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wa8yxm
May 16, 2015Explorer III
IN days of old.. Cars and trucks did not have one.
They sold After Market 3rd-eye lights
They came in 3 styles
Type 1: You ran another wire from the brake light switch to the light
Type 2: This was really just an additional pair of tail lights and worked just like the tail lights Left half lit when you signaled left (Blinked) right when you signaled right and entire thing lit (not blinking) if you hit the braks but did nto signal a turn (Turn overrids brake)
The most expensive type had electronics that sensed if you were braking or turning If power came on to BOTH turn signal lamps (Indicating braking) it lit and remained lit so long as at least ONE of them was on.
Whitney may still sell 'em (Would be my best guess)
As to why to have them?
Some people feel they add security and reduce rear end collisions (your rear)
Personally.. I have no opinion on that.. But that's why they added 'em.
They sold After Market 3rd-eye lights
They came in 3 styles
Type 1: You ran another wire from the brake light switch to the light
Type 2: This was really just an additional pair of tail lights and worked just like the tail lights Left half lit when you signaled left (Blinked) right when you signaled right and entire thing lit (not blinking) if you hit the braks but did nto signal a turn (Turn overrids brake)
The most expensive type had electronics that sensed if you were braking or turning If power came on to BOTH turn signal lamps (Indicating braking) it lit and remained lit so long as at least ONE of them was on.
Whitney may still sell 'em (Would be my best guess)
As to why to have them?
Some people feel they add security and reduce rear end collisions (your rear)
Personally.. I have no opinion on that.. But that's why they added 'em.
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