Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic?
On a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic, take constant power from the Red/White wire at the blue 27-pin plug on the body control module, pin 4, ignition from the Purple/Black wire at the green 25-pin plug on the body control module, pin 3, 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:Body control moduleSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Key start (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic?
Constant and ignition are on the body control module plugs.
Option 1 Main power
Body control module
Driver side, under the dash.
Constant
Red/White
Blue 27-pin plug on the body control module, pin 412V battery feed.
Ignition
Purple/Black
Green 25-pin plug on the body control module, pin 3Hot with the key in run.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground color printed. Never the battery negative post.
No starter wire is listed in this guide.
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 guides for the 2013 to 2020 Sonic with a key (guides 78511 and 92981).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 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 body control module, pin 22Ground 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 guides for the 2013 to 2020 Sonic with a key (guides 78511 and 92981).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Green (single wire)
Blue 27-pin plug on the body control module, pin 22Single-wire GM data bus. Never cut or splice it.
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 guides for the 2013 to 2020 Sonic with a key (guides 78511 and 92981). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic?
Driver dashBody control modulePower, park light, CAN.
DashInterior fuse panelAccessory by fuse tap.
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guide.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic?
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 2016 Chevrolet Sonic?
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This page covers the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic small car 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 2016 Sonic.
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 Chevrolet Sonic wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic?
Red/White at the blue 27-pin plug on the body control module, pin 4. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic?
Purple/Black at the green 25-pin plug on the body control module, pin 3. Hot with the key in run. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic?
2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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