DIY puddle light led
#241
Done
I did it. It's not that difficult to take it apart. Since I am OCD, I want to make sure there are no gaps around the edges so it took me 10 mins to put it back together. FYI, if you have gaps at the bottom chances are your puddle lights are not sink in the right slot. I ended up took the entire mirror cover apart and it gave me some idea to wrap it in carbon vinyl later. See before (right picture) and after (left picture).
Thanks guy.
Thanks guy.
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#243
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Thanks to all who posted tips/advice....It was very helpful. I too have a tip, when putting the mirror back together put some grease on the clips on the back of the mirror. This will help with resecuring the mirror to the backing plate, and removing if you should have to in the future.
#245
Lexus Test Driver
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Does the puddle light only come on at night?
Or does it come on in the day also when you click the unlock button?
I did the DIY, but were I park is near a light, and the puddle lights does not come on. I tested the bulbs before installation in the trunk. I know at least in the trunk if it doesn't turn on you have to flip it.
If they come on every time you unlock then I'll have to flip the bulb on both sides, so I guess I might have to do this DIY again.
Or does it come on in the day also when you click the unlock button?
I did the DIY, but were I park is near a light, and the puddle lights does not come on. I tested the bulbs before installation in the trunk. I know at least in the trunk if it doesn't turn on you have to flip it.
If they come on every time you unlock then I'll have to flip the bulb on both sides, so I guess I might have to do this DIY again.
#246
Does the puddle light only come on at night?
Or does it come on in the day also when you click the unlock button?
I did the DIY, but were I park is near a light, and the puddle lights does not come on. I tested the bulbs before installation in the trunk. I know at least in the trunk if it doesn't turn on you have to flip it.
If they come on every time you unlock then I'll have to flip the bulb on both sides, so I guess I might have to do this DIY again.
Or does it come on in the day also when you click the unlock button?
I did the DIY, but were I park is near a light, and the puddle lights does not come on. I tested the bulbs before installation in the trunk. I know at least in the trunk if it doesn't turn on you have to flip it.
If they come on every time you unlock then I'll have to flip the bulb on both sides, so I guess I might have to do this DIY again.
My mirror shakes slightly too. I noticed this while on the highway. I thought it was because I may not have pressed in one of the 4 tabs in enough. I'd also like to know if we're the only ones experiencing this.
#247
Lexus Test Driver
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unlock your car door and put your hand under the puddle light. if you don't see light then you might have to reverse the bulb.
I followed the instructions from the links provided throughout this thread and was able to do it in less than 10 minutes. Really, it was much simpler than i thought it would be. Pop the mirror off, unscrew 4 screws and pull the housing apart that was it. I do no experience any vibrations or shaking on the highway that some have noticed. When popping the mirror off, i DIYed a tool, took a 5mm piece of metal, wrapped it around with electrical tape and used that to pop the mirror off. Doing so popped the mirror off on first try. Are others forcing it a lot more?
I followed the instructions from the links provided throughout this thread and was able to do it in less than 10 minutes. Really, it was much simpler than i thought it would be. Pop the mirror off, unscrew 4 screws and pull the housing apart that was it. I do no experience any vibrations or shaking on the highway that some have noticed. When popping the mirror off, i DIYed a tool, took a 5mm piece of metal, wrapped it around with electrical tape and used that to pop the mirror off. Doing so popped the mirror off on first try. Are others forcing it a lot more?
Did this mod again, flipped the bulbs, and they work now
First time it took me 10 minutes on one side and 5 minutes on the other. This time it only took me 3 minutes a side.
It is very easy to do if you remove the back cover. With the cover removed just attach the turn signal bulb and puddle light to the main frame. Then just simply slide the back cover on over everything.
#248
Did this mod again, flipped the bulbs, and they work now
First time it took me 10 minutes on one side and 5 minutes on the other. This time it only took me 3 minutes a side.
It is very easy to do if you remove the back cover. With the cover removed just attach the turn signal bulb and puddle light to the main frame. Then just simply slide the back cover on over everything.
First time it took me 10 minutes on one side and 5 minutes on the other. This time it only took me 3 minutes a side.
It is very easy to do if you remove the back cover. With the cover removed just attach the turn signal bulb and puddle light to the main frame. Then just simply slide the back cover on over everything.
#250
to be honest, do this yourself and save some money.. i was skeptical at first but was able to knock it out in 10 mins.
#251
#253
Lexus Test Driver
Don't yank it. Apply constant, ever-increasing, force until it eventually pops off. Just keep increasing the pulling force. You won't break it. It takes a lot...
#255
Lexus Test Driver