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Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2023 Ford Transit Connect?
On a 2023 Ford Transit Connect, take constant power from the Brown/Red wire at the gateway plug on the back of the OBD port, black 24-pin (C2431), pin 24, and ground to the Black/Blue wire at the gateway plug, black 24-pin (C2431), pin 14. Meter every wire first.
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 truck in front of you.
This page covers the 2023 Ford Transit Connect.
The facelift put the OBD port on a gateway module, and the only wire source for these years is iDatalink, so most circuits show Not found. Fortin lists a key only for this year; iDatalink also lists push-button start, so check the van. Our own team has not yet metered these on a 2023 van.
OBD-II portDriver footwell, under the dash
Best power spotGateway plug behind the OBD port
System voltage12V
Ignition typeKey (push-button on some)
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Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2023 Ford Transit Connect?
Take constant, ignition and ground from the same area.
Option 1 Constant and ground
Gateway plug behind the OBD port
Driver footwell, under the dash. The OBD port sits on a gateway module with a 24-pin plug on its back.
Constant
Brown/Red
Gateway plug on the back of the OBD port, black 24-pin (C2431), pin 24Always hot.
Ignition
Not found
Not foundNo source gave an ignition wire for 2019 to 2023. Use the fuse tap option.
Ground
Black/Blue
Gateway plug, black 24-pin (C2431), pin 14Ground at the same plug.
No ignition, accessory or starter wire color was found for these years. Do not use the 2018 and older colors.
Option 2 Ignition
Fuse tap
For ignition power.
Ignition
Fuse tap
Interior fuse box below the glove box, fuse 4 (10A, ignition switch)Use an add-a-fuse tap, and meter the slot first.
Ground
Body ground
Body metal under the dashClean, bare metal only. Never the battery negative post.
The fuse list we found covers 2019 to 2022, not 2023. Read the lid label and meter the slot.
Gateway plug colors from the iDatalink install guide for 2019 to 2023.
What are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2023 Ford Transit Connect?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
Left turnNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundNo 2019 to 2023 source. The older colors are not shown here because the wiring group changed.
Right turnNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundNo 2019 to 2023 source. The older colors are not shown here because the wiring group changed.
Park lightNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundNo 2019 to 2023 source. The older colors are not shown here because the wiring group changed.
HeadlightNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundNo 2019 to 2023 source. The older colors are not shown here because the wiring group changed.
ReverseNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundNo 2019 to 2023 source. The older colors are not shown here because the wiring group changed.
Dome lightNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundNo 2019 to 2023 source. The older colors are not shown here because the wiring group changed.
Each chip shows the main insulation color with its stripe. Source: the iDatalink install guide for 2019 to 2023.
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2023 Ford Transit Connect?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
BrakeNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
DoorsNot 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.
HazardNegative -Not yet checked
Brown/Yellow
BCM behind the glove box, white 72-pin plug (C2280D), pin 12Hazard switch input.
SeatbeltNot 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.
TachNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
CAN busDataNot yet checked
Blue (high)
White (low)
Gateway plug on the back of the OBD port, black 24-pin (C2431), pins 20 and 19The OBD port sits on a gateway module, so tap here, not at OBD pins 6 and 14. A second, slower CAN pair is Gray/Orange and Purple/Orange on pins 23 and 22. Never cut or splice them.
Sources: the iDatalink install guide for 2019 to 2023 and an Omega install guide for 2019 to 2021. Most circuits were not found for these years.
Which years share wiring with the 2023 Ford Transit Connect?
This page2023iDatalink guide for 2019 to 2023.
Same wiring2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022iDatalink lists 2019 to 2023 as one install, for key and push-button vans alike.
Not this page2018 and olderBefore the facelift. Data taps were at the BCM and OBD port.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2023 Ford Transit Connect?
InteriorBelow the glove boxIgnition switch fuse 4 (10A), data link connector fuse 22 (7.5A), audio fuse 23 (20A).
Under the hoodEngine bay fuse boxFloor console power point fuse 11 (20A), auxiliary power point fuse 20 (20A), stop lamp switch fuse 32 (10A).
Ground pointsGateway plug, pin 14Black/Blue at the plug behind the OBD port. Otherwise use clean body metal, never the battery negative post.
The fuse guide we found covers 2019 to 2022, not 2023. Check the lid label before you use a slot.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2023 Ford Transit Connect?
OBD II
Diagnostic portOBD-II port: driver footwell, under the dashPlug-in GPS trackers and OBD harnesses connect here. Check the port before you plan the install.
Common questions about 2023 Ford Transit Connect wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2023 Ford Transit Connect?
Brown/Red at the gateway plug on the back of the OBD port, black 24-pin (C2431), pin 24. Always hot. Meter it before you tap it.
Where is the CAN bus on a 2023 Ford Transit Connect?
Blue (high) and White (low) at the gateway plug on the back of the OBD port, black 24-pin (C2431), pins 20 and 19. The OBD port sits on a gateway module, so tap here, not at OBD pins 6 and 14.
Which years share wiring with the 2023 Ford Transit Connect?
2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. iDatalink lists 2019 to 2023 as one install, for key and push-button vans alike.
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