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Old 10-05-2011, 10:32 PM   #1
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I've made an integrated 3rd brake light
out of my original cargo light.


Just took a 4" red LED strip, attached it to the top of the lens, wired it into the white wire on the brake light switch, and viola. And of course the cargo light still works!

However, it does flash with the hazards, but I never use those [knock on wood] LOL



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Old 10-05-2011, 10:34 PM   #2
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Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light
Great idea...and CHEAP!!
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Old 10-05-2011, 10:36 PM   #3
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Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light
Cool idea!
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Old 10-05-2011, 10:36 PM   #4
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Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light
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Old 10-05-2011, 10:39 PM   #5
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Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light
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Great idea...and CHEAP!!
Very cheap. Cost me $15 for the two 4" LED strips at AutoZone, and I have one left for... whatever! I had the extra wire left over from a light I scrapped and the crimps/connectors are thanks to my job.

I thought about ditching the bulb and going with two 4" white LED strips for the cab light, but i'm iffy about it.
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Old 10-06-2011, 05:50 AM   #6
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I thought about ditching the bulb and going with two 4" white LED strips for the cab light, but i'm iffy about it.
The LED's draw such a low amount of current you could "accidentally" leave the light on without killing the battery.

Nice job on the 3rd brake light.
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Old 10-06-2011, 07:25 AM   #7
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Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light
great idea,works well
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Old 10-06-2011, 10:45 AM   #8
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Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light
almost didnt pass my driving test when I had to argue with the driving instructor that my cargo lamp was NOT a 3rd brake light, and it was an older guy who shoulda known too, looks like a great idear!
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Old 10-06-2011, 12:41 PM   #9
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Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light
very trick
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Old 10-06-2011, 01:55 PM   #10
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looks great. nice job!
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Old 10-06-2011, 11:26 PM   #11
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almost didnt pass my driving test when I had to argue with the driving instructor that my cargo lamp was NOT a 3rd brake light, and it was an older guy who shoulda known too, looks like a great idear!
HA! That's good.

Thanks for the compliments everyone!
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Old 10-07-2011, 10:05 AM   #12
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Looks good, great idea.
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Old 10-07-2011, 03:01 PM   #13
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Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light
That looks cool. Good job!
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Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light
awesome idea.i love cheap cool stuff!
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Old 01-01-2012, 04:11 PM   #15
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Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light
Just performed this same upgrade! The 11 year old daughter helped me run the wires and screwed the cargo light cover on and off. It's bright - and safe. Thanks for the great tip!!
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Old 01-01-2012, 04:17 PM   #16
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Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light
Great idea! This has to be the easiest, cheapest, and most simple way to do this.
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Old 01-01-2012, 04:59 PM   #17
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Re: I've made an integrated 3rd brake light
Love the brake light!

I also been thinking about getting rid of the clear cargo bulb for some LED strips.

It looks funny when it is on since the bulbs offset and people always tell me one of my lights is burned out, and I tell em it only has one.
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