How to install a third brake light - Two Minute Tuesday

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On this weeks Two Minute Tuesday on Thursday, Kevin shows you how to install a third brake light onto our WRX. Specifically the new OLM Night Bar F1 Style Rear Brake Light. Get yours today on our website!
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[@LEVELMotorsports]

Newest version you don't have to crimp anything, it just comes with weather-safe plugs on both ends! Nice!

[@SubiSpeed]

Even better!

[@BraveheartSTIS209]

I just finished this install like 10 minutes ago. It was pretty simple and straight forward. I did the install literally in 5 minutes! It was so easy, even a kid 🧒 can do it!

[@ErrorOnUsername]

You must do 100 of these installs a day.

[@BraveheartSTIS209]

@@ErrorOnUsername That was my first time, but i'm a mechanic so i have some knowledge. (cheatcode)

[@gerald2935underwear]

yes kid without a driver’s license but can install a 4th brake light 💡

[@tintedfire200]

L Subispeed for firing Kevin

[@Reflex8818]

Since this video was made… I just finished installing this on my 2020 STi. The install was SIMPLE, yes it was a pain to get up through the bumper but it wasn’t bad (I only removed the 4 pop clips on the bottom of the rear bumper) also took off the plastic trim on the inside of the trunk, the three clips that hold the side carpet, and the foam over the spare tire. That being said since this video the plug and play harness is literally just plug and play no crimping etc needed you just clip, zip tie your excess and it’s simple.

[@sakif7]

Hey did you use the plug and play harness or just wired it directly?

[@Reflex8818]

@@sakif7 plug and play harness.

[@sosa3437]

@@Reflex8818 did you buy the 3 pin harness or the 4 pin?

[@ivandeeterrible8037]

You have a video on how to crimp connectors plug m play?

[@skylerhewitt7987]

The new version is amazing, only complaint I got is it wiggles a little bit even after everything is tightened

[@TyeCozMusic]

To fix this you just loosen the bolt on the side of the bracket, tilt the brake light upward so the top of it is flush and then retighten the bolt on the side of the bracket.

[@Gtotheyo]

Just finished my install! Thanks for the video

[@tb6516]

Hey I got a question ,I have that exact same cross brace in my trunk of my 21 sti….but it makes ALOT of like a metal clanking noise when I have it in. Is that normal ish?

[@W333dm4n]

nice fkin lighting you got there im bout to go do this in my dark dusty ass underground parking AKA "The Dungeon"

[@josemorales8884]

Is there any way I can buy the plug and play for the OLM F1+NB+R V2 WRX 2015-2020

[@yonatan_wrx]

I just got my third brake light installed. 😅 Thanks for the help!

[@sann823]

Could the 3rd brake light potentially cause problems with the tail lights? When I go into reverse my reverse lights flicker of don't stay on a lot of time I have to go in and out of R to get them to come on and stay on. But the 3rd brake light works fine... Maybe it's my tail lights that are going bad? I have the Subispeed V2 just like on the video.

[@keshavbx]

I've seen these on the roads more and more recently. Can anyone explain what the appeal is? Is it meant to be an additional way to avoid someone rear ending you? Or it's mainly for aesthetic? Or both?

[@kamtorz]

I speak from personal experience, I drive a Subaru wrx 2016, and I have not yet gotten on but u am about to order one now. For the reason. I drive for a living and I was behind a wrx that had one. I admittedly was zoning out just on my way back to the station and the wrx started slowing down. The only reason it caught my attention is because of the blinking light. He was slowing down fast too so it helped me get my head back in the game. So I will have to say it 100% helps with rear ends! Brings your attention right to it!

[@TyeCozMusic]

I live in a place that occasionally has fog and this will undoubtedly help with avoiding rear ends as well as improve aesthetic appeal.

[@Craysav]

How would you wire it with a tail as turn harness connected? Just curious would it tap into the tail as turn harness or the oem harness?

[@Pablo-tt5zy]

Hi, the Plug’n’Play harness page isn’t loading, it gives me a whoops error page as of 9/21/2021. Where can I find the Plug’n’Play?

