Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2014 Subaru Outback?
On a 2014 Subaru Outback, take constant power from the White wire at the black 6-pin ignition switch plug, steering column, pin 3, ignition from the Green wire at the black 6-pin ignition switch 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 switch plugSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Key start (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2014 Subaru Outback?
Constant, ignition and accessory are on one plug at the key cylinder.
Option 1 All the power
Ignition switch plug
Black 6-pin plug on the key cylinder, under the column cover.
Black 6-pin ignition switch plug, steering column, pin 1Hot with the key in run. A second ignition is Blue on pin 4.
Accessory
Yellow
Black 6-pin ignition switch plug, steering column, pin 5Accessory.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground color printed. Never the battery negative post.
Starter wires are White/Blue (pin 2) and White/Red (pin 6). 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 2010 to 2014 Legacy and Outback with a key (guide 46701).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2014 Subaru Outback 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
Black/White
White 35-pin plug on the body control module, right of the steering columnGround 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 2010 to 2014 Legacy and Outback with a key (guide 46701).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2014 Subaru Outback for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Red (high)
Light Blue (low)
White 35-pin plug on the body control moduleNever 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 2014 Legacy and Outback with a key (guide 46701). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2014 Subaru Outback?
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guides.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2014 Subaru Outback?
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 2014 Subaru Outback?
This page2014Subaru Outback.
Same wiring2013Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
Not covered2015 and newerNot on this page.
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This page covers the 2014 Subaru Outback wagon 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 2014 Outback.
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 2014 Subaru Outback wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2014 Subaru Outback?
White at the black 6-pin ignition switch plug, steering column, pin 3. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2014 Subaru Outback?
Green at the black 6-pin ignition switch plug, steering column, pin 1. Hot with the key in run. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2014 Subaru Outback?
2013. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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