3rd brake light polarity

[Gary in BR]

Hello,

I have bought an after market 3rd brake light.

Its not working, the instructions said something about removing a pin to reverse the polarity. I have no clue what they are talking about. Does anyone have pictures or clearer instructions on doing this.

I searched the archives and could not find anything.

Thanks for all of your help.
Hary

[Jeph]

Hmm, I don't know about this "pin" they speak of, unless they're referring to swapping the pins in the connector.

There are only 2 wires that run to the 3rd brake light. All you have to do is cut the wires and switch them. It's quite simple.

[FrayAdjacent]

Originally Posted by Jeph

Hmm, I don't know about this "pin" they speak of, unless they're referring to swapping the pins in the connector.

There are only 2 wires that run to the 3rd brake light. All you have to do is cut the wires and switch them. It's quite simple.

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If you can find how the pins insert into the plastic connector, you can usually pop them out with a small screwdriver. Stick them in the way you need them, and you're done. No cutting needed.

[conradtan]

My aftermarket did not work either until I cut the wires and switched them. They work fine now. Not difficult, but an inconvenience nonetheless.