Is Brake Lite Relay RM-88400 Needed For 2021 Jeep Gladiator

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Is the brake light relay needed on my vehicle? Some say yes and some say no. The brake lights come on when I apply brakes with engine off

asked by: David R

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Since the brake lights of your 2021 Jeep Gladiator come on your when the engine is off, and because your Jeep has a combined lighting system - where the brake lights act as both the brake signals and the turn signals - you will in fact need a relay:

- Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-88400

expert reply by: Kyle S

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