Notices
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

I know this may sound crazy

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 15, 2011 | 04:52 PM
  #1  
mrjaydm's Avatar
mrjaydm
Thread Starter
Rookie
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
From: NY
Default I know this may sound crazy

But has anyone here ever managed to change/get to the ashtray bulb? I am doing my led interior conversion and all I have left to change is that pesky bulb. I searched and could not find anyone who had done it, I just keep ending up as sakataj's super helpful thread. I have not found a way into the darn thing without destroying it altogether. Thanks.

Jay
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2011 | 04:55 PM
  #2  
1GStoEnvy's Avatar
1GStoEnvy
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (37)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,841
Likes: 0
From: ~SIMPLY TUCKED~ scraping the mean streets of L.A.
Default

its, easy... i've done it... you have to take apart the ashtray.. its the same bulb as the key ring (t-5)...

-john
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2011 | 05:03 PM
  #3  
mrjaydm's Avatar
mrjaydm
Thread Starter
Rookie
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
From: NY
Default

Originally Posted by 1GStoEnvy
its, easy... i've done it... you have to take apart the ashtray.. its the same bulb as the key ring (t-5)...

-john
did you start from the back of the unit with the screws, by where the plug is, or did you split the case where the light actually is on the front?
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2011 | 05:19 PM
  #4  
1GStoEnvy's Avatar
1GStoEnvy
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (37)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,841
Likes: 0
From: ~SIMPLY TUCKED~ scraping the mean streets of L.A.
Default

to be honest, i don't remember... but when i get home tonight i'll let u know... i want to say i think its the back that i started with first.

-john
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2011 | 05:29 PM
  #5  
mrjaydm's Avatar
mrjaydm
Thread Starter
Rookie
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
From: NY
Default

Originally Posted by 1GStoEnvy
to be honest, i don't remember... but when i get home tonight i'll let u know... i want to say i think its the back that i started with first.

-john
OK well after struggling with it i finally got it. you go to the underside and you will see two small tabs holding the front door cover on, just pry them up and the front piece will come off and viola! bulb is exposed. thanks for your help john.
Reply
Old Mar 17, 2011 | 09:22 AM
  #6  
sakataj's Avatar
sakataj
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (182)
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 17,247
Likes: 77
From: tenn
Default

Originally Posted by mrjaydm
But has anyone here ever managed to change/get to the ashtray bulb? I am doing my led interior conversion and all I have left to change is that pesky bulb. I searched and could not find anyone who had done it, I just keep ending up as sakataj's super helpful thread. I have not found a way into the darn thing without destroying it altogether. Thanks.

Jay
i have a helpful thread??????

here this should help you out....

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/2ge...3-ashtray.html

dont thank me though....ben showed me how to do it,thank him
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mate01
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
6
Jul 30, 2018 04:28 PM
bluemist
GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011)
1
Apr 30, 2017 01:44 AM
JayCaz
SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)
6
Feb 19, 2010 09:24 PM
stom
Lighting
4
Dec 2, 2007 03:08 PM
sanderso
SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)
4
Jul 20, 2007 02:27 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:12 PM.