How to Wire 3rd Brake Light on 2022 Toyota Tacoma ARE Truck Cap
Question:
I have a 2022 Toyota Tacoma that came with a four flat and circle plug-in on the bumper for hauling trailers I assume. I recently bought a used ARE MX truck cap. Im trying to wire/power the truck cap and avoid tapping into the driver side brake light, like commonly done. My truck have brake light. Just has two wires coming out of it. Do you carry a four flat plug-in wire that then tapers into a two wire. Or do I just buy a regular four flat wire and only use two of the wires? Essentially, do I just take the two turn signal/ break powered wires from the floor flat and tie them into both brake light wires on the cap? If I go from 4 flat to brake light do I need to take One of the wires from the four flat and tie it into my truck for a ground? Or can I just cap off two of the unused four flat wires and use the other powered for flat wires to tie into each wire coming from the brake light?
asked by: Benjamin C
Expert Reply:
The easiest way to accomplish what you're wanting to do is by using the 3rd Brake Light Logic Module # PP20-702 to isolate that brake signal. Then you can either run your wiring from below your truck or you can use a tee-in connector like the Curt # C55384 so you can get that 4-Way connector and those functions closer to your ARE truck cap.
You will need to ground one of the wires from your truck cap, and then the power wire will connect to the output wire of this module.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Base Plate for Tow Bar
- Shop: Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
- Shop: Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System for Air Helper Springs - Remote - Bluetooth - EZ Mount
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Search Results: c59hr
- Shop: Curt Tow Bar Extension Cord w/ Socket - Coiled - 7-Way RV to 6-Way Round - 96" Cord
- Q&A: Wiring Truck Camper Shell Third Brake Light
- Search Results: 225/75r15
- Shop: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Search Results: 1/2 20 lug nuts
- Shop: 3rd Brake Light Logic Module
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Search Results: locking hitch pin
- Search Results: 25980ez
- Search Results: 58910
- Search Results: rm 643
- Shop: Air Lift WirelessAIR Compressor System for Air Helper Springs - Remote - Bluetooth - EZ Mount
- Q&A: Wiring Parts Needed to Power 3rd Brake Light on 2020 Toyota Tacoma Topper Shell
- Q&A: Making 7-Way to Camper Shell Third Brake Light Adapter
- Q&A: How to Wire a Third Brake Light on Trailer
- Q&A: How To Power Third Brake Light On Camper Shell Using 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Q&A: How To Wire Dome and Third Brake Light On Leer Camper Shell
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Q&A: How To Stop Leer Third Brake Light from Flashing with Turn Signals
- Article: Parts Needed to Add Electric Drum Brakes to a Trailer
- Article: The Best Trailer Tongue Locks for Preventing Trailer Theft
- Article: Wiring Trailer Lights with a 7-Way Plug (It's Easier Than You Think)
- Article: Flat Towing Package for 2014-2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Article: Trailer Lighting Requirements