Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2018 Lincoln Navigator?
On a 2018 Lincoln Navigator, take constant power from the Green/Red wire at the black 24-pin plug on the gateway module, right of the steering column, pin 24, ignition from the interior fuse panel (wire color not published), and ground to the Black/Purple wire at the black 24-pin plug on the gateway module, right of the steering column, pin 14. 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:Gateway module right of the columnSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Push-to-start (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2018 Lincoln Navigator?
Constant and ground are on the gateway module right of the steering column. Ignition comes from a fuse tap.
Option 1 Constant and ground
Gateway module
Black 24-pin plug right of the steering column.
Constant
Green/Red
Black 24-pin plug on the gateway module, right of the steering column, pin 2412V battery feed. Fuse it close to the tap.
Ground
Black/Purple
Black 24-pin plug on the gateway module, right of the steering column, pin 14Ground.
The other wires on this plug are CAN data. Never tap them.
Option 2 Ignition
Fuse tap
No ignition wire in the guide.
Ignition
Fuse tap
Interior fuse panelThe guide shows no ignition wire. Use a slot that is dead off and hot on.
Accessory
Fuse tap
Interior fuse panelNo accessory wire in the guide. Meter a slot first.
Use an add-a-fuse.
From Fortin's install guide for the 2018 to 2019 Navigator with push-to-start (guide 86901).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2018 Lincoln Navigator 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
Grey
Black 14-pin plug on the parking lights switch, pin 11Ground 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 2018 to 2019 Navigator with push-to-start (guide 86901).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2018 Lincoln Navigator for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Grey/Orange (CAN 1 high)
Purple/Orange (CAN 1 low)
Black 24-pin plug on the gateway module, right of the steering column, pins 23 and 22CAN 2 is White/Blue (high, pin 20) and White (low, pin 19) on the same plug. Never cut or splice them.
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 2018 to 2019 Navigator with push-to-start (guide 86901). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2018 Lincoln Navigator?
Right of the columnGateway moduleConstant and ground.
Interior fuse panelFuse tapIgnition.
Ground pointsBlack/Purple wire or body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guide.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2018 Lincoln Navigator?
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 2018 Lincoln Navigator?
This page2018Lincoln Navigator, push-to-start.
Same wiring2019Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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This page covers the 2018 Lincoln Navigator 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 2018 Navigator.
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 2018 Lincoln Navigator wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2018 Lincoln Navigator?
Green/Red at the black 24-pin plug on the gateway module, right of the steering column, pin 24. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2018 Lincoln Navigator?
2019. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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