3rd brake light problems

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Good afternoon guys,

Today I got my LED 3rd brake light assembly in. I installed it and once I plugged it in I turned the lights on to check it to make sure everything was good to go and it didnt illuminate until I pressed the brake pedal.

Is it not supposed to stay on with the brake lights after you turn the lights on? Or is it off until pedal is depressed?

 

wmburns

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Ksanders6226 said:

Or is it off until pedal is depressed?

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high mounted 3rd brake lights only when the pedal depressed.

 

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wmburns said:

3rd brake light only when the pedal depressed.

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Thank you. I was unsure since I've seen others that are on with the brake lights at all times.

Just wanted to make sure I didnt have a short or an issue somewhere.

 

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Your other brake lights have a dual filament bulb for brakes and running lights, 3rd one is brakes only if you are curious.

 

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Neuron said:

Your other brake lights have a dual filament bulb for brakes and running lights, 3rd one is brakes only if you are curious.

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I appreciate that. I'm guessing the ones I've seen had the 3rd brake light wired into the running lights possibly?

 

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Ksanders6226 said:

'm guessing the ones I've seen had the 3rd brake light wired into the running lights possibly?

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You'd have to do custom wiring to make that happen. Not sure why you'd want to though. Many people are programmed to react to the 3rd brake light coming on. I know I am, and usually change lanes when I get behind a car with a burned out 3rd brake light.