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Anyone done led tail lights on a 02?

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Old 03-13-09, 02:00 PM
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Lightbulb Anyone done led tail lights on a 02?

What is needed to convert to the LED set up on the newer models>

Anyone done this , if so whats involved and cost.............

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Old 03-13-09, 02:46 PM
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Find a set of 06 and above LED tails and the associated ecu. Or instead of the ecu, disassemble the dash and tape over the tail light bulb warning light.
If you can find them, salvage yards are charging close to $200 per side for the tail light, and Lexus is getting $500 for the ecu if you buy new.
Old 03-13-09, 05:04 PM
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500 for the ecu?! that doesn't sound right. when i got it the ecu was like 200 bucks. unless lexus went crazy on price
Old 03-13-09, 07:54 PM
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Ask Sewell to run a special price. I think I paid $550 shipped for everything.

Set of taillights and the ECU

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go to www.ijdmtoy.com

And when you order.. tell them "rahstyles" sent you.. and you will get a discount..

They have led tail lights
Old 03-14-09, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Rahstyles
go to www.ijdmtoy.com

And when you order.. tell them "rahstyles" sent you.. and you will get a discount..

They have led tail lights
I think FALCON1 probably meant the 06+ taillight conversion, not led light bulbs upgrade.

For 02 to 05, you can also be creative to do something like this.

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I agree; I think this is a nice & creative alternative to the 06+ taillight upgrade. Can anyone tell me what led bulbs were used for the upgrade in the pic above? Also, this may be a dumb question, but can the amber portion of the taillight be removed/replaced? I haven't had a chance yet to remove & check out the taillight housings.

Just for kicks, I asked the dealership about converting to the 06+ taillights for my 02. I was told that it can't be done due to fit & electronic issues, although I know that it's been done by many CL members.

Thx in advance.
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nice
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Originally Posted by westrella1
Just for kicks, I asked the dealership about converting to the 06+ taillights for my 02. I was told that it can't be done due to fit & electronic issues, although I know that it's been done by many CL members.

Thx in advance.
what dealer in florida was this? ive done mine recently
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Lexus of Tampa Bay. Who did yours or where did you go?
Old 05-22-09, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by westrella1
Also, this may be a dumb question, but can the amber portion of the taillight be removed/replaced?
you can put red tint over your taillights, which will have the same effect.
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Yes. I thought about that too, but I was wondering whether it would be possible to replace the amber part for something clear.
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