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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. Jul 18, 2020 at 8:45 PM
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    I think I’m going to try this. I thought maybe I was missing something because they’ve turned off before with the door open. But it’s been an hour or so and then are still on.
     
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  2. Jul 18, 2020 at 8:47 PM
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    pull it...
     
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  3. Jul 18, 2020 at 9:13 PM
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    Good call. I’ll do that next time.

    However after an hour and a half or so they turned off. :rofl:
     
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  4. Jul 18, 2020 at 10:06 PM
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  5. Jul 19, 2020 at 10:23 AM
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    Per @MESO on their website a “You must have OUR V2 puddle light kit already installed on your truck to use this switch. To check if you have the V2 puddle kit look at your #1 A-Pillar T-Harness and if the 4 pin connector wires are color you have V2, if they are black you have V1.”

    I have the V1 all black harness . Is there any reason why the switch wouldn’t work ?
     
    HelloFelix, Jul 19, 2020
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  6. Jul 19, 2020 at 10:42 AM
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    I have the original all black harness . Follow this guide for the puddle switch. I opted to use option 2 and cut / modified the puddle switch.

    I tapped into the 5A panel fuse under the dash for the switch illumination.

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  7. Jul 21, 2020 at 7:20 AM
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    Finally got em installed! Took about 4 hours taking my time. Way easier to remove the boot on driver and passenger doors. Pass stock harnesses through and you’ll have way more room to work. That was the hardest part of the install! 968D0B89-2842-440E-BF08-EBDA80508587.jpg097735E4-81EA-48C4-940F-76C81507A520.jpgE4789648-6A23-4717-862C-FBE595B0635F.jpg
     
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    Also be very careful not to lose the white clips for the interior triangle shaped trim pieces that cover the bolts to the side view mirrors...I lost 3
     
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  9. Jul 21, 2020 at 10:58 AM
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    Be interesting to find that part number...I attempted the install but it got too hot. Lost one myself
     
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  10. Jul 21, 2020 at 11:19 AM
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    Thanks! Just ordered some from my local dealership at $6 each.
     
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  15. Jul 21, 2020 at 4:49 PM
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  16. Jul 28, 2020 at 9:17 AM
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    So as I was removing my door badge, I noticed the LED lens is cracked and condensation is also building up.

    Seems to work fine, wouldn't have noticed it otherwise. Just worried about long term use.
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  17. Jul 28, 2020 at 10:10 AM
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    How does everyone's A pillar trim look? Does it bulge out where the connection is made?
     
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  18. Jul 28, 2020 at 10:11 AM
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    No bulge in mine. You have a sunroof?
     
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  19. Jul 28, 2020 at 10:27 AM
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    Yes I do.
     
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  20. Jul 28, 2020 at 10:40 AM
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    No bulge in mine either , and I have a sunroof. I ended up pushing the connector down lower than the factory location and it helped.
     
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