LED Third Brake Light wiring, Where to connect? |
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LED Third Brake Light wiring, Where to connect? |
oakdalecurtis |
Apr 11 2017, 12:58 AM
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Oakdalecurtis Group: Members Posts: 1,325 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California |
I'm getting a high mounted LED third brake light any day now. Can I wire it into the existing brake light wires or should I go directly to the brake switch and wire it on dedicated power leads?
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Mark Henry |
Apr 11 2017, 06:16 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Never have, never will cut a factory harness wire.
Exceptions are repairing hacked shit done by stupid dumbasses, broken connectors and repair/custom engine harnesses. Run a wire to the tail lights, use a double spade connector, done. No wires were harmed in giving this advice. |
bk289 |
Apr 11 2017, 06:25 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 5-June 16 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 20,074 Region Association: None |
I ran my wiring directly to the driver's side tail light. A couple of 2 into 1 spade connectors made for a splice free wiring job. While you're at it, take a look at adding a strobe. I used this, which now seems to be unavailable. Bob
https://www.amazon.com/Vehicle-Flasher-Modu...s/dp/B00FADDOL4 |
Tom_T |
Apr 11 2017, 08:31 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Curtis,
I agree with Mark Henry & the Newbie (WTTC BTW) - run to the taillight, & IIRC you can pass it through where the main harness goes into the rear trunk on the driver's side, & where it passes into the cabin, behind the backpad & roolbar pads to the light. If you got that GoWesty one which I suggested, then there may be enough of a lead that comes with it to reach, but trial it from the outside of the car first & add a coupla-three feet extra for the maneuvering around the body. If too short, then get some matching wire gauge/colors, in-line connectors with shrink-wrap to extend them hopefully within the trunk. If it's another 3rd light, then I don't know how much wire they supply, but process is the same. Good Luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
oakdalecurtis |
Apr 11 2017, 09:27 AM
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Oakdalecurtis Group: Members Posts: 1,325 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California |
Thanks guys!
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