Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2015 Lincoln MKZ?
On a 2015 Lincoln MKZ, take constant power from the Grey/Red wire at the black 24-pin gateway module plug, behind the OBD-II port, and ground to the Black/Blue wire at the black 24-pin gateway module plug, behind the OBD-II port. 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:Gateway module plugSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Push to start (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2015 Lincoln MKZ?
Constant and ground are on the gateway module plug behind the OBD-II port. There is no ignition wire in the guide.
Option 1 Main option
Gateway module plug
Black 24-pin plug behind the OBD-II port.
Constant
Grey/Red
Black 24-pin gateway module plug, behind the OBD-II port12V battery feed.
Ignition
Fuse tap
Not in the guideNo ignition wire is listed. Use a fuse tap.
Accessory
Not found
Not in the guideNo accessory wire is listed.
Ground
Black/Blue
Black 24-pin gateway module plug, behind the OBD-II portGround.
The same plug carries two CAN pairs. Never tap them. Pins are not tied to colors, so meter.
Option 2 Ignition source
Fuse tap
Your ignition source on these years.
Ignition
Fuse tap
Interior fuse panelNo ignition wire in the guide. Find a slot dead off and hot with the engine on.
Use an add-a-fuse.
From Fortin's install guide for the 2013 to 2019 MKZ, 2017 to 2019 Continental and 2014 to 2019 Fusion with push to start (guide 66061).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2015 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 lightNegative -Not yet checked
Grey
Black/Blue
Black 14-pin plug on the parking lights switchFortin shows Grey (negative) or Black/Blue, depending on the car. 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 2013 to 2019 MKZ, 2017 to 2019 Continental and 2014 to 2019 Fusion with push to start (guide 66061).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2015 Lincoln MKZ for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Grey/Orange (CAN 1 high)
Purple/Orange (CAN 1 low)
Black 24-pin gateway module plug, behind the OBD-II portCAN 2 is Blue (high) and White (low) on the same plug. 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 2013 to 2019 MKZ, 2017 to 2019 Continental and 2014 to 2019 Fusion with push to start (guide 66061). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2015 Lincoln MKZ?
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guides.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2015 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 2015 Lincoln MKZ?
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This page covers the 2015 Lincoln MKZ sedan with push to start.
The wire colors come from Fortin's install guide, read wire by wire. Our own team has not yet metered these on a 2015 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 2015 Lincoln MKZ wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2015 Lincoln MKZ?
Grey/Red at the black 24-pin gateway module plug, behind the OBD-II port. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2015 Lincoln MKZ?
2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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