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DIY Video: Installing Illuminated Light for Side Mirror Switches

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  1. Jul 9, 2018 at 9:10 PM
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    I'll post picture tomorrow.
     
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    Interested as well
     
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    The first LED I used was too dim so I swapped it out with a brighter one. Now the problem is it's too bright. :annoyed::D
    upload_2018-7-10_22-1-23.jpg

    upload_2018-7-10_22-1-54.jpg

    https://youtu.be/fNbjMT6SZmE
     
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    How bout a colored one? Red, blue, green?
     
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    I'm ordering a blue one but I think it's going to be just as bright. I'm wondering if there is a way to add a dimmer. More research....
     
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    Great work! Keep us posted!
     
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    Just run a few resistors on the power wire to dim the light. Typically your white LED's are going to have more lumens, so you may need a few. Judging by the brightness in the vid, you may need 2-4. The blue LED's will likely have less lumen (in the same size), so you may only need 1 or 2 resistors.

    'Just another thought I had after watching your first vid....
    Might there be a way to put a small blue LED in the switch? I know it would only work if the white lettering has a clear backing, like the other switches. I've never really looked at the switch to much. :notsure:
     
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  10. Jul 11, 2018 at 7:03 AM
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    Thank you, sir. I'll have to play around with that. I was tempted to take the back of the switch off to see if those letters have clear backing. I'll look for a used switch on Ebay to experiment with.To be continued...
     
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    Thanks. Yes I did that.
     
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    Your videos have been great! Thanks for posting!
     
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    Thank you, sir. :cheers:
     
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    I think I have a second one. It was 2 for 1. Wish I knew when I picked up the compressor.
     
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    It’s OK. It’s good to have a spare.
     
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    I cuss Toyota every time I pull into my garage at night when can't find the button. Good job
     
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    Thank you, sir.
     
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    @nk1794 Do you have a link for the lights?
     
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    The link should be in the description section.
     
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    Those the UV LEDs?
     
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    Nope, just regular LEDs.
     
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    Just curious, in the video they looked really purple and I wasn't sure if it was the camera or the color of the light. I bought a couple of the UV LEDs just to play with, they weren't very bright, but they are true UV and did make every bit of white lint glow.
     
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    It's the camera. The LEDs are actually blue. These are not that bright but that's how I like them.
     
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    Thank you for sharing...added on my list.
     
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    Great share! This is a mod I am interested in.
     
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    Big thanks to the OP, nk1794!
    I have cursed this unlit switch many times as I try to fold in the mirrors when I am in public parking spaces. This is both as a courtesy to neighboring parking spots, and as a defense to protect a set of very expensive mirrors.
    Seriously, Toyota, how many cents does the LED in the switch module cost?
    I chose an Oznium Premium Side View LED Bolt (in RED) P/N 3955 (off Amazon $17.98 for two). I chose the right angle style as it directed the light on the switch. I decided on the Red LED as it went with my Barcelona Red 1794. Also, the red light doesn't affect your night vision.
    The right-angle style sticks out a bit more than the OPs, but that doesn't seem to be a problem.
    I ran a trial with it taped in place and plugged into the power port for a week. I installed it permanently in this morning. It took about 30 minutes.
    Here is the link to what I used:
    $18 Oznium Side View LED Bolt - 12V LED Side Emitting Light for Bumper, Grille, Cars Interior, Dash, Ambient Lighting, Motorcycle with Aluminum Housing & Screw Nut (8 mm Black, Red LED), 2-PACK
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N6GKHP4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8
     
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