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06-29-13, 03:40 PM
#676
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Installed a Varad suspension lighting sys. on my 09 IS-250. It's prewired with a +12v lead to tap into a aftermarket alarm, courtesy lights, etc....
Did a search and found that the cars sys is -12v at the domelight. and when tapped at that point the domelights in the car go off but the Varad sys turns on so the the results are exactly opposite of what I'm looking for... Wanting the lights to work in conjunction with the factory fading domelight Any help?? looking tap as close to the driver fusebox as possible
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Did a search and found that the cars sys is -12v at the domelight. and when tapped at that point the domelights in the car go off but the Varad sys turns on so the the results are exactly opposite of what I'm looking for... Wanting the lights to work in conjunction with the factory fading domelight Any help?? looking tap as close to the driver fusebox as possible
Thanks
purple (dome lamps), lt. green (puddle lamps)
Body ECU LH on driver dash fuse box, white 10 pin plug, pins 2, 4
You will need to use a relay to turn the negative trigger to a positive output.
07-03-13, 03:41 PM
#677
Tunez can you e mail a rough sketch of how that wiring looks on the relay. I have plenty of relays just don't know how to set them up or tap into the recommended purple wire? For activation with my courtesy lamps??
Thanks
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07-09-13, 01:40 PM
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hello CL
I want to introduce my self my name is Tony I've been lurking on and off since 08 but recently my wife's 2008 es350 was totaled (she is ok thank god) and we went looking for her replacement and found a 2007 gs350 30k miles and we are impress. So my ? is this is there anyone local that can help me do some of the mods that I've been reading for the past two weeks man my brain is on overload but modding is in my blood. I live in los angels by the way near staple center any help I would appreciated.
A lil bit about my self I am a certified car nut I own 2 1995 impala SS but since 2007 I've own about 30 impalas and I run a local impala ss club called Impala's and caprice's 91 to 96 only. Since buying our GS I feel like I want one also my choice would be a GS430 or an IS-F which now im on the hunt for.
well I want to thank all of you for the great Mod's on these cars looking forward to learning and modding away...
I want to introduce my self my name is Tony I've been lurking on and off since 08 but recently my wife's 2008 es350 was totaled (she is ok thank god) and we went looking for her replacement and found a 2007 gs350 30k miles and we are impress. So my ? is this is there anyone local that can help me do some of the mods that I've been reading for the past two weeks man my brain is on overload but modding is in my blood. I live in los angels by the way near staple center any help I would appreciated.
A lil bit about my self I am a certified car nut I own 2 1995 impala SS but since 2007 I've own about 30 impalas and I run a local impala ss club called Impala's and caprice's 91 to 96 only. Since buying our GS I feel like I want one also my choice would be a GS430 or an IS-F which now im on the hunt for.
well I want to thank all of you for the great Mod's on these cars looking forward to learning and modding away...
08-03-13, 10:01 PM
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http://www.the12volt.com/relays/page1.asp
09-25-13, 07:24 AM
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10-16-13, 05:53 PM
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Adjust headlamp auto off, some light time etc ???
Hopefully I don't get flamed. But I just bought an 08' 350 today, and briefly tried to get into some kind of menu that would allow me to adjust those settings. 
...thanks in advance !!!
...thanks in advance !!!
12-28-13, 06:51 AM
#685
This will turn off your seat belt warning "beeping" for the driver and passenger side. This will only need to be done once in the lifetime of the car as it will retain in the vehicle memory.
*** According to Valet Park , you must have windows up... ***
1) Get into the car w/ ignition off and close the doors
2) Open the "flip console" to your left (mirror / gas lid console)
3) Start engine and set the LCD on the combination meter to the "ODO" display using the ODO/TRIP button. Turn off engine.
4) Now, W/O applying the brakes (don't actually start engine but turn on the electronics.), press the "Engine Start/Stop" button twice. You should see the check engine light and battery light on in the dash. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE)
5) Hold the ODO/TRIP button. Wait ten seconds, and while still holding the button, buckle the driver’s seat belt.
6) The LCD displays "Seat Belt Buzzer On/Off". Release the button. Pressing the ODO button toggles the On/Off
7) I believe you may need to repeat the process for the passenger side.
Drive safe!
*** According to Valet Park , you must have windows up... ***
1) Get into the car w/ ignition off and close the doors
2) Open the "flip console" to your left (mirror / gas lid console)
3) Start engine and set the LCD on the combination meter to the "ODO" display using the ODO/TRIP button. Turn off engine.
4) Now, W/O applying the brakes (don't actually start engine but turn on the electronics.), press the "Engine Start/Stop" button twice. You should see the check engine light and battery light on in the dash. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE)
5) Hold the ODO/TRIP button. Wait ten seconds, and while still holding the button, buckle the driver’s seat belt.
6) The LCD displays "Seat Belt Buzzer On/Off". Release the button. Pressing the ODO button toggles the On/Off
7) I believe you may need to repeat the process for the passenger side.
Drive safe!
02-25-14, 10:09 AM
#687
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...l-or-fake.html
Thanks to IXI187IXI for bringing this up. Saw a few threads on bulbs these days and the above thread is a great reference on how to see if the bulbs are authentic or not. While you might be able to find good deals on ebay, it's also important to stay educated and make sure you are not being scammed
Thanks to IXI187IXI for bringing this up. Saw a few threads on bulbs these days and the above thread is a great reference on how to see if the bulbs are authentic or not. While you might be able to find good deals on ebay, it's also important to stay educated and make sure you are not being scammed
05-07-14, 08:53 AM
#688
Rear View Mirrors
Is there any way to program the mirrors so they don't move when you put the car in reverse? I think the motors on mine are going out, the drivers side doesn't go down at all and the passenger side does sometimes. Then when you put in drive, I always have to re-adjust the mirrors.
05-08-14, 07:15 AM
#690