Disabling the 3rd brake light without warning on dash?

[Team11haro]

id like to disable my 3rd brake light and cargo light as I’m pitting my leer 100xq on.. in my old Chevys i simply unplugged the light however on my 18 ram it prompts me I have a bulb out on the dash is there a solution ?

 

[shadowhawk]

leave it connected? I'm guessing because it's a federal law thing there probably aren't any workarounds.

 

[Demon-HeMi]

i dont think the 3rd brake light is regulated by law, but take some plasti-dip and paint the 3rd brake light black and no light will show through it, and you will never see the dip since the camper shell will cover it

 

[Team11haro]

i dont think the 3rd brake light is regulated by law, but take some plasti-dip and paint the 3rd brake light black and no light will show through it, and you will never see the dip since the camper shell will cover it

That’s my last resort plan.. I’d prefer to figure a workaround to shut it off..

 

[Team11haro]

leave it connected? I'm guessing because it's a federal law thing there probably aren't any workarounds.

Leaving it connected and in operation creates a wicked glare on the back truck glass and front topper glass

 

[shadowhawk]

I thought it was a federal thing, but my research says it varies from state to state. I stand corrected. But, it is something all new cars have, and I'm willing to bet aftermarket bed toppers have provisions for the 3rd light.

 

[Team11haro]

I thought it was a federal thing, but my research says it varies from state to state. I stand corrected. But, it is something all new cars have, and I'm willing to bet aftermarket bed toppers have provisions for the 3rd light.

I think your Mis understanding what I’m asking ..

Yes the topper has a third brake light.. dodge is even nice and stubs the signal wire out for the third brake light to make it easy to connect .. the issue is with the trucks 3rd brake light when it’s connected and under normal operation with the truck topper on it reflects off the topper and created a wicked glare that I’d like to eliminate ..

 

[yortnodnarb]

Did you call a dealer and tell them the scenario? There has to be some way to unhook the trucks 3rd light for this type of application.

 

[shadowhawk]

I think your Mis understanding what I’m asking ..

Yes the topper has a third brake light.. dodge is even nice and stubs the signal wire out for the third brake light to make it easy to connect .. the issue is with the trucks 3rd brake light when it’s connected and under normal operation with the truck topper on it reflects off the topper and created a wicked glare that I’d like to eliminate ..

maybe some limo tint over top of it?

 

[Team11haro]

That’s a possibility I do remove the cap some so I was ultimately hoping there was a magical fooler module you couple plug in that made the truck think it was connected ..

 

[Demon-HeMi]

That’s a possibility I do remove the cap some so I was ultimately hoping there was a magical fooler module you couple plug in that made the truck think it was connected ..

Unhook the bulb, put in a resistor and then ypur done, easy breezy

I still think dip would be best since you can just peel it off when done

 

[Can Water Geo]

I'd just put a bit of electrical tape on there to hide it. Once your cap is on you won't be able to see it anyways and if you pull it off electrical tape should come off just as easy.

 

[Joes1500]

I was worried about this when I had my Leer put on . But to be honest I can barely see it. The cap/topper has a molded concave part where the light is and fit close enough to the back of the cab that I have no reflection issues.


But the black tape idea is what I was going to go with if it was a problem.

 

[SKS 800]

On my 2016 I just removed the third brake light bulb, no warning light came on.

 

[crash68]

It's strange your getting a glare, I have a Leer 100XL and have yet to notice a glare.
If anything turn the rearview mirror downwards, it's pretty much only good for seeing what's in the back seat. If you think the rearview mirror is good for driving, your fooling yourself and a danger to people around you.

 

[Team11haro]

It's strange your getting a glare, I have a Leer 100XL and have yet to notice a glare.
If anything turn the rearview mirror downwards, it's pretty much only good for seeing what's in the back seat. If you think the rearview mirror is good for driving, your fooling yourself and a danger to people around you.

I don’t follow your train of thought on the rear view but whatever works for you I suppose

 

[crash68]

I don’t follow your train of thought on the rear view but whatever works for you I suppose

If your complaining about a glare from the third brake light, it's most likely while your attempting to use the rearview mirror to see what's behind/along side you.
A rear view mirror in a truck (especially with a cap on the back) is pretty much useless for driving. Whatever is around you has to be about 5' tall for it to be seen.

 

[Team11haro]

Wierd I’ve had caps for years and use a rear view mirror every day during light and dark hours .. shell doesn’t obstruct my view at all.. the ridiculous headrests in the back is a different story those were removed Day 1 due to car seats and no need for them

 

[Joes1500]

Wierd I’ve had caps for years and use a rear view mirror every day during light and dark hours .. shell doesn’t obstruct my view at all.. the ridiculous headrests in the back is a different story those were removed Day 1 due to car seats and no need for them

Same here, I have been running caps for around 20 years. Never any problems.

 

[ramportin1]

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