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Feb 12, 2020 | 12:16 PM

RichKnecht

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Drive Mode ****

Just bought a L Certified 2018 GS350 F Sport and love it. The previous owner must hae worn a ring or watch, because the drive mode **** (round one) has a few scratches on it. Does anyone know if this be replaced easily?

Feb 12, 2020 | 12:35 PM

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You can't replace just the ****, just the unit with the buttons/****, it's one piece.

Just search eBay or car-parts.com for a good used one.

Feb 12, 2020 | 12:55 PM

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Oh u can't just pop it off? I thought I saw some changed it to the IS/RC one or maybe I saw it on other forum.

Feb 12, 2020 | 12:56 PM

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Oh u can't just pop it off? I thought I saw some changed it to the IS/RC one.

Maybe you can, but you'll probably break it off. Not to mention you can't buy the **** by itself.

Feb 12, 2020 | 01:08 PM

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There was some mention of aluminum covers for it on here previously. See this thread.

Feb 12, 2020 | 01:15 PM

peasodos

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OP said $110 shipped to the USA I remember finding out the price was 8000 jpy but can't find the link to the manufacturers website anymore.

Feb 13, 2020 | 05:45 AM

AJLex19

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Anyone know if this the drive mode **** in question or is this something else? https://www.ssl-parts.com/oem-parts/...tch-8497030310

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Feb 13, 2020 | 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by peasodos

$70
https://www.ebay.com/itm/352090248335

Hell mine has a scratch on it too but I try not to look at it lol....

@peasodos Nice find! Will that fit on the OP's 2018 GS? They didn't change anything right? Also not a simple swap like the mouse controller **** for the nav - he'll have to remove the entire center console to get to that.

Feb 13, 2020 | 07:12 AM

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RichKnecht

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Yeah, replacing the entire assembly seems crazy. I am going to deal with the few little scratches for now. I have had the car for 2 days, so I want to do "stuff" to make it mine. Debadging it later today when the rain stops.

Feb 13, 2020 | 08:06 AM

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Yes it fits as long as the button is the same.
The center shift console panel is not hard to remove. Everything is clipped in, only two screws, I could take it out blind folded within minutes, because I've done it many time. Lexus/Toyota interior are easy to take apart.

Attached are the removal instructions. Once you get the shift panel out, there are just a couple plugs to detach, then it's just screw/clips that hold the mouse controller/button in.

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