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So, I need some clarification. My car is a 2014, lux, AWD, cwp car. I brought it in a couple days ago to have the puddle lights fixed. The Lexus dealer it was taken to reports that the puddle lights were not an option on my car AND my mirrors are aftermarket.
My question is though, is there a year or package where the lamps were made to function? Was this a separate option? I would imagine the lights would be part of a mirror with heated glass, auto folding, and memory. I'm not sure if auto darkening is also in the mirror (my testing with a flashlight at night says "no."
Do you have a picture of your mirrors? Can you see puddle light lenses on the under side of them? As far as I know, they were standard on the GS.
Your lights should have auto dimming. Mine certainly do. Test them in the dark with a light on the interior rearview mirror, as that's where the light sensor is, I believe.
That's OEM. The dealer is an idiot or purposely acting like an idiot to avoid touching the car again. Got look under any 2013+ Lexus side mirror they all have them.
CarMax says they are going to order me brand new mirrors for both sides... heated and etc.
So, I mean... I guess I'm not going to kick a gift horse in the mouth on it. I'm watching my dash cam footage now. I think they either noticed my dash cam wiring and started crawling under the hood, or they saw the sheathing was removed from two wires leading from the door jamb to the mirror. I think the latter.
I think a PO put a new driver's mirror on (I have a previous thread on this) and exposed the wiring in the process.
I can't believe they didn't just go "I bet the bulb is blown." and just check it...
Whatever. Watch em work after they swap the mirrors!
But why are the puddle lights not working? That's strange they don't work...
Both sides not working?
Yup, both sides.
I'll watch the videos to see if I can hear what they did BUT I've seen some already and they're all them messing around with settings in the dash for customization.
$100 says the bulbs are blown. Talked to my neighbor that works there and was told I probably won't be able to keep the old mirrors. Service advisor said I can ask to keep them but unlikely.
I sure as hell will be asking, and likely pull NC law that I know requires a repair shop to return old parts on request. We'll see if I can trump it.
Edit: ain't gonna work, it has to cost >$350. If it's less than that on the invoice then I can't... and since the job is free I'm not sure it'll fly. We'll see though.
I'll watch the videos to see if I can hear what they did BUT I've seen some already and they're all them messing around with settings in the dash for customization.
$100 says the bulbs are blown. Talked to my neighbor that works there and was told I probably won't be able to keep the old mirrors. Service advisor said I can ask to keep them but unlikely.
I sure as hell will be asking, and likely pull NC law that I know requires a repair shop to return old parts on request. We'll see if I can trump it.
Replacing the side mirrors requires removing the door panels. Replacing the puddle lights just requires removing the mirror/glass and 5-6 screws. Hopefully they do the job right and don't cause new problems.
CarMax says they are going to order me brand new mirrors for both sides... heated and etc.
I think a PO put a new driver's mirror on (I have a previous thread on this) and exposed the wiring in the process.
The Lexus dealer probably saw where the previous owner ( or body shop) has done some jury-rigging on the mirror wiring and didn't want the possible hassle or responsibility to try and fix it.
With what you have described about the car being in a wreck you'll probably find some other things that will need fixing, like sensors, the windshield trim or adhesive, etc.
The Lexus dealer probably saw where the previous owner ( or body shop) has done some jury-rigging on the mirror wiring and didn't want the possible hassle or responsibility to try and fix it.
With what you have described about the car being in a wreck you'll probably find some other things that will need fixing, like sensors, the windshield trim or adhesive, etc.
Honestly looking at the paint and the Carfax I think the side got scuffed up by someone's bumper in a parking lot, not so much a "wreck" per se. The mirror was probably part of that instance too (which was inop at some point as far as folding).
But yeah. Free mirrors are coming.
The roof trim, that's actually just a part that's retained by some weatherstrip like q-lon does. When I got it today it was buckled in another spot. So all I did was push the remainder to the rear of the car and it flattened out. It was pretty simple. There's a dainty clip in the front though you have to take care with.
Replacing the side mirrors requires removing the door panels. Replacing the puddle lights just requires removing the mirror/glass and 5-6 screws. Hopefully they do the job right and don't cause new problems.
They already fixed my door lock issue and needed to pull the panel. So, I guess they have to do two now. Again, Lexus is just down the road if they gotta send it there.
Not trying to make a mountain out of a mole hill on this car. Just getting my money's worth.
09-08-22, 02:25 PM
Puddle light option on mirrors
