Finding the Stop Light Switch Wire for Installing a Brake Controller on a 1995 Chevy C/K Pickup
Question:
I am installing a Captivator 3 brake control Curt Mfg on my 1995 chevrolet c/k pickup the instructions say to connect the red stoplight wire to the non-powered side of the stoplight switch, i can not seem to find the stop light switch, can you help me with this specific vehicle to find where I should attach the red wire of the brake controller .
asked by: Brad
Expert Reply:
You will need to use a circuit tester, like part # PTW2993, to test the wires under your dash. That is where your stoplight switch is located. We have a video of a 1993 Chevy Suburban being fitted with a brake controller. Start at the 7:20 time mark on the video and you can see where our installer locates the wire. You should find the wire in a similar location but use a circuit tester to verify.
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