Is it okay to replace door puddle lights?

[alex_au]

2022 RWD Model 3 - AU.

I recently replaced the front puddle lights on my Model 3 with some after market projector style lights. They are working well and haven't noticed any issues so far, but I wanted to check there aren't any issues for the electronics of the car and solid state relays in having them.

They're not overly bright, so don't assume they draw much current, but just wanted to get a second option on it. The windows dropping when I disconnected the OEM lights got me nervous

 

[sightman]

No issues other than if you got some real cheap stuff from Amazon and the light module stops working, your window will freak out and not close fully until it’s replaced with a working module.

 

[alex_au]

No issues other than if you got some real cheap stuff from Amazon and the light module stops working, your window will freak out and not close fully until it’s replaced with a working module.

From Amazon, but couldn't see any obvious quality issues, at least externally.

 

[SalisburySam]

I replaced my puddle, glove box, and trunk lights (all have the same bulb) with a set from Abstract Ocean shortly after I got my car in July 2018. I did so primarily to brighten the surprisingly dark trunk. These were easily installed, work, and have generated no issues since install.

 

[BMWM3Man]

smh

 

[RoBoRaT]

2022 RWD Model 3 - AU.

I recently replaced the front puddle lights on my Model 3 with some after market projector style lights. They are working well and haven't noticed any issues so far, but I wanted to check there aren't any issues for the electronics of the car and solid state relays in having them.

They're not overly bright, so don't assume they draw much current, but just wanted to get a second option on it. The windows dropping when I disconnected the OEM lights got me nervous

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No issues wit my Model Y x 2 years.

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[BMWM3Man]

How long do ya'll keep your doors open anyway? Or did you all dream of getting the Bat Signal from Commissioner Gordon?

 

[jjrandorin]

OP, the only thing I have seen posted here was already covered by @sightman. There have been a few reports of windows not closing properly when people have aftermarket puddle lights, but thats not widespread, and it seemed to be from "cheap" ones.

Keep an eye on your windows and if they start not closing, buy a replacement pair.

On a side note (not moderation content), I have never understood why some people feel so strongly about what others do with their car. Why someone wants to put aftermarket puddle lights (or bag their car, or put a wide body kit on it, or any of the other myriad of things people do to individualize their cars) is up to them.

The only ones that even slightly bother me is when someone does something like blacking out their brake lights, which makes them dimmer (and easier to be hit).

This is not unique to tesla, as its a complaint you can find on any car forum, but I have never understood it. Just because its not right for me, doesnt mean that someone else cant enjoy it (whatever it is).

 

[BMWM3Man]

The only ones that even slightly bother me is when someone does something like blacking out their brake lights, which makes them dimmer (and easier to be hit).

This is not unique to tesla, as its a complaint you can find on any car forum, but I have never understood it. Just because its not right for me, doesnt mean that someone else cant enjoy it (whatever it is).

100% not sure why more cars don't get "pulled over" for tinted break lights. I've hear of more pulled over for window tint. smh

 

[Jclboston]

I got my puddle lights from Abstract Ocean: "T" logos for the front doors and bright leds for the rear doors. The only problem I have is that the rear door puddle lamps turn on ONLY IF the front door on the same side is CLOSED. So if the front door is opened (with the "T" logo lamp on), opening the rear door will not turn on the rear puddle light at all. If I then close the front door while the rear door is still open, the rear puddle light pops on.

I think I read in a thread a long while back that it had something to do with the bright leds needing/drawing additional power but I never ended up following the rest of the thread to see if there was either some resolution to it or otherwise.