Installing Wiring for Truck Cap Stop Light on a 2014 Chevy Silverado

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is there a seperate wire for a connection on a silverado for a cap stop light.

asked by: Joe B

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On your 2014 Chevy Silverado, there are a couple of options to connect your Truck Cap stop light to your truck. The CHMSL (center high mount stop light) on your truck is one location where you can tap into the wires with Quick Splice Wire Connector # SWC501925-1 on the power and ground to run # 16-1-1 wires to your cap light.

Another option is to tap into your fuses using the lid of the fuse box or your owners manual to determine the fuse location for the CHMSL or Stop Light.

Another option is to tap into your trailer wiring for the left turn/stop and right turn/stop and then use the Vehicle to Vehicle Tail Light Converter # C56196 to separate the turn signal functions from the stop light so your truck cap only gets the stop light function. If you don't wish to disturb your factory wiring for these splices, I recommend using the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package # C55384 I've attached a video of the installation prior to splicing to assist. The splicing then is simply color to color with the adapter. I recommend using the Deka Heat Shrink Butt Connectors # DW05744-10 for this installation.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

What I recommend doing is installing a junction box like part #38656 on your trailer 7-Way and then finding a converter like the Curt #C56196 to then connect to the wiring in the converter box and separate out the brake and turn signals for your LED…

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Answer 2

The Hopkins Tail Light Converter #HM48847 combines the signals from your truck to pass them to your towed trailer; however this won't work in reverse if you were to install this on your trailer. Since you're looking to add functionality of…

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Answer 3

To power a third brake light on a vehicle or camper shell you will need to find a circuit that only sees voltage when the brakes are applied. The CHMSL circuit is usually the one to use. CHMSL stands for center high mount signal lamp. Check the fuse…

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Answer 4

I do have an option for you but the photo you attached is a of a Thule Tracker FootBase which have since been discontinued. There are no longer parts available to use the Thule Tracker FootBase but you can still reuse the tracks you already have…

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I have attached for you below a photo of the Replacement FootBase Thule Tracker RoofRack Fit Kits part #753-2149 which shows how it's secured to the track.

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Answer 6

If you follow wiring harness feeding the 7-way trailer connector from the bumper up toward the spare tire and peel back the wire loom, you should be able to find an additional blue wire in the harness. The blue wire carries the 3rd brake lamp signal…

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Answer 7

The 3rd Brake Light Logic Module part #PP20-702 is the solution to your problem. It's very cost effective and easy to install. The module simply takes the stop/turn signal from the vehicle whether that's the right or left side and separates…

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Answer 8

Yes, you can use the Curt taillight converter part #C56196 to separate your turn signals from brake lights so that you can run a dedicated brake light on your rack. That's exactly what this adapter was designed for.

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Answer 9

If you're needing to power a third brake light that's on a camper shell it will need to be wired into the truck's wiring. Use the Curt Tail Light Converter #C56196 to separate the turn signals from the brake light circuit. The red wire on…

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Answer 10

In order to wire the third brake light and interior light on your 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 you will need a few components. In order to keep the third brake light from flashing when you apply the turn signals you will want to use a converter box like part…

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Answer 11

Due to the nature of signal converters there really isn't a way to make the signals work so that when your flashers are on the amber lights blink. The problem is that the converter can't tell the difference between the flashers and the brake…

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Answer 12

The Pacer Performance 3rd Brake Light Logic Module part #PP20-702 is your best option to isolate the brake signal from the turn signal for a third brake light. However, the issue that you are experiencing is that some LEDs simply don't draw…

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