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MESO Puddle Light build

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

  1. Sep 8, 2019 at 8:51 PM
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    Panchovilla6192002

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    Maybe someone can give you a hand. When something is not working correctly it usually means a connection came loose or not making good contact. Number one rule is to never pull from the wires when disconnecting a plug.
     
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  2. Sep 8, 2019 at 10:56 PM
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    Can’t believe they are still available, just ordered
     
  3. Sep 9, 2019 at 5:22 AM
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    Without reading 214 pages,

    Are these black like the website shows? The first page shows then silverish.

    Also, anyone know if these will come on with my interior lights when I use unlock from the remote key? (have MT and dome lights are set to come in with unlock).
     
  4. Sep 9, 2019 at 5:43 AM
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    Yes, they are black. I think page 1 of this thread still shows the renders and the first unfinished prototype.

    They turn on with the domes/maps on unlock from the key for the auto. I think people have posted that the MT works the same (minus a few people who had connection issues, which I believe were resolved). I'm sure some MT owners will eventually jump in and let you know.
     
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  5. Sep 9, 2019 at 8:46 AM
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    My recommendation. Follow this YouTube video.

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=J13mRWO162k

    I just did this play by play and had mine installed within 4.5 hours.

    If I were to do it again. Easily an hour or so is all it would take now that I understand what to do.
     
  6. Sep 9, 2019 at 3:17 PM
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    Burritoma

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    I do not have lighted turn signals on my mirrors. That means I cannot install the puddle lights, correct?
     
  7. Sep 9, 2019 at 3:20 PM
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    Bunk Moreland

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    It's complicated.
    I tried not to. The harness had a spot of what looks like an adhesive, which is why it was a BITCH to remove.

    Thinking that I had dislodged a wire, I took a tiny plastic nudging tool and pushed all of the wires back into the harness (none actually moved, as though they had backed out.)

    Does any know the harness/wiring pin-out to operate the passenger window, from the driver side button block? Or can you point me in the right direction?

    A really odd piece is that the auto-down/auto-up function for the driver's window is gone too. Would that be a programming thing? Or physical (switch) feature?

    Sorry for the angry rant the other night--it was a really aggravating time trying to install the left side puddle pod. In addition to the glue on the harness, the boot between the door and the side of the truck was also glued! That doesn't seem right.

    Thanks.
     
  8. Sep 9, 2019 at 3:22 PM
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    Riotfunk

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    You check the plugs by your feet, they affect windows if not seated well.
     
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  9. Sep 9, 2019 at 3:30 PM
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    You don’t have to have turn signals! You are running lots of wires either way.
     
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  10. Sep 9, 2019 at 3:48 PM
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    It's complicated.
    I unplugged & re-plugged all 3 harnesses, and they didn't feel tight or anything out of the ordinary, so I don't know what else to look for. But I also didn't look for any bent pins. I'll check that tonight.

    Any ideas?

    The passenger window rolls down using the passenger-side window button.

    Any ideas about the loss of feature/functionality of the auto-down/auto-up thingy?

    Is it possible I cut a wire while pushing the puddle pod harness through the boot?

    Thanks.
     
  11. Sep 9, 2019 at 4:24 PM
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    Did you recheck the wire plugs going to the drivers door panel for lose wire or bent pins? Also, try just un-hooking the T harness in the A pillar and try it back to stock. Both fairleigh easy to do. Just a thought.
     
  12. Sep 9, 2019 at 5:18 PM
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    Yes they turn on the same. The switch has nothing to do with the puddle lights.
     
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  13. Sep 9, 2019 at 5:19 PM
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    I know a lot of cars require a re-learn of auto-up/down windows after disconnected battery/modules, though I've never had to do this on my truck. Wouldn't get hopes up but worth a try, I'm copy-pasting this from another thread on here as I don't believe I can cross-quote between threads.

    "Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position. Continue
    holding the switch for a further 4 seconds after the window has closed.
    If jam detection occurs during step , repeat step within 4 seconds of
    jam occurrence.

    Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position. Continue
    holding the switch for more than 1 second after the window has
    opened completely.

    Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position once
    again. Continue holding the switch for more than 1 second after the window
    has closed.

    If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the
    beginning."
     
  14. Sep 9, 2019 at 6:09 PM
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    It's complicated.
    I did not check the two wire harnesses that connect to the door itself--but I will do that next. I did check & recheck the two harnesses that connect to the windows/door locks/mirror adjust on the door panel. Nothing seemed out of miss there.

    I disconnected the MESO t-harness, and went back to stock connection--zero difference.
     
  15. Sep 9, 2019 at 6:16 PM
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    You already did what I meant. Something that was unplugged during install didn't plug back correctly for some reason. Checked fuses?
     
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  16. Sep 9, 2019 at 6:18 PM
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    You need the domerock module from.@DSIM and a switch...
     
  17. Sep 9, 2019 at 6:20 PM
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    It's complicated.
    Wow. Didn't even know this was a thing! I've had the batteries disconnected for hours at a time... and the windows worked just fine before this.

    I'll try that after work tonight.

    And just so ya'll don't think that I'm a complete & total moron:
    So far I have done my own installs on the TRD PRO grille w/ Raptor lights,
    OGE split dual battery system,
    PowerTrays w/ BlueSeas fuse block & power blocks,
    BlueSeas Below Deck power panel in the rear bed (with the wiring running up to the PowerTrays.)
    Hardwired the Blackvue 900s-2CH camera system, with B124 battery and PMP.
    AND... I was about to start the install on the SwitchPros SP9100.

    But this window thing is kicking my ass!

    I need to be thankful that the window isn't rolling DOWN, instead of isn't rolling UP.
     
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  18. Sep 9, 2019 at 6:23 PM
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    Bunk Moreland

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    It's complicated.
    Thanks. I actually did not check fuses... because the window does roll down using the passenger-side button, and I wrenched my back the last time I got under there, and my thinking was that if it were the fuse that blew, the window wouldn't work at all. Right?

    Now I'm wondering...
     
  19. Sep 9, 2019 at 6:29 PM
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    Just re-read your original post. All windows work but only 3 from the drivers side panel? If so it's not a fuse. Still sounds like the connection in the drivers door arm panel to me.
     
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  20. Sep 9, 2019 at 6:44 PM
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    I remember reading this awhile back, but can’t find it. Did anyone have an issue with the drivers side light coming on when locking the door, but not when unlocking the door?
     

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