Although they re easy to install and bolt onto your truck the wiring process isn t always as straightforward and making sure the third brake light is.
Leer truck cap third brake light wiring.
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Pop the hatch on the shell and locate the wiring for the third brake light.
Wiring truck cap 3rd brake light.
It typically runs through a rubber seal around the edge of the shell and then down to the bottom where it s accessible.
A positive and a negative down to the driver s side of the back of the box where the taillight area is.
Step 2 crawl underneath the vehicle and locate the wiring that runs to your taillights.
I have a 2016 sierra slt with the led light package including tail brake lights.
Just follow the wire the way it runs through and locate its actual point.
Locate third brake wiring after popping the hatch.
To this you will need to solder and fasten a connector that can be quickly disconnected in.
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.
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.
If your camper or canopy shell 3rd brake light isn t wired already you will need to run two wires from it.