Side mirror puddle light upgrade

[ForRun]

1. Installation is pretty straightforward, especially if you’ve ever previously opened up the mirrors to install LEDs. If not here are some instructions, see post 20:
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2. When you install the adapter plug into the OEM mirror light socket it’s a loose fit.

Good info thanks. I haven't had mine open yet to look. I'm thinking it wouldn't be a big deal to eliminate the plug and socket, solder the wire and heat shrink? Just hold onto the socket incase you ever need it again.
I looked at that post 20, more good info, thanks. it shows the 2 yellow wires feed the puddle light. were yours the same? I'm thinking I could just find them tracing the wires inside the cab and route my switch that way?

 

[HoustonT4R]

Hey guys,

I think I missed up lol.

I bought some wedge LED lights from amazon and the part to br wedged in was too wide I think and it messed up my terminals on the 4runner socket.

one side of the terminals is wedged in and the other is in the normal position.

any ideas??

 

[HoustonT4R]

Hey guys,

I think I missed up lol.

I bought some wedge LED lights from amazon and the part to br wedged in was too wide I think and it messed up my terminals on the 4runner socket.

one side of the terminals is wedged in and the other is in the normal position.

any ideas??

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This is the part I messed up? part numbers? ideas?

 

[ElectroBoy]

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This is the part I messed up? part numbers? ideas?

Get a small jeweler’s type screwdriver and pick at the bent prong to get it into the proper shape like the other prongs. The brass is pretty flexible so it will probably be ok as long as you don’t bend it back and forth too much. If a prong breaks pick it out and straighten everything else the best you can. You may be able insert the bulb and still make decent contact. Go slow.

 

[ElectroBoy]

... I looked at that post 20, more good info, thanks. it shows the 2 yellow wires feed the puddle light. were yours the same? I'm thinking I could just find them tracing the wires inside the cab and route my switch that way?

I’m haven’t tried this yet but here are some ideas where to access the wires that power the driver side and passenger side mirrors.

Check out post 8 for possible schematic:
Side Mirrors (14+)

Also post 56 for a description by Old Red:
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3352089-post56.html

Keep us informed of your progress.

 

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How often people off-roading in complete darkness to need puddle ligths¿

 

[97BlackAckCL]

I just want to light up the mall parking lot :biggrin2:

 

[emmantik]

Adding pre install pics for reference.

 

[emmantik]

Before putting on the cover. I tucked the socket to the very left of the housing. Black wire is from the MESO puddle lights.

 

[jeroweezy]

Anyone do this with aftermarket mirrors?? I have one to mess with

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[jeroweezy]

So with aftermarket fitment is not so great...also looks like mounting for mirror itself is different than OEM

Not sure if will go with aftermarket.it was cheap enough to try and play with.might have to find some used OEM
im also running the rav4 mirror and it looks like it will not fit the aftermarket housing

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[Hammeredsole]

Change of mind and I skipped the MESO puddle light upgrade and just stayed with led bulb upgrade, was hesitant if they would make that much of a difference for $100.

The cartrimhome dynamic turnsignals came in today and just swapped them out. Youi can tell they are made for a rav4 but still went in ok. Missing a clip in point but they fit snug after all done. They are not any brighter than stock but the dynamic blinking works well.

I'm not understanding how your mirror signals are not brighter. I bought the cartrimhome ones as well, and they are very much brighter than the OEM. They are easily visible in direct sunlight, and throw a lot of ambient light in the dark.

 

[Hammeredsole]

Got my MESO puddle pods installed. Pitch black night, the light throw is impressive. It lights up the entire side of the truck. What is cool is that the lights come on when you unlock the doors, even if the truck is running. Of course a switch will be killer when it comes out.

I have no idea why the photo loaded sideways, it was taken landscape, and the forum flipped it to portrait and put it on it's side.

 

[Charlievee]

^ i wonder why such a difference? Almost looks like the passenger side is not led.

 

[Hammeredsole]

^ i wonder why such a difference? Almost looks like the passenger side is not led.

They look identical in person. The drivers side is black asphalt, the passenger side is short dry grass. So, there is a difference in both color and texture.

 

[slprciv]

I just want to light up the mall parking lot :biggrin2:

That sold me :biggrin2:

 

[teotwaki]

I found the specs on what may be the vLEDs module used in the Meso pods

400 Lumens
Waterproof IP68
All Aluminum Thermal Design
22x 4014 5K or 6K Chips

VLEDS

 

[4RDoc]

I found the specs on what may be the vLEDs module used in the Meso pods

400 Lumens
Waterproof IP68
All Aluminum Thermal Design
22x 4014 5K or 6K Chips

VLEDS

I have the VLED puddle units on my Tundra and they are amazing. Very pleased with the light.
One of them went out about a month after I got them and VLEDs replaced the unit under warranty.

 

[teotwaki]

I have no idea why the photo loaded sideways, it was taken landscape, and the forum flipped it to portrait and put it on it's side.

It might be too big overall and the forum is flipping it to stay within some maximum limit on width. If you can easily resize it try uploading something no more than 1000 pixels wide and high. Cropping can also help

Example

 

[ElectroBoy]

I found the specs on what may be the vLEDs module used in the Meso pods

400 Lumens
Waterproof IP68
All Aluminum Thermal Design
22x 4014 5K or 6K Chips

VLEDS

Yes, that’s the LED module in the MESO Pods. Minus the bezel that is shown in the three versions. Cost is $60 for a pair. There’s no direct replacement for the 4R though. It looks like the 5th gen OEM insert that holds the light fixture could be modded by carefully cutting it out and dremeling the proper diameter hole. The bezel with 3M tape would cover the rough edges. Might need the LED array to be tack glued in place.
Hmmm... who’s gonna be the first to try this?