Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2016 Toyota Avalon?
On a 2016 Toyota Avalon, take constant power from the Purple wire at the black 7-pin steering lock plug, pin 1, ignition from the Black wire at the black 7-pin steering lock plug, pin 2, 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:Steering lock plugSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Push-button (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2016 Toyota Avalon?
Constant and ignition are both on the steering lock plug.
Option 1 All the power
Steering lock plug
Black 7-pin plug on the steering column.
Constant
Purple
Black 7-pin steering lock plug, pin 112V battery feed.
Ignition
Black
Black 7-pin steering lock plug, pin 2Hot with the car on.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNever the battery negative post.
Green on pin 4 is the steering lock signal. The start button wire is Purple at the button. 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 2016 to 2018 Avalon with push-to-start (guide 100281).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2016 Toyota Avalon 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
Red
Black light switch harness plug, pin 13Ground 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 2016 to 2018 Avalon with push-to-start (guide 100281).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2016 Toyota Avalon for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Pink (high)
White (low)
White 30-pin plug on the main body ECU, bottom of the fuse box, driver sideNever 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 2016 to 2018 Avalon with push-to-start (guide 100281). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2016 Toyota Avalon?
Steering columnSteering lock plugConstant and ignition.
Bottom of the fuse boxMain body ECUCAN.
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guides.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2016 Toyota Avalon?
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 Toyota Avalon?
This page2016Toyota Avalon, push-button.
Same wiring2017, 2018Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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This page covers the 2016 Toyota Avalon with push-button 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 Avalon.
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 Toyota Avalon wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2016 Toyota Avalon?
Purple at the black 7-pin steering lock plug, pin 1. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2016 Toyota Avalon?
Black at the black 7-pin steering lock plug, pin 2. Hot with the car on. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2016 Toyota Avalon?
2017, 2018. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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