CHMSL (3rd brake light) Strobe module

[Tom_C]

I have a thread to collect information, but since I can't edit the topic name I will make a new thread in DIY. Original thread https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/3rd-brake-light-wire-location-in-bcm-under-dash.13217/

I have LED lights so couldn't just add a strobing LED bulb. I used this module, and there are others available. http://www.3rdbrakeflasher.com/brak...1.html?zenid=3375bb80e2a9a1dd9c8d510dba623ed1

It took all of about 10 minutes to install, once I figured out the wiring. See the original thread for info. The 3rd brake light uses the yellow/gray wire in the top left connector on the BCM. There appears to be 2 yellow/gray wires, or maybe I can't see the other color correctly, but the wire you need goes to pin 13, so run it back to be sure.

I used bullet connects so if the module dies I can put it back to stock easily. There are 3 different flash speeds you select by connecting certain wires on the module. I used the medium speed. It flashes 4 times in 1 second and then stays on constantly.

I'll try to get a video, but you get the idea.

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[micl9]

Nice Tom
How bout an action video!?

 

[Tom_C]

Nice Tom
How bout an action video!?

Sorry, I will have to get that. I need a third foot to press the brake pedal and my wife is working on taxes... she's self employed so I don't get involved

 

[Tom_C]

well, when she gets up to make you a sammich, re-direct her to the truck first.

ive been interested in doing this mod myself

Here ya go. I actually do most of the cooking. I'm sort of an amature gourmet, but lets face it, I'm a hack. My wife is a good cook, too, but she's always busy. She does make the best southern biscuits on the planet, though.

 

[Tom_C]

BTW, you can have it strobe slower, which isn't attention grabbing IMO, and faster, which is seizure inducing. The mid speed works best IMO.

And, there is another version that has a bunch more settings for blinking, but I just wanted a basic strobe.

 

[Msfitoy]

Here ya go. I actually do most of the cooking. I'm sort of an armature gourmet, but lets face it, I'm a hack. My wife is a good cook, too, but she's always busy. She does make the best southern biscuits on the planet, though.

Great insurance...I've installed this tech on every one of my vehicles since they were available...

 

[Tom_C]

I got hit in the rear by someone looking at his GPS. Before covid I drove a lot in bumper to bumper, and will eventually probably have to again. I put strobe LED bulbs in the previous car and not sure it helped, but it didn't hurt.

I do feel they are annoying, but I don't care, at least they get your attention. IF it helps then I'm all for it.

And, the install is easy, once you figure out the wiring. Hopefully this will help those who want to use it. You can probably hook up all your brake lights, not just the high light, but this works for me, and I don't know what the regular brake lights wire is.

 

[Rinn69]

Sounds and looks like a great mod and it won't break the bank--great video too !! I've often wondered why they haven't come up with a way for a person's brake lights to go into a strobe mode when you really get on the brakes, like when the anti-lock module gets to a certain "strain", it makes all the brake lights strobe....it would let people know that your making an emergency or short distance stop. With all the tech these days, it should be a standard feature on all vehicles....just like the rear cameras.

 

[Tom_C]

Sounds and looks like a great mod and it won't break the bank--great video too !! I've often wondered why they haven't come up with a way for a person's brake lights to go into a strobe mode when you really get on the brakes, like when the anti-lock module gets to a certain "strain", it makes all the brake lights strobe....it would let people know that your making an emergency or short distance stop. With all the tech these days, it should be a standard feature on all vehicles....just like the rear cameras.

Some cars do have that now. It senses the brake pressure and strobes if it's excessive. I don't remember which makes, but I've read about it.

 

[Rp930]

I hate those things. Totally annoying.

 

[MXGOLF]

I have that on my motorcycle. Two 6 LED bars on each side of the license plate. I always worry about some one read ending me so I made a couple custom brackets and have piece of mind now. Works great.

 

[Tom_C]

kinda annoying like loud exhausts?

I think they're annoying too, especially in bumper to bumper, but hey, I don't have to look at mine And, it's just the high light. Deal with it, and don't hit me in the ass.

 

[Rp930]

I think they're annoying too, especially in bumper to bumper, but hey, I don't have to look at mine And, it's just the high light. Deal with it, and don't hit me in the ass.

I’ll just send a few texts instead of looking at it.

 

[Fawnbuster]

Sorry, I will have to get that. I need a third foot to press the brake pedal and my wife is working on taxes... she's self employed so I don't get involved

Use a stick pushed against the seat or bottom of steering wheel

 

[12Bravo20]

I have ran the strobe modules on motorcycles and they do help get people's attention. The only strobe module that I do not care for is when people run them on their headlights. I have seen some on motorcycles.

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