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I just installed some new puddle lamps. Is there a reason why the lamps won't light up when your standing next to the car without touching the unlock button on the keyfob? The only time it lights up is when I press the unlock button.
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be careful when pulling apart the mirrors.
there's this plastic U-shaped tab near the blinker (on the 09+) that i bent. so when i tried to put the mirror back together the bent tab kept pressing up against something, and it would allow the mirror to close completely. i played around with it, bending the tab until it almost broke off, until i was able to close the side mirror completely.
funny thing is the tab looks to be useless too. but i'm sure it was there for a reason.
there's this plastic U-shaped tab near the blinker (on the 09+) that i bent. so when i tried to put the mirror back together the bent tab kept pressing up against something, and it would allow the mirror to close completely. i played around with it, bending the tab until it almost broke off, until i was able to close the side mirror completely.
funny thing is the tab looks to be useless too. but i'm sure it was there for a reason.
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I can't get mine lined back up to save my life. I've got everything done, but like others have said.....right below the turn signal indicator there is a small gap as well as where the mirror lines up with the side. It's like there are clips I am missing. This is on an 11' IS.
I started to say screw it and yank out the mirror, but I pulled pretty hard and it did not budge. Not wanting to break anything on a 2 week old car lol.
Going to bed and trying in the morning. Any ideas?
I started to say screw it and yank out the mirror, but I pulled pretty hard and it did not budge. Not wanting to break anything on a 2 week old car lol.
Going to bed and trying in the morning. Any ideas?
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Just installed my puddle light LEDs from vleds. I got the 5000k flanks with dual polarity. Couldn't be happier! I thought they may be a little bright from the pics I saw but in perso they are just right and not excessive. I pulled out my mirrors for the install and it only took me 17mins start to finish.
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Anybody do the puddle light bulb change without popping off the mirrors?
Forum member Koz and I did using a long magnetic tip screwdriver and a mini Maglite flashlight.
Pull the mirror assembly down/up to get the screwdriver to the screws.
Popping the mirror glass off can be tough and it's scary.
Forum member Koz and I did using a long magnetic tip screwdriver and a mini Maglite flashlight.
Pull the mirror assembly down/up to get the screwdriver to the screws.
Popping the mirror glass off can be tough and it's scary.
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Also interesed, the v-leds site says "Will not fit Lexus IS puddle light application." for the 4 LED 2W HP flank bulbs. Anyone have any clarification on this?