Location and Color of Brake Stoplight Switch on 2008 Honda Pilot
Updated 07/15/2013 | Published 07/12/2013
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Question:
What color is the wire that I need to tap into the brake light switch?
asked by: Dan D
Expert Reply:
According to my research, the stop light switch you need is white and black striped.
Keep in mind that wiring by function, rather than wire color, is recommended because wire color is not always consistent, even among identical vehicles of the same model year. Please confirm your connection by using a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 on the wire you intend to tap the brake controller into. The correct circuit will only show power when the brake pedal is pressed, and not at any other time.
To install the controller, we offer an installation kit, part # ETBC7. The kit contains everything necessary to install a brake controller, except for a functioning 4-pole trailer connector which could be added using part # 118336.
I have linked you to install instructions for the ETBC7 kit, as well as an install video showing the kit being used on a different Honda model. Although it shows a different vehicle, the procedure shown on the video would be similar to that of your Pilot.