[@bricemorin9651]

Love this light! Got one for Christmas’

[@pc5052]

Anyone having problems with making the light fit flush? There's quite a bit of space/gap with the plastic frame around the light when I installed mine earlier today. Tried playing around with how tight each of the three screws were and it helped but still not as flush as I'd want it to be. Any suggestions?

[@deej628]

Same.

[@TyeCozMusic]

Late reply, but for anyone else who has this issue you just tilt the fog light from the inside and tighten the bolt on the side of the bracket to keep it there.

[@andrewlewis8786]

Question 2020 WRX, I had 3rd brake light installed, and I keep getting tire pressure light, comes on and off Dealership service found the problem which is 3rd brake light. When I reconnected 3rd Brake light, tire pressure light went back on within an hour. Have you heard of this problem before ?

[@ronraymundo900]

Will the plug and play harness work to a different brand of third break light?

[@dennisg7920]

Does anyone know what to do if your wrx doesn’t have the back plastic to hold the harnests

[@ewalsh12]

Solid install video, Went step by step 100% install and satisfaction!!

[@briangroves635]

is there a way to just run the light with lights and ha no brake light action

[@nicklongo5845]

Is the yellow version legal to run on the road?

[@christophermcginn5118]

I have been trying to find out what i needed for my 2001 dodge ram 1500 it sounds like you would know best because no one is giving me a straight answer so 🤞🏼I purchased a led light for my truck and the old one was plugged into the socket on my truck but the new led light only came with 2 wires (red and blue) so what do I need to connect the led lamp to the truck?

[@Whitegsr98]

How do you get your light to flash? Right now when I step on the brakes it just turns solid.

[@TyeCozMusic]

You turn on accessory mode with your start button and then hold the brake and use the switch to go back and forth between running light and off 3 times.

[@liehoon7415]

Is it legal to have the 4th brake light in BC?

[@dragonsQB4]

For everyone wondering, this sucks to instal without a lift, Jack’s or taking the bumper off.

[@takeda1648]

What if you have turn as taillight in your subie?🤔

[@SubiSpeed]

You just plug this in before the tail as turn harness.

[@takeda1648]

SubiSpeed ohhhhh thank you!

[@xanderholden5323]

I have 2012 Impreza sedan, I have a rear brake light for a 2015 WRX, I don’t have a wiring harness. I tried to install directly to right tail light and it blew my right taillight bulb. To keep this from happening again, so I wire it to my taillight harness instead ?

[@sabiefreddy6666]

Would I be able to mod this light into my 2022 Ascent Onyx Edition?

[@itsDarrell]

If i have stock taillights will the third brake light look weird?

[@ZzmaerD]

I have a 2012 impreza sport wagon, will it work the same for my car also and the same way to remove my trim panel on the side to access my taillight wires?

[@3rick237115]

DreamZ yea and btw if u haven’t already feel free to join the FB20 society face book group to see other Imprezas like yours

[@niravsampat5496]

My harness has GREEN, red, and black wires and my brake light has BLUE, red, and black wires. Which ones connect to which?

[@uneven_haircut1861]

Mine only blinks like 3 times and stays solid. How do you get yours to blink like that?

[@jeeyahnbrah3510]

i have green wire instead of brown.. does function as your brown wire?

[@Klutzc]

Guys so is it suppose to flash with the turn signal? Please help

[@huhSHUA]

Do they make this for the q50??

[@MisterS4League]

I have a european 2018 STI with the stock foglight. Can i use this as a foglight with the stock subaru foglight wire?

[@budgetoutdoorsman7336]

The harness is backordered, when will you get new supplies? I got the light already just waiting for harness.

[@Subro1320]

would this fit my 2021 wrx?

[@urielmoran9858]

3rd brake light?wouldnt that be the 4th brake light 😂😂😂

[@LunarStrike]

And wouldn’t that make it 5 minute Thursday 😂

[@ReiCaixa]

To my car it will be the 5th cause I have an antenna with a brake light too lol

[@WeedSmoker0227]

hello when I installed this with the plug in play adapter I only got the light around the middle with running and brakes. I did not get the middle blinking. it blinks for reverse in white but does not blink for brakes. is there something I am missing? thanks a lot

[@TehAnalog]

Having the same problem with mine. 2019 Sti

[@Smjcsmoke]

There’s 2 models of the olm 4rth break light. One with +reverse which is one you guys have. And one just called the f1 night bar which is the one that blinks for break light in the middle of the square

[@brandonhedges719]

Is there one available for the 2012 model or could this one work as well?

