Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2016 Buick Verano?
On a 2016 Buick Verano, take constant power from the Red/Brown wire at the blue 27-pin plug on the BCM, center console, passenger side, pin 4, ignition from the Purple/Black wire at the green 25-pin plug on the BCM, center console, passenger side, 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.
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2016 Buick Verano?
Constant and ignition are on the body control module plugs in the center console.
Option 1 All the power
BCM plugs
Green 25-pin and blue 27-pin plugs, passenger side of the console.
Constant
Red/Brown
Blue 27-pin plug on the BCM, center console, passenger side, pin 412V battery feed. On the Verano Turbo it is Red/Gray. Fuse it close to the tap.
Ignition
Purple/Black
Green 25-pin plug on the BCM, center console, passenger sideHot with the key in run. Pin not printed clearly. Meter it.
Accessory
Not found
Not in the guideNo accessory wire is listed.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground wire in the guide. Never the battery negative post.
White/Purple on the green plug is a data wire. 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 2012 to 2017 Verano with a flip key (guide 100181).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2016 Buick Verano 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
Green/Gray
White 26-pin plug on the BCM, center console, passenger side, pin 22Ground when the parking lights are on. 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 2012 to 2017 Verano with a flip key (guide 100181).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2016 Buick Verano for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Green (single wire CAN)
Blue 27-pin plug on the BCM, center console, passenger side, pin 22GM single wire CAN. Never cut it or use it for power.
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 2012 to 2017 Verano with a flip key (guide 100181). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2016 Buick Verano?
Center consoleBCM plugsConstant, ignition, CAN, parking light.
Interior fuse panelFuse tapAccessory.
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guide.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2016 Buick Verano?
OBD II
Diagnostic portOBD-II port: center console, passenger sidePlug-in GPS trackers and OBD harnesses connect here. Check the port before you plan the install.
Which years share wiring with the 2016 Buick Verano?
This page2016Buick Verano with a flip key.
Same wiring2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
TurboVerano TurboSame plugs. Constant is Red/Gray.
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This page covers the 2016 Buick Verano compact sedan with a flip key start. Push-button cars use a different guide.
The wire colors come from Fortin's install guide, read wire by wire. Our own team has not yet metered these on a 2016 Verano.
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 2016 Buick Verano wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2016 Buick Verano?
Red/Brown at the blue 27-pin plug on the BCM, center console, passenger side, pin 4. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2016 Buick Verano?
Purple/Black at the green 25-pin plug on the BCM, center console, passenger side. Hot with the key in run. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2016 Buick Verano?
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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