2004 Ford Explorer Car Alarm Wiring Diagram

Updated: 06/26/2024 • Published: 11/12/2007

Whether your an expert installer or a novice enthusiast with a 2004 Ford Explorer, an automotive wiring diagram can save yourself time and headaches. One of the most time consuming tasks with installing a car alarm, remote car starter, car security system or any mobile electronics is identifying the correct wires for a 2004 Ford Explorer.

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2004 Ford Explorer Car Alarm Wiring Diagram Information

Constant 12V+ Wire: Yellow
Constant 12V+ Wire Location: Ignition Switch Large Harness

Starter Wire (+): Red
Starter Wire Location: Ignition Switch Harness

Second Starter Wire (+): N/A
Start Wire Location: N/A

Ignition Wire (+): Red/Light Green
Ignition Wire Location: Ignition Switch Harness

Second Ignition Wire: N/A
Second Ignition Wire Location: N/A

Accessory Wire: Green/Light Green
Accessory Wire Location: Ignition Switch Harness

Second Accessory Wire: N/A
Accessory Wire Location: N/A

Key Sense Wire (+): N/A
Key Sense Location: N/A

Tachometer Wire: For tach, go to one of the ignition coils or coil pack and use the wire that is NOT White/Light Blue.
Tachometer Wire Location: Ignition Coil or Coil Pack.

Door Lock Wire (-): Pink/Yellow
Door Lock Wire Location: Driver Kick Panel or CSM. The CSM (Central Security Module) is in the passenger side “C” pillar.

Door Unlock Wire (-): Pink/Light Green
Door Unlock Wire Location: Driver Kick Panel or CSM. The GEM in this vehicle shuts down after the doors have been locked for a certain time period.

Door Trigger Wire (-): Black/Light Blue
Door Trigger Wire Location: Driver Kick Panel

Dome Supervision Wire: Use Door Trigger
Dome Supervision Wire Location: N/A

Headlights Wire (-): Red/Yellow
Headlights Wire Location: Headlight Switch

Parking Light Positive Wire (+): Brown
Parking Light Positive Wire Location: Headlight Switch or Driver Kick Panel

Parking Light Negative Wire (-): N/A
Parking Light Negative Wire Location: N/A

Trunk/Hatch Pin Trigger Wire (-): Tied in with the doors.
Trunk/Hatch Pin Trigger Wire Location: N/A

Hood Pin Trigger Wire (-): N/A
Hood Pin Trigger Wire Location: N/A

Trunk/Hatch Release Wire (+): Orange/Light Green
Trunk/Hatch Release Wire Location: Central Security Module. The CSM (Central Security Module) is in the passenger side “C” pillar.

Factory Alarm Arm Wire: N/A
Factory Alarm Arm Wire Location: N/A

Factory Alarm Disarm Wire (-): Green/Purple
Factory Alarm Disarm Wire Location: Driver Door Harness or CSM. The CSM (Central Security Module) is in the passenger side “C” pillar.

Factory Alarm Disarm but No Unlock Wire (-): N/A
Factory Alarm Disarm Wire Location: N/A

Horn Trigger Wire (-): Yellow/Light Green
Horn Trigger Wire Location: Steering Column or CSM. The CSM (Central Security Module) is in the passenger side “C” pillar.

Brake Wire (+): Tan/Red to Light Green
Brake Wire Location: Brake Pedal Switch

Emergency Parking Brake Wire (-): N/A
Emergency Parking Brake Wire Location: N/A