[@williamwhigham7558]

Do you think it would work on a 2021 WRX

[@eric4847]

Is the plug and play harness still available? I clicked the link and it gives a error message.

[@malecia93ify]

Okay idk what the hell is going on, but my light won't stay flush with my bumber. We did what you guys said in the video, but it just keeps wiggling around. 😭

[@angelolsantoro90]

Does the f1 light still function with the head lights off????

[@carlitos4art]

Just got mine in the mail, can i wire this on the other tailight? There's a speaker on the back where you would lift the trim piece

[@LEVELMotorsports]

Yes, you can. I just did it with mine. Works just the same.

[@joseo911]

Which taillights are in the car?

[@josegomez5753]

Would this fit on a 2013 Impreza?

[@cbrngrz6966]

What spoiler you guys running on that car?

[@SubiSpeed]

Varis GT wing

[@LeonardoContreras]

What do I do if I have the tail as turn mod from diode dynamic?

[@chicatee861]

can I install this in any car??

[@19000000ify]

So I bought mine off a friend and i need to know where to get the mounting hardware? If at all possible?

[@adrianarias2731]

When will the red smoked be in stock again ????

[@Kia._Sportage]

Can this light be also universal?

[@landongiles1135]

Ordered some RGB C lights last week there on back order when will they get here :(

[@lb4571]

This will work on ‘19 Sti?

[@davidrong8132]

L B I am also interested to know the answer to this

[@deej628]

David Rong yes

[@coppingful]

Great video!

[@kevslo5546]

I have black red and green wires. Not black, red anf yellow... is the yellow wire the same as the green on my 2019 wrx?

[@niravsampat5496]

were you able to confirm this? Not sure what to do with the green wire.

[@iambreakz777]

What if the light doesn’t blink when you want it too after you turned the lights on and off 3 times and still the same

[@dohja]

Same problem

[@Whitegsr98]

Can’t believe no one is answering this…mine was blinking for awhile and now it just turns solid when I hit the brakes, wanting it to flash.

[@DavidGarcia-qx6fw]

me too.. did you figure it out?

[@cartersawchyn3077]

Will this fit a 2011 STI?

[@dennisg7920]

One year later and I still don’t know how to put it on if the plastic thing isn’t on the back of my bumper

[@melvinalonzojr]

Will rewiring the harness to assemble the third brake light void the warranty?

[@Montey16]

Depends. If you ever have a lighting / wiring issue, SOA might blame the issue on the light because you altered the stock wiring… If that ever happened, just take the F1 light off, put the cover back on, and take it to the dealership ;)

[@mikeylacy]

Will this same light work on the 21 wrx? The website is only saying 2015-2020. Just don't know if the website didn't get updated.

[@uhdil9976]

I’m wondering the same thing. Website still shows 2015-2020.

[@W333dm4n]

got mine on aliexpress 20 bux and it came in 2 weeks MINTT

[@mor3frame]

started the install to find i have a giant tow hitch behind the plastic cover. guess i bought the brake light for nothing

[@druminkid4sho]

I’ve tried to turn off the blinking brake light and it doesn’t work 😭

[@themanofNeil]

Thanks for this install vid since I just picked up this light. ...and I watch Peter McKinnon also ;() Just finished installing with the Subispeed harness. You would think red goes to red, but red actually goes to yellow, blue goes to red, and black to black. If your light blinks when you turn on the lights then you have it wired incorrectly (red is most likely connected to red.)

[@BraveheartSTIS209]

themanofNeil I just finished this install like 10 minutes ago. It was pretty simple and straight forward.

[@themanofNeil]

@@BraveheartSTIS209 Right on. Yeah I've had it for a while now, so long that I forgot how to enable/disable the strobe feature lol. (i.e. lights on/off 3x)

[@BraveheartSTIS209]

themanofNeil LOL I haven’t seen it in the dark as yet, I’m gonna head outside with my brother to see. I’m pretty stoked!

