How to Isolate the Brake Light Circuit on a 2013 GMC Terrain with Combined Tail Lights
Question:
I have some brake hyperlites I wish to install on my 2013 Terrain. I previously had them installed on a 05 CR-V. That vehicle had separate brake and turn signals so it was no problem. The brake and turn are consolidated on the Terrain, so I cant just tap into that circuit at the tail lights. I was unable to get access to the third brake light in the hatch. I looked at the fuse boxes in the owners manual and there is no brake light listed or center high light. Where can I tap into a brake only wire? Thanks.
asked by: Joe S
Expert Reply:
What you could get is a tail light converter like our part # C56196.
What you would need to do is tap into the tail light wiring of your 2013 GMC Terrain and then you will have a dedicated brake light circuit for you to use.
You would run the green wire of the input side of the # C56196 to the right stop turn of your vehicle. The white wire to a ground, and the yellow wire to the left stop and turn circuit. Once this is all hooked up the red wire on the output side will be a dedicated brake circuit, which is what sounds like you need.
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