Does a Brake Controller Red Wire Have to Attach to the Brake Switch on a Vehicle
Question:
I cant connect the stop light wire to a wire going to my brake pedal. Can i connect the stop light wire to a wire going to a brake light instead? Will that work?
asked by: Kevin
Helpful Expert Reply:
The brake controller red wire requires a connection to a dedicated brake light only circuit. If anything else is on that circuit, such as a turn signal on vehicles that have combined brake and turn signals, then that circuit cannot be used.
You didn't mention the vehicle that you have but unless the brake lights are the only thing on the brake light wire you will need to obtain the signal elsewhere.
Sometimes on a vehicle the CHMSL (center high mount stop lamp) fuse is a good option. But again it would have to be the only thing on that fuse.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Continue Researching
- Video: Review of Tow Ready No Drill Mount Bracket - 18136
- Video: Review of etrailer - Brake Controller - ETBC7
- Shop: Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Shop: No-Drill Mount Bracket, Long
- Shop: 12 Gauge Black Primary Wire - per foot
- Shop: Deka Butt Connector - 12-10 Gauge - Nylon Insulation - Yellow - Qty 1
- Shop: Ring Terminal - 12-10 Gauge Wire - 3/16" Ring ID
- Shop: Extension Cable for Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera - 5 ft
- Shop: Mighty Cord Universal 7-Way Mounting Bracket
- Search Results: backup camera
- Search Results: 44~5310a
- Search Results: adapter
- Search Results: dw05745
- Search Results: bracket for 7 way
- Search Results: no drill mount bracket
- Search Results: 12 gauge wire
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Q&A: Finding Stoplight Circuit for Brake Controller Install Ford Dump Truck
- Q&A: Which Brake Switch Wire is the Right One on a 2008 Chevy Express Van to Install a Brake Controller
- Q&A: 2 Brake Switch Wires have Power with Brake Pedal on a 2016 Ford Escape
- Q&A: How to Find the Brake Switch Stop Light Wire on a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
- Q&A: Trouble Finding Brake Switch Wire to Install Brake Controller on a 2006 Toyota Tundra
- Q&A: Obtaining Brake Stop Light Signal to Install Brake Controller in 2003 Subaru Forester
- Q&A: Do Proportional Brake Controller Require Tapping into Stoplight Circuit of Brake Pedal Switch
- Video: Roadmaster Universal Stop Light Switch Kit Instalaltion - 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Brake System
- Video: Choosing the Right Trailer Wiring
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
on Accessories and Parts
