Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2024 Volkswagen Taos?
On a 2024 Volkswagen Taos, take constant power from the Red/Purple wire at the OBD-II port, pin 16, ignition from the interior fuse panel (wire color not published), and ground to the Brown wire at the OBD-II port, pin 4. 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:OBD-II port and VESCMSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Push-to-start (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2024 Volkswagen Taos?
Constant and ground are at the OBD-II port. Ignition comes from a fuse tap.
Option 1 Constant and ground
OBD-II port
Under the dash, driver side.
Constant
Red/Purple
OBD-II port, pin 1612V battery feed. Fuse it close to the tap.
Ground
Brown
OBD-II port, pin 4Ground.
The Purple and Purple/Blue wires at the start button are start signals. 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 2022 to 2026 Taos with push-to-start (guide 103131).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2024 Volkswagen Taos 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 lightNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
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 2022 to 2026 Taos with push-to-start (guide 103131).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2024 Volkswagen Taos for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
BrakePositive +Not yet checked
Black/Red
Plug A, black 73-pin plug on the VESCM, under the dash driver side above the kick panelPositive with the pedal down. Meter it first.
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Green (high)
Orange/Brown (low)
Plug B, black 73-pin plug on the VESCM, under the dash driver side above the kick panelNever cut or splice the CAN wires.
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 2022 to 2026 Taos with push-to-start (guide 103131). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2024 Volkswagen Taos?
Driver dashOBD-II portConstant and ground.
Interior fuse panelFuse tapIgnition.
Ground pointsBrown wire or body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guide.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2024 Volkswagen Taos?
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 2024 Volkswagen Taos?
This page2024Volkswagen Taos, push-to-start.
Same wiring2022, 2023, 2025, 2026Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
Key startNot coveredKey-start cars are not on this page.
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This page covers the 2024 Volkswagen Taos 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 2024 Taos.
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 2024 Volkswagen Taos wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2024 Volkswagen Taos?
Red/Purple at the OBD-II port, pin 16. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
Where is the brake wire on a 2024 Volkswagen Taos?
Black/Red (positive +) at the plug A, black 73-pin plug on the VESCM, under the dash driver side above the kick panel. Positive with the pedal down. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2024 Volkswagen Taos?
2022, 2023, 2025, 2026. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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