Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas?
On a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas, take constant power from the Red/Yellow wire at the black 6-pin plug on the electric ignition module, steering column, pin 2, ignition from the Black/White 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 or OBD-II portSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Key and push-button (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas?
Key start: one plug at the ignition module. Push-button: constant at the OBD-II port, ignition from a fuse tap.
Option 1 Key start
Ignition module plug
Black 6-pin plug on the steering column.
Constant
Red/Yellow
Black 6-pin plug on the electric ignition module, steering column, pin 212V battery feed.
Ignition
Black/White
Black 6-pin plug on the electric ignition module, steering column, pin 3Ignition 1. Hot with the key in run.
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 wire in the guide. Never the battery negative post.
Starter is Black/Red on pin 6. Ignition 2 is solid Black on pin 4.
Option 2 Push-button
OBD-II port
Constant on pin 16.
Constant
Red/White
OBD-II port, pin 1612V battery feed.
Ignition
Fuse tap
Interior fuse panelNo ignition wire in the push-button guide. Use a slot that is dead off and hot on.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground wire in the guide. Never the battery negative post.
Never tap the start button wires.
Key start from Fortin's install guide for the 2019 to 2023 Atlas with a key (guide 94041). Push-button from Fortin's install guide for the 2021 to 2023 Atlas with push-button start (guide 124661).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas 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
Red/White
Parking light switch plug, pin 8From the key guide. Meter it first on push-button models.
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 2019 to 2023 Atlas with a key (guide 94041) and Fortin's install guide for the 2021 to 2023 Atlas with push-button start (guide 124661).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Orange/Green (high)
Orange/Brown (low)
Push-button: black 17-pin junction block, driver kick panel. Key: twisted pair in the driver kick panel harness.Never cut or splice the CAN wires.
BrakePositive +Not yet checked
Black/Red
Push-button: black 73-pin body control module plug, under the dash driver side. Key: Black/Grey, blue 17-pin plug, driver kick panel, pin 7Positive with the pedal down.
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.
Vehicle speedNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
Source: Fortin's install guide for the 2019 to 2023 Atlas with a key (guide 94041) and Fortin's install guide for the 2021 to 2023 Atlas with push-button start (guide 124661). Wires marked Not found were not in the guides.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas?
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guides.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas?
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 2023 Volkswagen Atlas?
This page2023Volkswagen Atlas.
Other years2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022Push-button guide changes at 2021. Key start is covered 2019 to 2023.
Not covered2018 key start, 2024 and newerNot on this page.
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This page covers the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas three-row SUV with a key start or push-button start.
The wire colors come from Fortin's install guides, read wire by wire. Our own team has not yet metered these on a 2023 Atlas.
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 2023 Volkswagen Atlas wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas?
Red/Yellow 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 2023 Volkswagen Atlas?
Black/White at the black 6-pin plug on the electric ignition module, steering column, pin 3. Ignition 1. Meter it before you tap it.
Where is the brake wire on a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas?
Black/Red (positive +) at the push-button: black 73-pin body control module plug, under the dash driver side. Key: Black/Grey, blue 17-pin plug, driver kick panel, pin 7. Positive with the pedal down. Meter it before you tap it.
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