Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2013 Toyota Highlander?
On a 2013 Toyota Highlander, take constant power from the Red wire at the white 8-pin ignition harness plug, steering column, pin 5, ignition from the Lt.Blue wire at the white 8-pin ignition harness plug, steering column, 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 harness plug or OBD-II portSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Key and push-button (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2013 Toyota Highlander?
Key start: one plug at the key cylinder. Push-button: OBD-II port and the body control module.
Option 1 Key start
Ignition harness plug
White 8-pin plug on the key cylinder.
Constant
Red
White 8-pin ignition harness plug, steering column, pin 512V battery feed. Start 1 is also Red, on pin 3. Go by the pin.
Ignition
Lt.Blue
White 8-pin ignition harness plug, steering column, pin 1Ignition 1. Hot with the key in run.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground wire in the guide. Never the battery negative post.
Start 1 is Red on pin 3, start 2 Yellow on pin 7. Never tap them. No accessory wire in the guide.
Option 2 Push-button
OBD-II and body module
Constant at the OBD-II port, ignition at the module.
Constant
Lt.Green
OBD-II port, pin 1612V battery feed.
Ignition
White
White 38-pin plug on the back of the body control moduleHot with the button on.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground wire in the guide. Never the battery negative post.
Never tap the start button or steering lock wires.
Key start from Fortin's install guide for the 2010 to 2013 Highlander G-key (guide 22401). Push-button from Fortin's multi-vehicle push-button guide, Highlander row (guide 31931).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2013 Toyota Highlander 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
Lt.Blue
White 20-pin light switch harnessNegative parking light. Same color in the key and push-button guides. 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 2013 Highlander G-key (guide 22401).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2013 Toyota Highlander 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 2010 to 2013 Highlander G-key (guide 22401) and Fortin's multi-vehicle push-button guide, Highlander row (guide 31931). Wires marked Not found were not in the guides.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2013 Toyota Highlander?
Steering columnIgnition harness plugConstant and ignition.
Driver dashOBD-II portCAN.
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guides.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2013 Toyota Highlander?
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 Highlander?
This page2013Toyota Highlander.
Same plug2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012Same plug and pins. The constant wire color changes at 2011.
Newer Highlander2014 and newerNew body. Different wiring.
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This page covers the 2013 Toyota Highlander midsize SUV with a key start or push-button start. Hybrid models are not covered here.
The wire colors come from Fortin's install guides, read wire by wire. Our own team has not yet metered these on a 2013 Highlander.
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 Highlander wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2013 Toyota Highlander?
Red at the white 8-pin ignition harness plug, steering column, pin 5. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2013 Toyota Highlander?
Lt.Blue at the white 8-pin ignition harness plug, steering column, pin 1. Ignition 1. Meter it before you tap it.
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