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CAMAROdrivin'BALLplaya · 09-27-2012, 11:06 PM

Hi everyone. I need some help.

I had the dealership install a extended wing on the back. I love the way it looks, but it has a brake light installed in it that is functional. I swap rides with my brothers g8 gt yesterday durin a cruise and do not like having two "third" brake lights now. I am trying to figure out how to disable the original third brake light through the fuse box but can't figure out which fuse controls it. Or even finding an after market light cover but can find that either.

Any ideas?

Parag · 09-27-2012, 11:09 PM

dont touch the fuses they will all be tied together on the same fuse.

CWI · 09-28-2012, 06:31 AM

You can always remove the rear seat and rear deck and unplug the brake light. Change the rear speakers while you're there. Look in the DIY section for how to do it.

mattsfirstSS · 09-28-2012, 06:36 AM

You know Ive never been behind my car with the brakes pressed lol...I have the high wing also, Im going to look at this today. I did kind of wonder how it looked

CAMAROdrivin'BALLplaya · 09-28-2012, 08:54 AM

Yea the look isn't quite for me. It looks like there is too much going on.

metthem · 09-28-2012, 08:59 AM

unplug it or take the bulbs out.

1SSFever · 09-28-2012, 09:05 AM

Buy the ZL1 rear deck piece that has no light there, it's not very cheap though for a piece of plastic. Or unplug the light. I was thinking have the back glass tinted, unplug the light and call it good.

This has been on my mind lately too, so far I've been dealing with 2 third brake lights. It annoys me when backing up at night, the one in the car reflects off the spoiler and shines back at me.

Swacer · 09-28-2012, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 1SSFever

Buy the ZL1 rear deck piece that has no light there, it's not very cheap though for a piece of plastic. Or unplug the light. I was thinking have the back glass tinted, unplug the light and call it good.

This has been on my mind lately too, so far I've been dealing with 2 third brake lights. It annoys me when backing up at night, the one in the car reflects off the spoiler and shines back at me.

I thought the ZL1 just had a piece of plastic that fits OVER the light to not let it shine through?

United_727 · 09-28-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Swacer

I thought the ZL1 just had a piece of plastic that fits OVER the light to not let it shine through?

Judging by the pic,it's a whole package tray. Special for the ZL1,only.No separate CHMSL cover. The non-ZL-1 CHMSL looks like it unplugs right @ the CHMSL . It's LED ,so no individually serviced bulbs .

THR ZL1 #1 · 09-28-2012, 02:10 PM

I have a ZL1 . . believe me it is just a separate little black filler piece in there.

Swacer · 09-28-2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by THR ZL1 #1

I have a ZL1 . . believe me it is just a separate little black filler piece in there.

Do you know where I could order that? Or get the part number? I hate 2 dummy lights.

skipinminn · 09-28-2012, 03:42 PM

NOW for me I say NEVER enough RED STOP lights In the rear. Stops some OLD Fart from saying I didn't see you <<<<<

United_727 · 09-28-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by THR ZL1 #1

I have a ZL1 . . believe me it is just a separate little black filler piece in there.

It is not serviced separately. Part of package tray.

strych9 · 09-28-2012, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by skipinminn

NOW for me I say NEVER enough RED STOP lights In the rear. Stops some OLD Fart from saying I didn't see you <<<<<

I agree. I also have the high-wing, and actually LIKE having two high-mount brake lamps. To each their own, I guess.

09-27-2012, 11:09 PM	#2
Parag Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 1,334	dont touch the fuses they will all be tied together on the same fuse. __________________ stage III cam, 4.10's, custom CAI, suede headliner 461 RWHP, 422 RWTQ

09-28-2012, 06:31 AM	#3
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,839 View My Garage	You can always remove the rear seat and rear deck and unplug the brake light. Change the rear speakers while you're there. Look in the DIY section for how to do it. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

09-28-2012, 08:59 AM	#6
metthem Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 943	unplug it or take the bulbs out. __________________ Trifecta tune, CAI intake, ADM Race Scoop, Doug Thorley Shorties, Solo High Flow Cats, Magnaflow resonated X-pipe, Flowmaster AMT axle back, Gary's custom front bowtie, rear bowtie delete, tinted windows, headlights, and taillights, debadged fenders, gunmetal gills, gunmetal tailgate (CAMARO)

09-27-2012, 11:06 PM	#1
CAMAROdrivin'BALLplaya Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New York Posts: 93	Third brake light Hi everyone. I need some help. I had the dealership install a extended wing on the back. I love the way it looks, but it has a brake light installed in it that is functional. I swap rides with my brothers g8 gt yesterday durin a cruise and do not like having two "third" brake lights now. I am trying to figure out how to disable the original third brake light through the fuse box but can't figure out which fuse controls it. Or even finding an after market light cover but can find that either. Any ideas?

09-28-2012, 06:36 AM	#4
mattsfirstSS Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Wilmington. NC Posts: 794 View My Garage	You know Ive never been behind my car with the brakes pressed lol...I have the high wing also, Im going to look at this today. I did kind of wonder how it looked

09-28-2012, 08:54 AM	#5
CAMAROdrivin'BALLplaya Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New York Posts: 93	Yea the look isn't quite for me. It looks like there is too much going on.

09-28-2012, 09:05 AM	#7
1SSFever Drives: 2012 1SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: home Posts: 280	Buy the ZL1 rear deck piece that has no light there, it's not very cheap though for a piece of plastic. Or unplug the light. I was thinking have the back glass tinted, unplug the light and call it good. This has been on my mind lately too, so far I've been dealing with 2 third brake lights. It annoys me when backing up at night, the one in the car reflects off the spoiler and shines back at me.

09-28-2012, 02:10 PM	#10
THR ZL1 #1 Perma Grinning Drives: 2012 Tom Henry Racing ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Schaumburg, IL Posts: 452	I have a ZL1 . . believe me it is just a separate little black filler piece in there.

09-28-2012, 03:42 PM	#12
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	NOW for me I say NEVER enough RED STOP lights In the rear. Stops some OLD Fart from saying I didn't see you <<<<<