LED Puddle lights for Platinum & 1794 * DIY

Hey guys, those are some nice lights! Does anyone know how to wire the puddle lights to say on for more than 10 seconds?

 

The best way would be to wire them up to Dome lights.

 

I didn't think about that. Do you know whats the easiest wire to run them too? Thank you

 

Update**

I was on techstream the other week and found a setting for lighting that was set at 7.5 seconds. I changed that to 30 seconds and didn't get a chance to test it until tonight. Low and behold, when I unlock my truck with the fob, the courtesy lamps now stay on for 30 seconds!!!

So if you have access to techstream you can change the time these lamps stay on to 30 seconds!

 

What is techstream?

 

Software loaded on a laptop to turn settings on/off on the tundra. You would need the software and the cable.

 

Does that include the puddle lights?

 

Yup that is the puddle lamps. Now stays on for 30 seconds!

 

Cool, I'll have to change mine, they are on for approximately 15 seconds.

 

Wow, great find.

 

Finally got around to changing mine too! Much better now. Also turned off the seat belt chimes on both driver and passenger seats.

 

When my truck was in for the service, I asked tech to change the timing on lights and he've done it at no cost. Love it.

 

Is that an S2K next to the tundra??

 

Thank You for you the link! Mine are working but it is good to know that there are LED options.Pro

 

Yes it is.

 

@BlueBottle niceeee.

 

Ordered*

 

Well both the freebies that came with my puddle lights shit the bed. I switched them out with some vled ones which seem to working fine.

Just so everyone is clear, I'm talking about the license plate lights, the puddle lights are working beautifully.

 

There is a BIG difference in light after going to LEDs for the puddle lights and now that I changed the duration, they actually help light the door areas. I didn't use the license plate lights - not worried if someone can see the plate better

 

This is just exactly the kind of how-to-do-it knowledge that makes this forum so great!

 

Yes they seem to be cheaper lights for the free license plate bulbs. I didnt use it either. The puddle lamps work like a champ tho!

 

Little late to the party...but!I did order Lumawerx puddle lights from HIDKITPROS here: https://hidkitpros.com/shop/lumawerx-toyota-led-mirror-puddle-light-kit/
MAN what a huge difference! Thanks for the write up...made installation a lot easier. I like the Lumawerx lights a bit more because they use a high power smd chip which makes it a lot brighter.

 

Wtf that's my truck in their pictures! My lights are not from that website. Do you work there @tundragrl ?

 

Hmmmm. Interesting!

 

I'm wondering if the trucks already have the wiring harness for the courtesy lights. I doubt that Toyota would make multiple harnesses four the different trims. If the wiring is there this mod would be easy. Can't wait to pick mine up to start checking things out.

 

Usually when that's the case there's a removable blank piece In it's place that has a place where then wires just sit. From what I've been reading here people are saying you can see an outline of where it's supposed to be but idk I've never looked at another tundra that close.

 

I'm new to the Tundra but when reading about swapping regular mirrors to tow mirrors, if I read correctly it's plug and play even the power fold option could be added if I recall. So perhaps this would apply for the courtesy lights minus having to cut the piece out. Just an assumption though. Same concept for my current vehicle. I Added some OEM accessories after purchase and all the connectors and wires were already present tucked away.

 

When does the puddle lamps turm on? Wonderimg if i could retro fit these im the second gen

 

In my Platinum the puddle lights turn on when I hit the unlock on my remote. It tosses a nice little light on the step for my bride at night when getting in my truck.

I do not know if you can retro fit these to a gen 2, my SWAG leans towards probably no.

 

Mine were on the porch waiting when I got home today