Center Dash A/C Outlet replacement!
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Center Dash A/C Outlet replacement!
I need to replace my center ac vent it is just crumbling from age in Florida sun. I ordered 1 that stated it was OEM but receive some piece of junk. And I don't mean the boat. Any how has anyone replaced with a good quality part and can you point me in the right direction. There a lot of listings but I want a reputable part this time.
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Richard
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There are several on eBay for various prices and they are listed for various model years with part numbers. Some listings state 55660-33210 is only for 2007-2009. Others state they are for 2010-12.
You may want to go to one of the online OEM Lexus parts dealers that have you enter your VIN to find the exact part number for your ES. https://www.lexusoeparts.com/?gad_so...oaAuMYEALw_wcB
New 55660-33210 For Lexus ES350 2007-2009 Center Dash A/C Outlet Air Vent Panel (For: 2010 Lexus ES350)
NEW GENUINE LEXUS 2007-2010 ES350 INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER AIR VENT 55660-33900 (For: 2010 Lexus ES350)
You may want to go to one of the online OEM Lexus parts dealers that have you enter your VIN to find the exact part number for your ES. https://www.lexusoeparts.com/?gad_so...oaAuMYEALw_wcB
New 55660-33210 For Lexus ES350 2007-2009 Center Dash A/C Outlet Air Vent Panel (For: 2010 Lexus ES350)
NEW GENUINE LEXUS 2007-2010 ES350 INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER AIR VENT 55660-33900 (For: 2010 Lexus ES350)
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Thanks for your reply. AS you saw there is no lack of listings. many are Junk and the actual Toyota part is 4 to 6 time more expensive than other listings. I got to beleive there is a 3rd party piece that is good enough, unlike the one I purchase of of Ebay.
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Have you tried pulling one from a junkyard car in good condition? I just used car-part.com and saw 3 listings all rated A condition. And you could always ask the yard for further photos and negotiate the price.
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I did do a browse of a local Junk yard. They had 2 pulled already and the other was beat up. There are many other pull and pay places in area but i'm alert to the fact that some of the pieces in the vent itself that are very thin plastic and would be suffer being 16 years old. The parts that broke was the hardnessof a cool 1 mm chocolate bar very very delicate.
My hope is someone that as replaced the piece succesfully can point me to thier vendor. While there are a ton of listings I can't imagine there are that many manufacturers.
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My hope is someone that as replaced the piece succesfully can point me to thier vendor. While there are a ton of listings I can't imagine there are that many manufacturers.
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I found a valid/good vendor for future referance.
Triple Creations Auto Parts
But I would warn anyone needing to do this that the security light plug and socket was slightly differant requiring modification. I had to trim the plug to fit the socket and the depth to fit the actual LED was shallow causing the LED leads to be crushed and a little out of place. It did not destroy the blinking light but it is not as bright because it is out of place/squished. If you look you will see there is 3 differant part numbers listed for same year series. I expect that accounts for minor fitment differances. So when and if you order make sure the part number is the same.
Triple Creations Auto Parts
But I would warn anyone needing to do this that the security light plug and socket was slightly differant requiring modification. I had to trim the plug to fit the socket and the depth to fit the actual LED was shallow causing the LED leads to be crushed and a little out of place. It did not destroy the blinking light but it is not as bright because it is out of place/squished. If you look you will see there is 3 differant part numbers listed for same year series. I expect that accounts for minor fitment differances. So when and if you order make sure the part number is the same.
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