Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2017 Honda Accord?
On a 2017 Honda Accord, take constant power from the White wire at the brown 5-pin plug on the ignition switch harness, pin 1, ignition from the Green wire at the brown 5-pin plug on the ignition switch harness, 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:Ignition switch plugSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Key start
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2017 Honda Accord?
Constant, ignition and accessory are all on one plug at the key cylinder. Push-button Accords from these years are not covered by this guide.
Option 1 All the power
Ignition switch plug
Brown 5-pin plug on the key cylinder harness.
Constant
White
Brown 5-pin plug on the ignition switch harness, pin 112V battery feed.
Ignition
Green
Brown 5-pin plug on the ignition switch harness, pin 2Hot with the key in run.
Accessory
Orange
Brown 5-pin plug on the ignition switch harness, pin 4Accessory 1. Accessory 2 is Red on pin 3.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground color printed. Never the battery negative post.
Starter is Blue on pin 5. Never tap it.
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 2013 to 2017 Accord with a key (guide 26901).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2017 Honda Accord 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
Gray
White 12-pin plug at the parking light switch, pin 8Ground 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 guide for the 2013 to 2017 Accord with a key (guide 26901).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2017 Honda Accord for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
HornNegative -Not yet checked
Light Blue
White 20-pin plug at the steering column, pin 2Horn switch input.
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Pink (high)
Blue (low)
Immobilizer 7-pin plug at the key cylinderNever 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 2013 to 2017 Accord with a key (guide 26901). Turn, headlight, reverse, dome, door, brake and speed wires were not found.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2017 Honda Accord?
Steering columnIgnition switch plugPower on 2013 to 2017 key cars.
Driver sideBody control modulePower on 2018 and newer.
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guides.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2017 Honda Accord?
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 2017 Honda Accord?
This page2017Honda Accord.
Same wiring2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
Changes2018 and 2023New generations with different plugs and colors.
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This page covers the 2017 Honda Accord sedan.
The wire colors come from Fortin's install guide, read wire by wire. Our own team has not yet metered these on a 2017 Accord.
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 2017 Honda Accord wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2017 Honda Accord?
White at the brown 5-pin plug on the ignition switch harness, pin 1. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2017 Honda Accord?
Green at the brown 5-pin plug on the ignition switch harness, pin 2. Hot with the key in run. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2017 Honda Accord?
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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