mindflux

I don't know about this recalibration deal but it sounds like worth a try. Recalibration probably means adding a resistor to the circuit or something to have them dim at the same level as the others no big deal.

Mind

spinedoc

OK here is the skinny on the best bet for my dilemma.

I spoke with the gentleman who offered to sell me the needles. He has a deal with a Lexus dealership that he does work for. Price for 2 needles? $350, wow. The guy was very cool, and informed me that even if I did shell out the money I would most probably mess up my gauges. He suggested I just get the top plate of the instrument cluster (as it is made up of a top and bottom "plate") from a junkyard and just replace the entire top plate.

So I guess you can really mess up the gauge itself if you try and replace the needles alone.

Now lets see if I can find a decent junkyard in the Boston/Hartford area.

mindflux

www.taprecycling.com has 'em.

Good luck.

Thank God I have an extra instrument cluster sitting in my bedroom. jeezzz talk about expensive.

Mind

webgod

Here's an idea. After reading all the replies to this HOT subject about crucial needles going out for MANY people. How about contacting the guy that gave the 350.00 quote and inform him that MANY people will be purchasing the needles from him. How about working a deal with us all? I think that we can nego. starting @ 200.00 then work up. I think that if we all combine our needs for these needles then maybe we ALL can strike a price.

How about it gang?

BTW, can you email the person's info(email and #)

Moe

David Davis

Lexus Soarer Club site has a fix for the SC dash. Their article talks about replacing two capacitors and one transistor to restore a fading dash. Mine is fading right to left. http://www.jkwebdesign.co.uk/lexuscl...ationmeter.htm
I am doing mine this summer.

David

spinedoc

That fix is for the backlighting in another model Lexus. We are talking about the lighting inside the gauge needles.

stevent2

My lexus es300 have a similar problem but it is still visible for now. I would go to a junk yard to replace it.
The dealer would charge $150 per bulb and the total cost car be at least over $500.

Steve97TT

Any updates on this?

A buddy of mine has my old SC400 and needs to replace the speedo needle.

What is the "trick" to removing the needle? Does one just make sure to remove the needle by pulling it straight out?

Thanks,
Steve

Static911

to replace our speedo needle was around $300 for parts and labor

I will scan receipt upon request

Static911

jcboiz

How would we take it out? Can someone give me some instructions on it, if you can attach some photos as well. Thank you very much.

B-NIS

I have that top plate for a 93 ES for sale. It is brand new. It will probably fit other years. I bought it thinking that it would work for my problem, but when I took it to my dealer to have it installed, they said that I needed the whole cluster because my RPM guage isn't working at all. So if anyone wants this top plate, let me know.

Taka

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Taka

see the difference?
$10 job looks cheap but better than no needle light

mlevk

Hey Taka , what's the $10 fix ?
It doesn't look back to me at all.
Better than $300 , what did you
have done to make those work
and look blue ?

VQT

Taka,

I like the $10 fix. Please let us know how you do it.
doesn't looks cheap at all, its works