Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2016 Nissan Quest?
On a 2016 Nissan Quest, take constant power from the Pink wire at the white plug on the brake pedal switch, pin 1, ignition from the Green wire at the OBD-II port harness, 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:Brake switch plugSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Push to start (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2016 Nissan Quest?
Constant is at the brake switch plug and ignition is at the OBD-II plug.
Option 1 Main option
Brake switch and OBD-II plugs
Both under the driver side dash.
Constant
Pink
White plug on the brake pedal switch, pin 112V battery feed. Fortin fuses it at 15 amps.
Ignition
Green
OBD-II port harnessIgnition. Fortin taps it at the OBD-II plug. Meter it first.
Accessory
Fuse tap
Not in the guideNo accessory wire is listed. Use a fuse tap.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground wire in the guide. Never the battery negative post.
The push to start button carries a Purple signal wire. Never tap it.
Option 2 Accessory
Fuse tap
For an accessory feed.
Accessory
Fuse tap
Interior fuse panelNo accessory wire in the guide. Find a slot hot in accessory and run.
Use an add-a-fuse.
From Fortin's install guide that Fortin lists for the 2011 to 2017 Quest with push to start (guide 75331).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2016 Nissan Quest 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 lightPositive +Not yet checked
Pink
White 10-pin plug at the fuse boxPositive parking light. 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 that Fortin lists for the 2011 to 2017 Quest with push to start (guide 75331).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2016 Nissan Quest for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
BrakePositive +Not yet checked
Green
White plug on the brake pedal switch, pin 2Positive with the pedal down.
DoorsNegative -Not yet checked
Green
Black 15-pin plug on the BCMDriver door pin. Meter it first.
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Blue (high)
Pink (low)
OBD-II port, pins 6 and 14Data only. Never cut it or use it for power.
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 that Fortin lists for the 2011 to 2017 Quest with push to start (guide 75331). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2016 Nissan Quest?
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guide.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2016 Nissan Quest?
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 Nissan Quest?
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This page covers the 2016 Nissan Quest minivan 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 2016 Quest.
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 Nissan Quest wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2016 Nissan Quest?
Pink at the white plug on the brake pedal switch, pin 1. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2016 Nissan Quest?
Green at the OBD-II port harness. Ignition. Meter it before you tap it.
Where is the brake wire on a 2016 Nissan Quest?
Green (positive +) at the white plug on the brake pedal switch, pin 2. Positive with the pedal down. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2016 Nissan Quest?
2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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