Do I Need a Brake Light Relay for Flat-Towing a 2022 Jeep Wrangler?
Question:
Is a brake light relay required when flat-towing my 2022 Jeep Wrangler?
asked by: Julie
Expert Reply:
There are a few questions to consider in order to determine whether your 2022 Jeep Wrangler will require a brake light relay like part # RM-88400. I included this question tree to guide you through those questions:
Are you using a supplemental braking system that depresses the brake pedal in your towed car?
No - You do not need a brake light relay.
Yes - You may need a brake light relay. Continue on to the next question.
Do the brake lights on your towed car illuminate while the engine is off?
No - You do not need a brake light relay.
Yes - You may need a brake light relay. Continue on to the next question.
Do your towed car's brake lights act as both the brake signals and the turn signals?
No - You may need a brake light relay. Continue on to the next question.
Yes - Your towed car has a combined lighting system. You will need a brake light relay to ensure proper activation of its signal lights.
Does your towed car have separate brake lights and turn signals?
No - Your towed car has a combined lighting system. You will need a brake light relay.
Yes - Your towed car has a separate lighting system. You may need a brake light relay. Continue on to the next question.
Are you wiring your vehicle with a six-diode kit or a TowDaddy custom wiring harness?
No - You will need a brake light relay to ensure proper activation of your towed car's signal lights.
Yes - You do not need a brake light relay.
From these questions, if you determined that you need a relay, I went ahead and attached an installation video to walk you through the process of the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-88400.
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
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