How to Identify Cold Side of the Stop Light Switch on 2016 Kia Sedona

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I have a 2016 Kia Sedona. I am installing a brake controller. What is the color of the cold side of the brake switch for my vehicle?

asked by: Chad

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Expert Reply:

I can help you identify this wire on your 2016 Kia Sedona, but we do not have specific information on the color of the wire. You will need to use a circuit tester like the # PTW2993. The cold side will be the wire that only has power when the brake pedal is pressed. This is where you will connect your red wire from your brake controller it uses the standard wire colors like the # RED52VR.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

The only difference between 7-Way Utility and 7-Way RV is the color of the wires. The pin outs are the exact same so either would work just fine with the other. If you check out the picture I attached you'll see that the functions are all the…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Yes, you can use a fuse tap like the part #F2526 to tap into the stoplight circuit of the vehicle for a dedicated brake signal for installing a brake controller. Any time the brake lights are turned on this circuit would have voltage on it.

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Answer 5

The 12V power circuit in an aftermarket 7-way connector like #37185 will usually be connected to the vehicle battery through a 40-amp circuit breaker like #PK54540. This installation provides for 12V power at the connector contact at all times, even…

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Answer 6

On GM vehicles of that vintage, the 12-V pin should be hot regardless of whether the ignition is on or not. If it isn't showing voltage even with the ignition on, you're almost certainly on the right track thinking it's a blown or…

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Answer 7

The yellow wire of the 7-way harness part #H20044 that you referenced goes to the center pin of the 7-way which is an aux circuit that is typically used for reverse lights if present on the trailer. Normally the red wire on a 7-way (RV standard…

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Answer 8

If you are looking for a power source for your brake controller, I do not recommend using a fuse tap. The brake controller's power needs to be ran through an appropriately sized circuit breaker and to the battery post. The installation…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

I think you are going in the right direction. I would definitely replace the 14 gauge wire going to the trailer brake magnets with 10 gauge wire or larger. Usually larger than 10 gauge is hard to get into the trailer connector though. I would also…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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