Posted: 1/29/2004 11:55:58 AM EDT
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Is an operational 3rd brake light on a pickup manditory IF it was equiped with one from the factory. I've got a shell on my truck, but the shell's brake light was never wired. I also removed the bulbs from the original, so it wouldn't light up the 1-2 inch wide gap between the cab and shell. If an operational 3rd is required, I guess I'll have to remove the shell, and put the bulbs back into the original for the inspection, then replace the shell later. |
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If it is on there it has to work. You can remove the lense and bulb and it will pass IIRC. From the VSP site: 6. - INSPECT OTHER LIGHTS FOR: Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch. Aim of fog and driving lamps. Illumination of all lamps, lens color, and condition of lens. (NOTE: Every vehicle must have a rear lamp showing a red light to the rear, a white light illuminating the rear license plate; vehicles over 7 feet wide or extending 4 inches or more beyond the front fender extremes must be equipped with approved clearance lamps and reflex reflectors. Count load in measuring.) 7. – INSPECT SIGNAL DEVICE FOR: Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch. Correct indications and tell-tale (visual or audible). Illumination of all lamps, lens color, and condition of lens. HTH EDIT: My new Ford State truck has a black plastic plate where the center mounted stop light would be on the cab. May be worth looking into for you. Danny |
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So you are going to, remove the shell, re-bulb the brake light, get inspected, remove the bulbs from the brake light, and put the shell back on? Have you considered just getting the shell mounted brake light to work like it should? That should only take you like 10% of the effort of doing it the other way. |
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