[@morrwheeles]

Sweet I need one of them

[@Shawn12832]

What wing is that?

[@cristianmerchan2823]

I got mine ! Waiting to open it up on Xmas and get them install!

[@johnceli1360]

Where can I buy that harness

[@davidwhelan4709]

do you guys these for the 11-14 wrx sti sedan? or know if these fit?

[@cartersawchyn3077]

Do they fit?

[@brianatencio8183]

Is hand right good enough on the bolts?

[@brianatencio8183]

Tight?

[@small_boto]

I’m running diode dynamics tail as turn. Would the plug n play harness still work?

[@SubiSpeed]

Yes just plug it in before the tail as turn harness.

[@zachsussman9181]

I have ordered a rear brake light on thanksgiving and it has still not shipped although I have received the rest of my order from thanksgiving

[@SubiSpeed]

Zach, Have you emailed [e-mail]? Looking at your order it looks like the product you ordered is currently on backorder. If you'd like an update/eta just shoot an email over and our sales team will be happy to help you. Thank you, Kevin

[@pgibes]

I got a question maybe someone can answer so Installed smoke lens using the quick connect harness. Everything works both switches and everything works when brake. However when lights are on .. isn’t the f1 light also supposed to be on in the background/lit dim at least ? Mine is just black and only lights on when I brake . Any help would be great can’t seem to find any answers online.

[@Mytube6138]

The outer light should be a standard constant fog light. The center lights should only come on under braking. Is that what you're talking about?

[@AyoManSyKoTiC]

Im having the same problem. Have you figured it out?

[@bradennagel4185]

just got the olm nb+r and the center lights don’t work when i hit the brake:( but they work fine for reverse:( anyone know what my issue is?

[@CrunchRainier95]

You need to purchase the final edition that does f1 for both brake light AND reverse lol. It goes for $169. Found the same thing out the hard way :(

[@bradennagel4185]

@@CrunchRainier95 damn thanks man, that’s what i thought my problem was

[@thepolishitalian]

Please help with my issue. I purchased the OLM F1 plug n play harness for my 2020 Sti and am having issues. THE GOOD: -with the harness, both left/ right tail lights function correctly. -the OLM 3rd light functions correctly, when braking. THE BAD: -OLM reverse light turns on with parking lights & headlights (staying on, blinding cars behind), when just the duller red parking light should be on. -when reversing the duller red parking light is on instead of the reverse lights.

[@Reflex8818]

Did your “rubber piece you popped out”, have a wire already going through it like mine did?

[@thepolishitalian]

@@Reflex8818 I resolved it now but I had to rewire my harness, it was wired incorrectly. Same as my Brz, the harness I paid extra for to simply the install was wired wrong Customer support was zero help.

[@Reflex8818]

@@thepolishitalian ugh sorry to hear that…… I just finished my install thankfully no problems, but I am trying to figure out what the wires that were already in the rubber plug actually go to

[@theblackmambaplague]

@@Reflex8818 mine does on the drivers side, what should I do?

[@Christophe499]

Would this be possible on a Tesla Model 3?

[@SubiSpeed]

You're gonna have to ask Elon!

[@russbust]

Would it fit a 2011 Subaru impreza wrx sedan?

[@RaceboyYT]

RussBust if you mod your rear bumper a little, sure

[@MyJcaf]

Does it fit 2021 wrx?

[@uhdil9976]

Any news on this?

[@TheElitarin3]

Just got mine installed. the solid red bar lights up when lights are on but doesn't light up in the center when im braking, the wires are hooked up correctly with the harness, why is this happening?

[@XxArmedGamerxX]

Bro i ordered a new one for this reason. I found out the ground was fucked up. The solid red light is on and the flashes of light when i brake work, ONLY if the headlights are OFF and on daytime running lights.

[@XxArmedGamerxX]

Lil Boy Blitz also check if u have it in the “flashing mode”. Hold the brakes and turn ur headlights on and off three times.

