Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2007 Subaru Outback?
On a 2007 Subaru Outback, take constant power from the White wire at the ignition harness plug at the steering column, ignition from the Green wire at the ignition harness plug at the steering column, 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 Subaru Outback?
Constant, ignition and accessory are on the ignition harness plug. Pins are not tied to colors, so go by color and meter.
Option 1 All the power
Ignition harness plug
White 6-pin plug on the steering column.
Constant
White
Ignition harness plug at the steering column12V battery feed.
Ignition
Green
Ignition harness plug at the steering columnIgnition 1, hot with the key in run. Ignition 2 is Blue.
Accessory
Yellow
Ignition harness plug at the steering columnAccessory.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground wire in the guide. Never the battery negative post.
Starter is White/Black. Never tap it. Constant is White, so do not mix them up.
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 2009 Outback with a key (guide 80171).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2007 Subaru Outback 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
Orange
White 4-pin parking light harness, pin 4Positive 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 2009 Outback with a key (guide 80171).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2007 Subaru Outback for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
BrakePositive +Not yet checked
Brown/White
Black 4-pin plug on the brake lights switch, pin 3Positive with the pedal down.
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Pink (high)
Purple (low)
Blue 35-pin plug on the BCM, below the steering columnData only. Never cut it or use it for power.
DoorsNot 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 2009 Outback with a key (guide 80171). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2007 Subaru Outback?
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guide.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2007 Subaru Outback?
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 2007 Subaru Outback?
This page2007Subaru Outback.
Same wiring2005, 2006, 2008, 2009Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
Newer years2010 and newerDifferent guide. Check the page for your year.
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This page covers the 2007 Subaru Outback 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 Outback.
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 2007 Subaru Outback wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2007 Subaru Outback?
White at the ignition harness plug at the steering column. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2007 Subaru Outback?
Green at the ignition harness plug at the steering column. Ignition 1, hot with the key in run. Meter it before you tap it.
Where is the brake wire on a 2007 Subaru Outback?
Brown/White (positive +) at the black 4-pin plug on the brake lights switch, pin 3. Positive with the pedal down. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2007 Subaru Outback?
2005, 2006, 2008, 2009. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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