Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2013 Nissan Titan?
On a 2013 Nissan Titan, take constant power from the Green wire at the white ignition switch plug, steering column, pin 1, ignition from the Red/Black wire at the white ignition switch plug, steering column, pin 3, 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 switch plugSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Key start (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2013 Nissan Titan?
Constant, ignition and accessory are on one plug at the key cylinder.
Option 1 All the power
Ignition switch plug
White plug on the key cylinder, under the column cover.
Constant
Green
White ignition switch plug, steering column, pin 112V battery feed.
Ignition
Red/Black
White ignition switch plug, steering column, pin 3Hot with the key in run.
Accessory
Red
White ignition switch plug, steering column, pin 6Accessory. Solid Red, not Red/Black.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground color printed. Never the battery negative post.
Starter wires are Brown (pin 2) and Light Green (pin 4). Never tap them.
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 2015 Titan with a key (guide 87281).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2013 Nissan Titan 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
Red/Blue
At the dimmer switch12V when the parking lights are on.
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 2015 Titan with a key (guide 87281).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2013 Nissan Titan for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Blue (high)
Pink (low)
OBD-II port, pins 6 and 14Never cut or splice the CAN wires.
DoorsNegative -Not yet checked
Light Blue
White 15-pin plug on the body control module, pin 7Driver door. Ground when the door is open.
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 2005 to 2015 Titan with a key (guide 87281). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2013 Nissan Titan?
Steering columnIgnition switch plugKey-start power, 2013 to 2015.
DashDriver dash plugsPush-button power, 2016 to 2023.
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guides.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2013 Nissan Titan?
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 2013 Nissan Titan?
This page2013Nissan Titan.
Same wiring2014, 2015Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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This page covers the 2013 Nissan Titan full-size pickup 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 2013 Titan.
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 2013 Nissan Titan wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2013 Nissan Titan?
Green at the white ignition switch plug, steering column, pin 1. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2013 Nissan Titan?
Red/Black at the white ignition switch plug, steering column, pin 3. Hot with the key in run. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2013 Nissan Titan?
2014, 2015. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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