What Color Is The Stop Light Switch Wire On A Chevrolet Equinox

Updated 06/13/2019 | Published 06/12/2019

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Question:

Color of hot wire when pedal depressed at kick panel?

asked by: Marieau M

Helpful Expert Reply:

I didn't see what vehicle you were using but if it is a Chevrolet Equinox then the stop light switch wire cannot be obtained at the brake pedal because it does not carry enough voltage. The stop light switch wire must be accessed inside an electrical connector located under the passenger side sill garnish molding. The wire you are looking for is white with a blue stripe. Once you find this you can then splice the red wire on the brake controller into this with a quick splice connector part # SWC502905-1.

I have attached a photo of the connector that you will splice into for the stop light switch circuit. Please note that the process to install a brake controller on the Chevrolet Equinox is unlike most others due to the difficulty of acquiring each circuit therefore professional installation is strongly advised. If you will be doing the install yourself then I recommend you look over the 18-NA-123 Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) beforehand.

The other option you have if the above is not something that you are interested in completing is to use the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller part # C51180 which does not require a hard line connection to the vehicle's stop light switch circuit.

expert reply by: Conner L