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Puddle lights on 2015 side mirrors?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Lohan808, Mar 22, 2023.

  1. Mar 22, 2023 at 12:55 PM
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    Lohan808

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    Took a ride in a Rivian. Was impressed by the puddle lights. Anybody tried this on a gen2? Recommendations?
     
  2. Mar 22, 2023 at 12:57 PM
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    Buy some puddle lights and drill them in, run wiring to point desired.

    Really applies for any vehicle. I added some to my Tundra. And my 3rd gen Tacoma but bought a kit for that.



    Funny though, took a ride in a Rivian and walked away with wanting puddle lights
     
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  3. Mar 22, 2023 at 12:58 PM
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    lookup 4runner mirror swap. 2010 4runners basically are tacoma blinker mirrors with puddle lights. You can also go to VLED and they sell a puddle light kit you can drill a hole and put them in your mirrors. They sell a floor LED kit which taps into the dome light. you can split off that to control your puddle lights for minor or no splicing.
     
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  4. Mar 22, 2023 at 1:11 PM
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    I wasn't gonna admit the acceleration and silence were impressive. My Taco might be listening. Nice ride for a cool $124k loaded like the demo i drove though. Thanks for the info will look up the VLED.
     
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  5. Mar 22, 2023 at 1:49 PM
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    VLEDS sell weatherproof strips that can be placed in the pinch weld under the cab by the doors. Much better than illumination from the door mirrors.
     
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  6. Mar 22, 2023 at 3:32 PM
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    exactly! I had installed the floor convenience ones so will will tap off but the posi tap was what I was planning on doing.

    @caribe makaira any idea which ones go to the blinkers for tapping for the turn signals in sport mirrors?
     
  7. Mar 22, 2023 at 4:19 PM
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    1D is above 1E.
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    Same position different years.
     
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  8. Mar 22, 2023 at 8:44 PM
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    what is the difference between the 2 sets or is it 2 versions I may see? Do you only need to tap power and tap grounds elsewhere? These diagrams always confuse me at first.
     
  9. Mar 22, 2023 at 8:45 PM
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    Wire colors for different years. Ground can be at a door screw/bolt.
     
  10. Mar 23, 2023 at 3:26 AM
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    The same shit everyone else has.
    ^ I did the exact same thing with mine.
     
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    Hey Roland those look great. Can I get a manufacturer name?
     
  13. Mar 23, 2023 at 9:16 AM
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    Can you post or send me the layout image of 1D and 1E you posted before. Looks like it got removed (or I can’t see it)
     
  16. Apr 1, 2023 at 11:52 PM
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  17. Apr 1, 2023 at 11:57 PM
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    Excellent thanks!
     
  18. Apr 2, 2023 at 12:29 AM
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    I still need to know how you fill the spots with color when showing wiring colors. I do it and it completely covers the numbers.
     
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