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MESO Puddle Light build

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

  1. Apr 23, 2023 at 9:54 AM
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    IcemanPNW

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    That’s awesome. So you really only need two wires from the switch up into the A pillar; the dome lighting down to the switch and the power back up to the puddles… Everything else can come off the cargo switch harness and no extra chassis lead needed either.

    I’ve picked up the switch illumination harness that @kmorgan3 recommended from guide outfitters.

    Any pointers for which wire to tap for the ground when it arrives?

    Thanks again for all the advise!
     
  2. Apr 23, 2023 at 9:57 AM
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  3. Apr 23, 2023 at 10:39 AM
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  4. Apr 24, 2023 at 6:39 PM
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    @in2seconds Did you ever figure out how to balance the color illumination on the switch? Mine has the same issue.

    I’m also having similar issues with dead diodes on both sides. I’m waiting on a response from Meso. It’s strange because they have been working fine for almost a year. Checked voltage to puddle pods and switch ground and everything seems good.
     
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  5. Apr 25, 2023 at 8:29 AM
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    Not for the switch, unfortunately. It seems that the fix would be to open up the switch and check the diode, but I'm not keen on doing that yet. Note that I have not gotten a resolution from MESO about the switch so I don't think it'll ever get changed.

    I received a replacement puddle light from MESO, but it took at least two months to get one. Their CS is really lacking lately and unfortunately you would just have to play the waiting game and see when they will mail you a replacement.
     
  6. Apr 25, 2023 at 10:09 AM
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    I had 2 diodes go out on one of my pods. I emailed and Austin replied back same day asking for order number. He didnt reply back for a week so I emailed again and someone else responded and sent me out a replacement led pod asap.
     
  7. Apr 25, 2023 at 12:12 PM
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    It's been awhile since I've hooked them up. You can just order the LEDs from Vleds, no?
    They don't say "ME-SO" on them but it's a valid replacement once warranty is up.
    I should go grab a set for back up.
     
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  8. Apr 26, 2023 at 8:44 AM
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    If you guys need LED bulbs warrantied and the ticket system is not working for you email me directly
    Travis@mesocustoms.com
    Please provide your order number in email.
     
  9. Apr 28, 2023 at 7:18 PM
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    This worked flawlessly, wired it exactly as pictured here with @kmorgan3 ‘s harness from guild outfitters, except for adding a 5.5k resistor on the positive side to get the illumination brightness in line with the other switches.

    Looks like it came this way from the factory, even at night.

    thanks @kmorgan3, @caribe makaira, and @daveeasa for helping me out with this one, would’ve been a ton of work without your parts and input!

    …and of course thanks to @MESO for building the puddles and switch to begin with!
     
  10. Apr 28, 2023 at 9:37 PM
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  11. Oct 14, 2023 at 7:43 AM
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    Would anyone whose done this mod want to sell their side caps? Lost my front right but would buy the pair. Not quite ready to plunge into some aftermarket mods
     
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  12. Oct 20, 2023 at 10:19 AM
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    I'm looking for some as well!!
     
  13. Dec 20, 2023 at 10:59 AM
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    Hi, I am currently looking for a front passenger side oem part of this piece of mirror assembly. The bottom piece where it is being replaced by the mod, if anyone is willing to help I’m greatly in need of it!

     
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  14. Dec 20, 2023 at 1:40 PM
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    Did anyone get the puddle lights and wants to sell me their OEM piece for the passenger side? Mine fell off.
     
  15. Dec 20, 2023 at 6:40 PM
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  16. Dec 20, 2023 at 8:20 PM
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    I might have 2 sets of the pieces in my garage. I've installed the puddle pods on 2020 and 2023 OR's (both sold).
     
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  17. Dec 27, 2023 at 8:14 PM
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    Was just seeing if you still might have one set left
     
  18. Dec 27, 2023 at 9:44 PM
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    I'm looking for a passenger side mirror cap.
     
  19. Jan 12, 2024 at 11:43 PM
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    Did we ever find out what the extra harness is going to be used for?
     
  20. Jan 13, 2024 at 12:08 AM
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