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MESO Puddle Light build

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Jan 12, 2019.

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  1. May 28, 2019 at 5:38 PM
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    stiles88

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    Okay dumb question, but how do I get that big plug unplugged in the driver's door? I can get the collar to slide out partially, but I can't seem to get anything to push down on to release it. I got the passenger door off with no issues.
     
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  2. May 28, 2019 at 5:38 PM
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    I didn’t either but I’m sure it will come soon
     
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  3. May 28, 2019 at 5:39 PM
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    Will do my best to assist! Although @MESO is the real guru :bowdown:
     
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  4. May 28, 2019 at 5:45 PM
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    About an hour ago.
     
    20tacoma17, May 28, 2019
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  5. May 28, 2019 at 5:53 PM
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    Not a dumb question, that was a little tricky given that it's hard to see what you're doing. There's a small tab you press in to pull the collar back.

    Check out below

    Also check out 0:54 - 1:18 of this video



    Or 1:48 - 2:07 of this video



    Or 0:54 - 1:10 of this video

     
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    pc3coyote, May 28, 2019
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  6. May 28, 2019 at 5:54 PM
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    Got mine an hour ago too!
     
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  7. May 28, 2019 at 5:55 PM
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    It was a hassle for me too. I’ve taken off my panels a few times. Stick with it and @pc3coyote nailed it
     
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  8. May 28, 2019 at 6:10 PM
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    Thank you very much! I popped off the window switch control panel like in the first video and was able to get it unplugged immediately. I would highly recommend doing it that way to anyone else. Thanks again for the quick response!
     
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  9. May 28, 2019 at 6:16 PM
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    Happy to help!

    You can unplug it from the backside of the door panel as well but it’s easier to see what you’re doing by doing it with the switch control panel removed like the videos show. I saw those after I had already done it. Pick your poison! Either way works
     
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  10. May 28, 2019 at 6:42 PM
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    Please forgive me. But I work offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, and my Internet is dismally slow so I missed this release. (Sucks for Me!) What was the Price on these?
     
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  11. May 28, 2019 at 6:43 PM
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  12. May 28, 2019 at 7:07 PM
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    I have not received one either, but like you I figure it will show up in my inbox soon.
     
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  13. May 28, 2019 at 7:12 PM
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    Just got my shipping confirmation! So excited! MESO you rock!
     
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  14. May 28, 2019 at 7:17 PM
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    I've gotten stuff from Meso and other vendors without ever getting a notice. Unfortunately once product is scanned and computer sends email its outta his hands where it goes and how long it takes. Keeps us on our toes that's for sure.
     
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  15. May 28, 2019 at 8:29 PM
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    Success! Not really that hard, just kind of a pain in the ass getting through the door boot. I made the mistake of looking directly into the light about 10 mins ago and I'm still seeing spots...

    20190528_202644.jpg 20190528_202653.jpg
     
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  16. May 28, 2019 at 8:30 PM
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    Ha!
    Now just wait for darkness to fall...
     
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  17. May 28, 2019 at 8:31 PM
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    Nicely done. Do you have proximity sensor? Test it yet? That's one of the best parts.
     
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    How long did the install take?
     
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  19. May 28, 2019 at 10:02 PM
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    Is it dark yet?? It's hard to tell now!

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    Just tested it and you are right, that is awesome!

    It took about 4 hours, but I had a few struggles with one of the oem plugs, a few broken clips from the small window trim pieces, feeding through the door boots and making the harness fit behind the a-pillar. I think it would probably take me about 2-2.5 hours to do it again having done it once now.

    20190528_213711.jpg

    The install instructions are amazing and probably the best I've ever seen!
     
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  20. May 28, 2019 at 11:40 PM
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    Anyone in the LA area getting ready to do the install? If so, I'd be willing to meet up and Tag-Team Both trucks. Just putting it out there.. Thanks
     
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