to 2010 Acura RDX?
White at the brown 6-pin ignition harness plugBrown 6-pin ignition plug, pin 1. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2007 to 2010 Acura RDX?
Blue at the brown 6-pin ignition harness plugBrown 6-pin ignition plug, pin 4. Hot with the key in run. Meter it before you tap it.
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