Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan?
On a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan, take constant power from the Red/White wire at the black 6-pin plug on the electric ignition module, steering column, pin 2, ignition from the Black/Gray wire at the black 6-pin plug on the electric ignition module, steering column, pin 3, 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 module plugSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Key start (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Constant, ignition and accessory are on one plug at the key cylinder.
Option 1 All the power
Ignition module plug
Black 6-pin plug at the key cylinder, under the column cover.
Constant
Red/White
Black 6-pin plug on the electric ignition module, steering column, pin 212V battery feed.
Ignition
Black/Gray
Black 6-pin plug on the electric ignition module, steering column, pin 3Hot with the key in run. A second ignition is solid Black on pin 4.
Accessory
Purple/Red
Black 6-pin plug on the electric ignition module, steering column, pin 5Accessory.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground color printed. Never the battery negative post.
Starter is Red/Black on pin 6. 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 2020 to 2022 Tiguan with a key (guide 98261).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan 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
Gray/Yellow
Plug at the parking light switch, pin 312V 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 2020 to 2022 Tiguan with a key (guide 98261).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Green or Orange/Green (high)
Orange/Brown (low)
Twisted pair in the harness from the driver door, driver kick panelNever cut or splice the CAN wires.
DoorsNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
BrakePositive +Not yet checked
Black/Red
Blue 17-pin plug in the driver kick panel, pin 712V when the brake pedal is pressed.
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 2020 to 2022 Tiguan with a key (guide 98261). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guide.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan?
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 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan?
This page2021Volkswagen Tiguan.
Same wiring2020, 2022Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
Not coveredPush-button and other yearsNot on this page.
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This page covers the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan compact SUV with a key start.
The wire colors come from Fortin's install guide, read wire by wire. Our own team has not yet metered these on a 2021 Tiguan.
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 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Red/White at the black 6-pin plug on the electric ignition module, steering column, pin 2. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Black/Gray at the black 6-pin plug on the electric ignition module, steering column, pin 3. Hot with the key in run. Meter it before you tap it.
Where is the brake wire on a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Black/Red (positive +) at the blue 17-pin plug in the driver kick panel, pin 7. 12V when the brake pedal is pressed. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan?
2020, 2022. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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