[@TheElitarin3]

@@XxArmedGamerxX will do, i've been emailing subiespeed but there really slow on answering and said i probably installed it wrong :/

[@johnyuhaschek5815]

what is the X brace bar in the trunk called? can I have a link?

[@SubiSpeed]

www.subispeed.com/cusco-rear-cross-strut-brace-2015-wrx-2015-sti#.XZOQNlNOnqs

[@ssj2gohan8016]

mine flashes on the 6th brake no matter what

[@aetscout]

When will this be back in stock and two will this work on cars with eyesight technology i noticed a competitors mentioned theirs not being compatible

[@geza96]

So I live in Australia and have a light in there already, is the install the same?

[@SubiSpeed]

Install is the same, but the wiring may be different.

[@xoIMTIMEox]

Did you ever figure this out? Having issues with getting it to run in nz

[@jermz999]

I purchased the smoked lens with red bar brake with plug and play harness. Everything is on but is there a way to have just the square lit up? On mine the center lights are always on and the square only lights up when I brake. Do I need to wire it a special way? If so how? Thanks.

[@tonyhong4981]

I have the same issue. I switch the wiring - Red to Red, Blue to Orange and it work - outer bar is on when light is on and center (slow blink) when i hit the brake. Not sure why is slow blink and not fast blink. I sent email to Subispeed and waiting o reply.

[@jermz999]

TONY HONG hmmm I’ll have to check the way I wired mine.

[@luisben619]

AlbinoREX did you end up figuring it out? Cause mine is doing the same

[@jermz999]

Luis Martinez Unfortunately no I tried wiring it two different ways and ended up with the same result for some reason.

[@jermz999]

TONY HONG hey you ever have any luck with this?

[@MAKExxYOUxxMISSxx433]

The hole that you sneak the harness in to connect to the f1 light already has a harness and I dont know what the harness is since on your wrx you dont have that harness. I have a limited sti 2017

[@MAKExxYOUxxMISSxx433]

I managed to connect it and it turned on but when I press on the brakes it does nothing it just stays on

[@brandonfitzpatrick944]

Did you use the other grommet hole on the passenger side or did you find a way to make it work using the drivers side? I have the harness as well not sure what it is either

[@Reflex8818]

I’m here to see if you all figured out what those wires are for lol

[@MichaelWashingtonII]

Thanks

[@ericroundy3826]

Ordered mine and blinking function does not work only in reverse mode ! Pretty disappointing

[@Smjcsmoke]

Eric Roundy you got the wrong one. You got the +r version instead of the night bar f1 light. There’s 2 versions

[@uneven_haircut1861]

I think you got the night bar. Which blinks when you hit reverse only

[@willpinto6854]

What happens with the clips after? Are you supposed to put them back?

[@rodolfoaviles7055]

Will this light fit to a 2011 wrx impreza sti?

[@cartersawchyn3077]

Does it fit?

[@rodolfoaviles7055]

@@cartersawchyn3077 I bought mine on ebay cheaper and it is east to install.

[@cartersawchyn3077]

@@rodolfoaviles7055 does it come with plug and play harness for easy install?

[@BWiley711]

Does this one have a reverse light feature?

[@lesterflores1473]

Brandon Wiley no it doesn't but the GCS one does although has no F1 flashing feature

[@MrBraz33]

So none of these can be used on the models that have the eyesight system I wonder why that is. Power draw maybe, since it's not really obscuring anything with the cameras or front headlights.

[@warrmachine2243]

it works on my wife's just fine.

[@yo23k5]

Video Quality?

[@SubiSpeed]

Just uploaded so takes a few minutes for quality to get up to speed, try again :)

[@mexico1336]

I originally wanted to get the smoked with red bar but they are on back order. So I said fuck it and got the clear lens with red bar and will just tint the light instead.

[@redding4540]

yo Kevin. I have a question for you. I currently have the Diodedynamic's tail as a turn signal module. Can I hook the f1 wire directly into the module instead of splicing up the factory harness?

[@LeonardoContreras]

Did you ever figure it out?

[@redding4540]

@@LeonardoContreras I ended up hooking upto the the factory wires. Diodedynamic didn't know when I asked them. Also the wire colors of the module were different.

[@iLuvmyglock]

My light ain’t flashing