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MESO Puddle Light build

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

  1. Sep 9, 2020 at 3:20 PM
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    Tommyb08

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    Thank you brother. :thumbsup:
     
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  2. Sep 9, 2020 at 9:09 PM
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    need help. domes are super dim. lights arent turning on. do i need a resistor?
     
  3. Sep 9, 2020 at 9:10 PM
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    if anyone can reply asap
     
  4. Sep 9, 2020 at 9:10 PM
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    or a relay
     
  5. Sep 9, 2020 at 9:12 PM
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    For the puddle lights? No
     
  6. Sep 9, 2020 at 9:13 PM
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    yeah. i also have the dsim module plugged in. switch has illumination but puddle lights arent working now
     
  7. Sep 9, 2020 at 9:13 PM
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    There may be a wiring issue. Are the puddle lights dim as well? Actually, I'll PM you...
     
  8. Sep 9, 2020 at 9:14 PM
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    all lights was working. they were all dim. now maps and dome and pods arent working
     
  9. Sep 9, 2020 at 9:18 PM
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    fuse is blown. too much draw??
     
  10. Sep 10, 2020 at 2:32 AM
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    I think you gotta throw your truck away. Hope this helps
     
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  11. Sep 10, 2020 at 2:38 AM
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    i threw em away, still not working. what now?
     
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  12. Sep 10, 2020 at 3:43 AM
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    DSRamsey13

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    Sorry to hear about your issues. Once you get it resolved, please post the solution on here so we can learn as well.
     
  13. Sep 10, 2020 at 7:36 AM
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    Double check there isn’t a pinched wire or short anywhere. At the A pillar you can leave 1 side plugged in at a time(pass or driver) and retest the functions.
     
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  14. Sep 10, 2020 at 3:09 PM
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    how does the lights come on without the switch? are they just gonna be always on?
     
  15. Sep 10, 2020 at 3:25 PM
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    Only if the key fob is in range of the truck. just like the interior lights
     
  16. Sep 10, 2020 at 3:25 PM
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    They turn on and off when the door opens/closes.
    They also turn on with the Domes/Maps proximity illumination.
     
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  17. Sep 10, 2020 at 3:30 PM
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    map and dome wont turn on in center position
     
  18. Sep 10, 2020 at 3:30 PM
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    if i lock. or unlock my doors
     
  19. Sep 10, 2020 at 3:31 PM
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    could this be my problem?
     
  20. Sep 10, 2020 at 3:45 PM
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    TC_Mic

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    It sounds like it is definitely "A" problem. You seem to have struggled with the install.

    My best suggestion is to begin trouble shooting by first revert back to stock. Just disconnect battery, pull the A pillar remove the T-harness, plug the original connectors back together, reconnect the battery and see if everything works properly. IF not diagnose and fix the problem there.

    Then.... disconnect batt, reconnect T harness with only 1 puddle pod, reconnect batt, test if all is good try the other, if all works you are fixed. IF not try the one that worked again, then only the one that did not. If one is failed follow the wiring to try to find a fault. If any part is failed after it all works in stock config contact Meso let him know your order #, and what you have done to diagnose, and what you have found. He can help replace or diagnose from there.

    Sometimes we find odd conditions due to a single crossed, grounded or pinched wire. Gotta start by eliminating all the changes that caused the issue and work from there again.
     
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