Brake Light Wire for Installing a Brake Controller on a 1997 Chevy Pickup
Published 06/10/2008
Question:
hello, i am installing a brake controller on a 97 chevy k1500 pickup, my question is the color of the wire i hook the controller to on the brake light switch.
asked by: Mike
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Expert Reply:
The wire you need runs from the top of the brake pedal to a bundle of wires under the steering column. What you need is a white wire that is bundled to an orange wire. Use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to confirm that the wire is getting 12v when the brake pedal is pressed.
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