Installation
 
It’s very simple, it’s a Do-It-Yourself installation. It fits in the trunk using the labeled wires extending from the unit. The device comes with snap in line connectors for easy installation and fitting instructions. 
 
The average install time is approximately 10-15 minutes.
 
Tools Required
Screwdriver, pliers/cutters 
Difficulty rating scale 2 out of 10
 
Blinking Smart Stop Std and Delay version   -   Blinking Smart Stop Plus version  -  Troubleshooting Guide

I. Description

Applying your brakes will cause your existing third brake light to blink rapidly approximately 6 times, and then stay on solid as long as you have your foot on the brake pedal once you release the brake the unit then resets.

  II. Features

ˇ       Size: 1" x 2" x 0.5" (25mm x 39mm x 12mm)

ˇ         Operating Voltage: 12 Volts DC

ˇ         Operating Temp: -30ēC to +70ēC

ˇ         Max Power Consumption: 1W

         Product Rated at  6.2Amps

   III. Circuit Diagram  

Blinking Smart Stop Standard and Delay Version

     IV. Installation

 Locate access to the third brake light wires. The easiest access to them is from where you
change the existing bulb or LED bar.

Place a “Quick Connect” connector over positive (+) side wire going to the third brake light, and insert the Red wire. Using the pliers, squeeze the metal splice to secure the wires and then snap the cover closed.

   Place a “Quick Connect” connector over the same positive (+) side wire going to the third brake light but between where you attached the Red wire and light.

Insert the Blue wire and squeeze and snap as before.

 Place a “Quick Connect” connector over the negative (-) side wire (any chassis ground) and insert the black wire. Squeeze and snap as before.

 Cut the positive (+) side wire between where you attached the Red and Blue wires from the Smart Stop.

Fit the Smart Stop inside somewhere away from areas of high temperature, moisture and water leakage...

Please note as the wiring in most vehicles vary because of the age of the vehicle. Please ensure the “Quick Connect”  has a good connection i.e. ensure that the  “Quick Connect”  has cut through the wire insulation.

Blinking Smart Stop Plus Version

I. Description

Applying your brakes will cause your existing 2 main brake lights to blink rapidly, approximately 5 times and then stay on solid as long as you have your foot on the brake pedal. Works with all vehicles that have separate brake lights connections.

   II. Features

Size: 1" x 2" x 0.5" (25mm x 39mm x 12mm)

Operating Voltage: 12 Volts DC

 Operating Temp: -30ēC to +70ēC

Max Power Consumption: 1W

Product Rated at  30 Amps

   III. Circuit Diagram  

Blinking Smart Stop Plus version

   IV. Installation

 Locate access to and identify the brake light wires. The easiest way to access this is from where you change the existing bulbs. Choose one side (left or right) to start from.

 Place a “Quick Connect” connector over positive (+) side wire going to the first brake light, at least 3 inches from the light and insert the Red wire. Using the pliers, squeeze the metal splice to secure the wires and then snap the cover closed.

 Place a second “Quick Connect” connector over the same wire between the first one, and the brake light then insert the shorter Blue wire. Squeeze and snap as in step 2.  

 Cut the positive (+) brake light wire between the location of the 2 “Quick Connect” connectors..

  Place a “Quick Connect” connector over negative (-) side wire of the brake light (or any chassis “GND” connection) and insert the Black wire. Squeeze and snap as in step 2.

 Run the longer blue wire over to the location of the other brake light.

 Cut the positive (+) side wire of the second brake light. Leave at least 2 inches.

 Place a “Quick Connect” connector over the exposed wire still attached to the light and insert the blue wire. Squeeze and snap as in step 2.

Fit the Smart Stop inside somewhere away from areas of high temperature, moisture and water leakage..

Please note as the wiring in most vehicles vary because of the age of the vehicle please ensure the “Quick Connect”  has a good connection i.e. ensure that the  “Quick Connect” has cut through the wire insulation.

Troubleshooting Guide

Blinking Smart Stop
Symptom Possible problem Solution Comments
The third brake light comes on solid but doesn't flash?

You have delay unit and did not wait 8 seconds before reapplying brakes.

Wait 8 seconds before  re-applying brakes  
The third brake light comes on solid but doesn't flash? Black wire not making good contact

Connect Black wire properly Check Quick connects are making good contact

If connected properly, unit is bad, replace unit
The third brake light comes on solid but doesn't flash? Car third brake circuit makes GND connection to turn on light. -i.e  Neg 12V supply Delay unit will not work, replace with non-delay version Since +12V is always applied to the red wire, the delay circuit remains activated
The third brake light doesn't come on at all when applying the brakes Red or Blue wires not making contact Connect Red and/or Blue wires properly  
The third brake light doesn't come on at all when applying the brakes Brake-In wire not supplying 12 volts when brakes applied Check brake fuse or brake in wire for breaks.  You can verify voltage with a meter.  
The third brake light doesn't come on at all when applying the brakes Third brake light bulb is no good Verify light bulb by reconnecting the brake-in wire to the Pos (+) side of the light bulb If light bulb is good, replace unit

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