Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2017 Nissan Sentra?
On a 2017 Nissan Sentra, take constant power from the Green wire at the white ignition switch plug, steering column, ignition from the Red wire at the white ignition switch plug, steering column, 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 plug or OBD portSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Key or push-button
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2017 Nissan Sentra?
Key-start Sentras have all the power on one plug at the key. Push-button cars have ignition at the OBD-II port.
Option 1 Key start
Ignition switch plug
White plug on the key cylinder harness.
Constant
Green
White ignition switch plug, steering column12V battery feed.
Ignition
Red
White ignition switch plug, steering columnHot with the key in run.
Accessory
Pink
White ignition switch plug, steering columnAccessory.
Blue on this plug is the starter. Never tap it.
Option 2 Push-button
OBD-II port
White 16-pin port under the dash.
Ignition
Light Green
OBD-II port, pin 8Ignition on push-button cars, per Fortin.
Constant
Fuse tap
Fuse tapFortin prints no 12V color for push-button cars. Use a fused tap.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNever the battery negative post.
Meter pin 8 key off and on before you use it.
From Fortin's install guides for the 2013 to 2019 Sentra (guides 33231 key start and 74291 push-button).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2017 Nissan Sentra 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
Purple
Green plug at the driver kick panel+12V with the parking lights 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 2019 Sentra (guides 33231 key start and 74291 push-button).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2017 Nissan Sentra for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
Driver doorNegative -Not yet checked
Yellow
Body control module black 15-pin plug, pin 6Ground when the driver door is open.
LockNegative -Not yet checked
Purple
Body control module 40-pin plug above the driver kick panelLock input.
UnlockNegative -Not yet checked
Blue
Body control module 40-pin plug above the driver kick panelUnlock input.
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Blue (high)
Pink (low)
OBD-II port, pins 6 and 14Never cut or splice the CAN wires.
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 2019 Sentra (guides 33231 key start and 74291 push-button). Turn, headlight, reverse, dome, brake and speed wires were not found.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2017 Nissan Sentra?
DiagnosticOBD-II portPush-button ignition and CAN.
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guides.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2017 Nissan Sentra?
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 Nissan Sentra?
Not this page2020 and newerNew generation, not covered yet.
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This page covers the 2017 Nissan Sentra compact sedan.
The wire colors come from Fortin's install guides, read wire by wire. Our own team has not yet metered these on a 2017 Sentra.
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 Nissan Sentra wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2017 Nissan Sentra?
Green at the white ignition switch plug, steering column. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2017 Nissan Sentra?
Red at the white ignition switch plug, steering column. Hot with the key in run. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2017 Nissan Sentra?
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019. Fortin uses the same guides for 2013 to 2019.
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