Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze?
On a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, take constant power from the Red/Gray wire at the blue 27-pin plug on the body control module, center console passenger side, pin 4, ignition from the Purple/Black wire at the green 25-pin plug on the body control module, center console passenger side, 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:Body control module, center consoleSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Key start (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze?
Constant and ignition are on the body control module in the center console.
Option 1 Key start
Body control module plugs
Blue 27-pin and green 25-pin plugs, passenger side of the center console.
Constant
Red/Gray
Blue 27-pin plug on the body control module, center console passenger side, pin 412V battery feed.
Ignition
Purple/Black
Green 25-pin plug on the body control module, center console passenger sideHot with the key in run. Meter it: the guide does not give its pin.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal near the moduleNo ground wire in the guide. Never the battery negative post.
No accessory wire in the guide.
Option 2 Backup
Fuse tap
If you would rather not open the console.
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 2010 to 2015 Cruze with a key (guide 100221).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze 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
Green/Gray
White 26-pin plug on the body control module, pin 22Negative 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 2010 to 2015 Cruze with a key (guide 100221).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Green
Blue 27-pin plug on the body control module, center console passenger side, pin 22Single-wire CAN. Never cut or splice it.
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 2010 to 2015 Cruze with a key (guide 100221). Wires marked Not found were not in the guides.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze?
Center consoleBody control modulePower, CAN and parking light.
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guides.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze?
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 2011 Chevrolet Cruze?
This page2011Chevrolet Cruze.
Same wiring2012, 2013, 2014, 2015Fortin uses the same guides for these years. Push-button starts at 2012.
Newer Cruze2016 to 2019New body. Different wiring.
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This page covers the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan 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 2011 Cruze.
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 2011 Chevrolet Cruze wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze?
Red/Gray at the blue 27-pin plug on the body control module, center console passenger side, pin 4. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze?
Purple/Black at the green 25-pin plug on the body control module, center console passenger side. Hot with the key in run. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze?
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. Fortin uses the same guides for these years.
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