Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2012 Lincoln MKZ?
On a 2012 Lincoln MKZ, take constant power from the Blue/Red wire at the black 7-pin ignition plug at the key barrel, pin 4, ignition from the White/Orange wire at the black 7-pin ignition plug at the key barrel, pin 1, 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 plugSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Key start (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2012 Lincoln MKZ?
Constant, ignition and accessory are on one plug at the key barrel.
Option 1 All the power
Ignition plug
Black 7-pin plug on the steering column.
Constant
Blue/Red
Black 7-pin ignition plug at the key barrel, pin 412V battery feed.
Ignition
White/Orange
Black 7-pin ignition plug at the key barrel, pin 1Hot with the key in run.
Accessory
Purple/Green
Black 7-pin ignition plug at the key barrel, pin 6Accessory.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground wire in the guide. Never the battery negative post.
Start is Blue/White on pin 7. Never tap it.
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 2010 to 2012 MKZ with a key (guide 88581).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2012 Lincoln MKZ 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
Purple/White
Black 13-pin plug on the BCM, driver dash, pin 6Positive 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 2012 MKZ with a key (guide 88581).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2012 Lincoln MKZ for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Gray/Orange (high)
Violet/Orange (low)
OBD-II port, pins 3 and 11Medium speed CAN. Data only.
BrakeNot 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.
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 2012 MKZ with a key (guide 88581). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2012 Lincoln MKZ?
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guides.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2012 Lincoln MKZ?
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 2012 Lincoln MKZ?
This page2012Lincoln MKZ.
Same wiring2010, 2011Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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This page covers the 2012 Lincoln MKZ 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 2012 MKZ.
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 2012 Lincoln MKZ wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2012 Lincoln MKZ?
Blue/Red at the black 7-pin ignition plug at the key barrel, pin 4. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2012 Lincoln MKZ?
White/Orange at the black 7-pin ignition plug at the key barrel, pin 1. Hot with the key in run. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2012 Lincoln MKZ?
2010, 2011. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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