Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
On a 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser, take constant power from the Red wire at the 5-pin ignition plug at the key cylinder, pin 5, ignition from the Pink/White wire at the 5-pin ignition plug at the key cylinder, pin 3, and ground to the Black wire at the 5-pin ignition plug at the key cylinder, pin 1. 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:Kick panel and key cylinderSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Key start (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Constant, ignition and ground are on the ignition plug at the key cylinder.
Option 1 All the power
Ignition plug
5-pin plug at the key cylinder.
Constant
Red
5-pin ignition plug at the key cylinder, pin 512V battery feed. Fuse it close to the tap.
Ignition
Pink/White
5-pin ignition plug at the key cylinder, pin 3Hot with the key in run.
Ground
Black
5-pin ignition plug at the key cylinder, pin 1Ground. Or use bare body metal.
Pin 4 Pink/Lt.Blue is the starter if present, pin 2 is a data wire. No accessory wire is listed.
Option 2 Backup
Fuse tap
If you would rather not touch the ignition plug.
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 2006 to 2010 PT Cruiser with a key (guide 95001).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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
White/Purple
Driver kick panelPositive 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 2006 to 2010 PT Cruiser with a key (guide 95001).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
White/Orange (high)
White (low)
8-pin transponder plug at the key cylinder, pins 6 and 7Never 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 2006 to 2010 PT Cruiser with a key (guide 95001). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Driver kick panelParking lightPositive.
Key cylinderIgnition and transponder plugsConstant, ignition, ground, CAN.
Ground pointsBlack wire or body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guide.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
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 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
This page2008Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Same wiring2006, 2007, 2009, 2010Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
Not covered2001 to 2005No Fortin guide found for those years.
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This page covers the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser compact car 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 PT Cruiser.
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 Chrysler PT Cruiser wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Red at the 5-pin ignition plug at the key cylinder, pin 5. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Pink/White at the 5-pin ignition plug at the key cylinder, pin 3. Hot with the key in run. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
2006, 2007, 2009, 2010. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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