Wiring Diagram for Cargo light switch

Tiny
JPMG
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  • 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 125,000 MILES
I think my 1999 is a cross over. It is an OBS and has internal parts stamped 1998 etc. So it is a bit odd.

I plan on using my cargo light switch as just a switch to turn on the cargo lights and bed/rear lights.
Right now there are four (4) wires from the switch and the cargo lights only come on when the dome lights are on. All I want to do is use it as a switch to turn on the cargo lights, and send a signal to the relay that controls the cargo bed/rear lights. This should be independent of the dome light being on.

Do you have a easier option that to remove the third brake light and do a circuit test to figure out which wire goes to the cargo lights? Plus will I run into problem with the BCM if I alter this switch?

Many thanks!
Monday, October 5th, 2015 AT 8:50 PM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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You can forget that idea. This is not just a simply switching circuit. All those lights run through and are controlled by the Body Control module.

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Tuesday, October 6th, 2015 AT 2:19 AM

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