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Old May 24, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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I have a 98' GS400 w/ power telescoping and tilt steering column. From what i have read, it seems that a trip to the dealership is required to disable this feature. I'm just wondering if anyone knows another way to do this (iE: pulling a fuse?) Any info is greatly appreciated!
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Old May 24, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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The only real way of doing of it to my knowledge is to take it to the dealership as you stated. That type of setting is a C-Best (sp?) setting which only Lexus handheld programmers can change. I don't think any of those aftermarket programmers at Kragens, PepBoys, Autozone have that function. I would just take it to the dealership to have it done the right way to avoid electrical complications later. Or maybe find a Lexus Master tech who has the programmer and can do it on the side?
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