Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2008 Cadillac SRX?
On a 2008 Cadillac SRX, take constant power from the Red/White wire at the white 6-pin ignition plug at the key barrel, pin 1, ignition from the Pink wire at the white 6-pin ignition plug at the key barrel, pin 2, 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 barrel plugSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Key start (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2008 Cadillac SRX?
Ignition and accessory are on the plug at the key barrel. Fortin notes the plug may look different.
Option 1 Ignition and accessory
Ignition plug
White 6-pin plug at the key barrel.
Constant
Red/White
White 6-pin ignition plug at the key barrel, pin 1Fortin rates this feed at 2 amps max. Do not run a camera from it. Use a fuse tap for constant.
Ignition
Pink
White 6-pin ignition plug at the key barrel, pin 2Hot with the key in run.
Accessory
Brown
White 6-pin ignition plug at the key barrel, pin 4Accessory.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground wire in the guide. Never the battery negative post.
Pin 5 is a White data wire. Never tap it.
Option 2 Constant
Fuse tap
The barrel feed is only 2 amps.
Constant
Fuse tap
Interior fuse panelFor anything over 2 amps. Use a slot that is hot all the time.
Use an add-a-fuse.
From Fortin's install guide for the 2007 to 2010 SRX with a key (guide 59321).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2008 Cadillac SRX 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
Brown/White
White 25-pin plug on the BCM, pin 8Ground when the parking lights are on. 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 2007 to 2010 SRX with a key (guide 59321).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2008 Cadillac SRX for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Green (single wire CAN)
White 5-pin transponder plug at the key barrel, pin 5GM single wire CAN. Never cut it or use it for power.
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 SRX with a key (guide 59321). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2008 Cadillac SRX?
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guides.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2008 Cadillac SRX?
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 2008 Cadillac SRX?
This page2008Cadillac SRX, key start.
Same wiring2007, 2009, 2010Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
Other years2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Different guide. 2011 and 2012 are not covered yet.
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This page covers the 2008 Cadillac SRX crossover 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 2008 SRX.
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 2008 Cadillac SRX wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2008 Cadillac SRX?
Red/White at the white 6-pin ignition plug at the key barrel, pin 1. Fortin rates this feed at 2 amps max. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2008 Cadillac SRX?
Pink at the white 6-pin ignition plug at the key barrel, pin 2. Hot with the key in run. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2008 Cadillac SRX?
2007, 2009, 2010. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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