Third brake light advice
03-21-2010, 02:38 PM
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Move you license plate to the spare like I did using a Rock Hard 4x4 relocation bracket then you can use a ORO Plate Lite. It has an LED 3rd brakelight plus a LED (looks like HID) license plate light. All for around $80 through 4wd.com, 4WheelParts, Quadratec or Northridge.
Install thread including wiring codes...https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-write-ups-39/rock-hard-license-plate-relocation-bracket-oro-led-platelite-install-xrc-bumper-90672/
Running light only....
Just the plate light illuminated...
The LED brake light plus the plate light....
Brake light only....
Everything illuminated....
And some daylight shots...
Install thread including wiring codes...https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-write-ups-39/rock-hard-license-plate-relocation-bracket-oro-led-platelite-install-xrc-bumper-90672/
Running light only....
Just the plate light illuminated...
The LED brake light plus the plate light....
Brake light only....
Everything illuminated....
And some daylight shots...
03-22-2010, 07:32 AM
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JPTwinz...irronically, a buddy of mine had one the same setups as you have just lying around in his shed...
.....and i was able to pick it up for the right price of FREE
When I pull the old license plate holder off, is there plug that gets put behind it ????
.....and i was able to pick it up for the right price of FREE When I pull the old license plate holder off, is there plug that gets put behind it ????
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03-22-2010, 08:02 AM
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Move you license plate to the spare like I did using a Rock Hard 4x4 relocation bracket then you can use a ORO Plate Lite. It has an LED 3rd brakelight plus a LED (looks like HID) license plate light. All for around $80 through 4wd.com, 4WheelParts, Quadratec or Northridge.
Install thread including wiring codes...https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90672
Running light only....
Just the plate light illuminated...
The LED brake light plus the plate light....
Brake light only....
Everything illuminated....
And some daylight shots...
Install thread including wiring codes...https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90672
Running light only....
Just the plate light illuminated...
The LED brake light plus the plate light....
Brake light only....
Everything illuminated....
And some daylight shots...
God the same setup on mine and everyone always asks where i go the light. east to wire and super bright
03-22-2010, 10:35 AM
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VA 3rd Light Law
I was just reading VA laws the other day and ever car since (if I remember right) 1986 has to have a 3rd light in the commonwealth of VA or else you will fail inspection or get a ticket if a cop sees it.
03-22-2010, 11:30 AM
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In 1986, the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration mandated that all new passenger cars have a third brake lamp installed.
Required on all new light trucks and vans starting in 1994.
That said, it's one of those things that you'll rarely get in trouble for.
I don't have one now, but I figure sooner or later I'll get a warning or a "fix-it" ticket. Until then, I'll keep running as is.
Although, if you get rear-ended and the guy behind you makes a fuss, you might be found liable for the accident. Something to at least think about.
Last edited by horwitzs; 03-22-2010 at 11:34 AM.
03-22-2010, 08:53 PM
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Yes, there is a plug that fills in the hole left behind. I have the part number in my install thread. It costs about $13 from you Jeep dealer.