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Puddle lights

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by HarveyElmore, Dec 28, 2019.

  1. Dec 28, 2019 at 4:42 AM
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    HarveyElmore

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    Morimoto LED puddle lights

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  2. Dec 28, 2019 at 6:27 AM
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    Would you by chance have a link to where you ordered them?
     
  3. Dec 28, 2019 at 8:35 PM
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    Are they as bright in person as they appear in the photos?
     
  5. Dec 29, 2019 at 5:12 AM
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    I tried to represent the actual light difference. You should be able to get the lumen output for Morimoto's site. There is definitely a difference for sure and the whiter light helps also. Here's a few from this morning. I'll change the other side today.

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    I tried to do mine but I can not get that cover off the light under the mirror to save my life any tricks to achieve this?
     
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    I did Sylvania Zevo 194 from Orieley in my puddle lights. Huge improvement.
     
  8. Dec 29, 2019 at 9:57 AM
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    You have to pull the mirror, then the top cover to get access.
     
  9. Dec 29, 2019 at 10:04 AM
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    Damn that's I thought as I dug into it
     
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    Lots of write ups on the other forum.
     
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  12. Dec 29, 2019 at 2:38 PM
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    Take your time and pay attention while doing it. Don’t yank on anything, tempting as it is, until you’re sure you’re not breaking any tabs.

    it’s not difficult but does take a little studying while you’re doing it.
     
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  13. Dec 29, 2019 at 3:52 PM
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    Look around the 5:00-5:30 min mrk here :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZocdicY3So
     
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    Installed the Meso Custom puddle lights on the wife’s 4Runner a couple of months back. They are bright. I also have them on my Tacoma.

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    I checked a few days ago and the MESO puddles weren’t available any longer.
     
  16. Dec 30, 2019 at 5:02 AM
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    Without ripping apart my mirror, does anyone know what kind of wiring is in there for the 16' Pros? Is it prewired for turn signals and puddle lights?
     
  17. Dec 31, 2019 at 7:08 AM
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    on my new 2021 premium, it does not light up but have white cover. how do i turn it on? or there isn't one
     
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    How do like the Meso vs Morimoto puddle lights. Meso is out of stock right now and I'm not in any hurry but the price difference is huge. Basically $100 vs $30. I haven't seen anyone to ask about the Meso's or actually be able to see the light output. Thanks for the pics; definitely help visualize the brightness.
     
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  21. Mar 30, 2022 at 7:16 PM
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    I did not know Morimoto offered puddle lights for the 4Runner. Meso's maps, domes, and puddle lights sell fast. You can sign up to be notified by email when they become available.
     
  22. Mar 31, 2022 at 10:26 AM
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    Yeah, I've been on the list for probably the last 2 weeks. Just wondering if the juice is worth the squeeze; will I see that much difference. Morimoto makes a plug and play LED bulb like all the other interior light replacements. Saw it on the XD website.
     
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