Leer Truck Cap Third Brake Light Wiring

Wiring truck cap 3rd brake light.

Leer truck cap third brake light wiring.

One would think this would be simple slice into rear brake light wire but given the led brake lights i ve heard. Installing a leer truck cap on your vehicle adds security to the items stored in the bed as well as a distinct look that accents the body of the vehicle. Just follow the wire the way it runs through and locate its actual point. I have a 2016 sierra slt with the led light package including tail brake lights.

Locate third brake wiring after popping the hatch. It typically runs through a rubber seal around the edge of the shell and then down to the bottom where it s accessible. Step 2 crawl underneath the vehicle and locate the wiring that runs to your taillights. If your camper or canopy shell 3rd brake light isn t wired already you will need to run two wires from it.

Also check with the laws of your area if third brake light is allowed legally. A positive and a negative down to the driver s side of the back of the box where the taillight area is. In most areas third brake light is declared illegal and you can face legal difficulties if you wire the reel truck cap without knowing it. I am looking for advise on how to best wire the led 3rd brake light on a leer xq100 cap.

To this you will need to solder and fasten a connector that can be quickly disconnected in.