Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2013 Toyota Avalon?
On a 2013 Toyota Avalon, take constant power from the Red wire at the OBD-II port, pin 16, ignition from the Black wire at the black 7-pin steering lock plug, 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:OBD port and steering lockSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Push-button (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2013 Toyota Avalon?
Constant is at the OBD-II port. Ignition is at the steering lock plug.
Option 1 Main power
OBD port and steering lock
Driver side, under the dash and on the column.
Constant
Red
OBD-II port, pin 1612V battery feed. Fuse it close to the tap.
Ignition
Black
Black 7-pin steering lock plug, pin 2Hot with the button on.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground color printed. Never the battery negative post.
The start button wire is Purple at the button. Never tap it.
Option 2 Backup
Fuse tap
For accessory power.
Accessory
Fuse tap
Interior fuse panelNot in the guide. Find a slot that is hot only in accessory and run.
Use an add-a-fuse.
From Fortin's install guide for the 2013 to 2015 Avalon with push-button start (guide 83641).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2013 Toyota Avalon 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
Red
White 30-pin plug on the main body ECU, pin 30Ground 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 2013 to 2015 Avalon with push-button start (guide 83641).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2013 Toyota Avalon for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Blue (high)
White (low)
OBD-II port, pins 6 and 14Never 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 2013 to 2015 Avalon with push-button start (guide 83641). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2013 Toyota Avalon?
Driver dashOBD-II portConstant and CAN.
Steering columnSteering lock plugIgnition.
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guide.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2013 Toyota Avalon?
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 Toyota Avalon?
This page2013Toyota Avalon.
Same wiring2014, 2015Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
Not covered2016 and newerNot on this page.
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This page covers the 2013 Toyota Avalon full-size sedan with push-button 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 Avalon.
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 Toyota Avalon wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2013 Toyota Avalon?
Red at the OBD-II port, pin 16. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2013 Toyota Avalon?
Black at the black 7-pin steering lock plug, pin 2. Hot with the button on. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2013 Toyota Avalon?
2014, 2015. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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