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Old 04-22-2009
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Need some wiring help.

I just installed a all red 3rd brake light to replace my cargo light one.

I want all three sections to light up when I hit the brake. And I cant wire anything for the life of me. How will I got about doing this? I do have access to all kinds of electral tools and connectors and such.

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just tap wires into your other lights from the middle light
 
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Originally Posted by sarasota4x4
just tap wires into your other lights from the middle light

Thats what I thought, just didnt wanna do that and short somethiing out, should I just tap all of them?
 
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Thats what I thought, just didnt wanna do that and short somethiing out, should I just tap all of them?
I think just one would work fine. not sure what you mean by "taping all of them" though...
 
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Originally Posted by 08XLT4x4
I think just one would work fine. not sure what you mean by "taping all of them" though...

Positive and Negative, or either or which one triggers the light?
 
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Talk to Jp7 about get a Lexus LED third brake light. Easy to swap in, lights up the whole brake light and is hella bright. Don't have to worry about replacing bulbs either! Cheap too
 
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Tap the power wire of a brake light with the power wire of the light you are installing. Put the ground somewhere with other grounds or its own spot (be sure to sand off the paint for good contact).
 
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Alright, thanks.
I'll try that out today.
 
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