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MESO Puddle Light build

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

  1. Jun 11, 2019 at 2:22 PM
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    MESO

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    Awesome! Nice use of that dish soap right there too
    ;)

    I ALWAYS Suggest do a dry run install. Lay everything out on the ground and see where it all plugs in to get familiarized with it. I also made the end of each extension FEMALE so it’s smaller to fish through the door boot and up into the cabin.

    Not eta yet. Working on more wire harnesses
     
  2. Jun 11, 2019 at 2:23 PM
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    Any chance we could order some 2 foot extension cables?
     
  3. Jun 11, 2019 at 2:26 PM
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    I can make them longer if needed? Some people say perfect length, some say too short. I think it just comes down to how they route it..
     
  4. Jun 11, 2019 at 2:34 PM
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    Maybe. I tried routing at behind the carpet but theres just no slack so it pop up behind the footwell airbag for now.

    I can send you pictures later showing you my route if your interested. But everything is wonderful. I can just tape it up behind that airbag if need be, I rather not pull the door off and re-route a new cable again. :p
     
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  5. Jun 11, 2019 at 2:46 PM
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    I was kind of curious about this too when I started seeing this issue pop up. Mine were perfect. I really didn’t think how many options people would run their wires, if there is that many ways. I guess with each different run and small bends routing the wire the loss of inches could add up. I just made sure there was no slack from each mirror running through the boot.
     
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  6. Jun 11, 2019 at 2:47 PM
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    Thanks
     
  7. Jun 11, 2019 at 2:48 PM
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    Definitely, it seems these may have been cut "too" perfect. So only those masters of the craft will get it just right. I do have some slack, but it's just not enuff to keep it behind the carpet.
     
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  8. Jun 11, 2019 at 3:04 PM
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    Yeah, I just worked diligently. I had all day. Took breaks when I wanted or needed to just walk away for a bit from self frustration miss placing tools several times. Thought through things. And triple checked as I went. Did not want to have to redo things from not paying attention.
     
  9. Jun 11, 2019 at 3:39 PM
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    Installed mine today, so I can relate.
     
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    Install was not bad. Just don’t loose the little white clips inside the Mirror covers they don’t like to come out of the little black hole where the mirror bolts too lol.
    They are awesome though very excited to see them at night. Love the plug and play. Thanks MESO
     
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  11. Jun 11, 2019 at 3:47 PM
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    Been trying to get pictures at night myself. It gets dark at 9pm now. Last night I fell asleep from heat exhaustion by 8:30. Can't win lol
     
  12. Jun 11, 2019 at 3:58 PM
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    I had tons of slack. Well plenty I should say. I zip tied some and tucked behind the opening of front console. Idk how this was too short for anyone :confused:
     
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    Yeah... i bought some extra white clips haha
     
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    The weekend cant come fast enough!!!! I oriented the LEDs and made sure all the harness was there, then got sad that I had to wait until my speakers arrives.

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    I agree, I think an extra foot or two would give enough slack to make things comfortable. Personally, I can't get it to hide under the driver side carpet / foot rest area, but found an alternative for now.
     
  16. Jun 11, 2019 at 4:08 PM
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    I'm thinking: puddles, speakers and V5s all in one shot:D
     
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    Ya I should have.. spent way to much time trying to get them out but I did haha
     
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    Mine was the perfect length. I think others might be leaving a bit too much slack inside the doors.
     
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    Yeah my length was spot on. I just kept any slack in the doors very minimal.
     
  20. Jun 11, 2019 at 5:32 PM
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    I did my speakers when I did my limited edition turns. Although I only did the front speakers at the time. Just to see if it made an impact enough to do the rear one. Rear ones came a few months later when I waited for another sale to come up. Got front and rear kickers for under $100 but I stalked for sales.
     
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