Is Brake Light Relay Required on 2015 Chevy Equinox When Flat Towing with Roadmaster EvenBrake
Updated 04/06/2016 | Published 04/04/2016
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i just installed towed vehicle lite kit # 56108 on my Chev Equinox. My question is when I install my even brake will i also need to istall a brake lite kit to.
asked by: Jerry R
Expert Reply:
There are a series of questions that have to be answered to know if your vehicle will need the brake light relay part # RM-88400. The first question we know the answer is yes since you are using the Roadmaster Even Brake part # RM-9400.
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.
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