Model A brake light wiring

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Mar 5, 2012 | 09:42 PM

TBone24

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Model A brake light wiring

I'm wanting to add a Model A brake light and side mount license plate bracket to my 09 Fat Bob. I've noticed that there are only 2 wires for these lights and was wondering if it's possible to wire this in where the light will act as a brake light and marker light. Thanks.

Mar 5, 2012 | 10:06 PM

ackman1968

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If it has a dual element bulb (1157) it can. Most likely it is grounded through the case and that's why there are only two wires.

Mar 5, 2012 | 10:08 PM

sonnydaze

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the ground is to the light body , one wire is brake other is running light

Mar 5, 2012 | 10:11 PM

sonnydaze

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Originally Posted by ackman1968

If it has a dual element bulb (1157) it can. Most likely it is grounded through the case and that's why there are only two wires.

you beat me to it , i made a side mount out of one off flea bay a few months ago

Mar 5, 2012 | 10:28 PM

ian03xl

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I'm making one right now except mines a 37 Ford not a model a. If you haven't bought one yet check out speedwaymotors.com and I suggest an led it'll be more durable and brighter although not as easy to repair as an 1157 if needed.

Mar 6, 2012 | 03:55 AM

SteveO-ll

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Mine has two wires also, top one is the brake light 1156, the bottom one is the run/tag light and is a smaller bulb (can't remember the #). The brake light lights up bright because of the word STOP is in amber.