Location of Stop Light Switch on 2025 Kia Sportage

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On my 2025 Kia sportage on the brake switch can you tell me which wire color is the cold side of the brake switch that I should tap into it the red wire from my TK56ER that I bought from you. Thanks. Bob

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Hi Robert; I'm sorry to say we don't know the color of the wire on your 2025 Sportage. The only way to find it is to use a tester like # PTW2993. The cold side of the stop light switch will be the wire that only has power when the brake pedal is pressed.

On some newer vehicles this may not be accessible in the cab of the vehicle. If you are unable to find it you can install the Roadmaster Universal Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751000 and use it to connect the red wire on your Tekonsha POD # TK56ER.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Robin H.

12/29/2025

Hey Robert, were you able to find the correct wire on your Sportage using the circuit tester or the stop light switch kit? Knowing what worked could help others trying to connect their Tekonsha brake controller too.

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