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Old 10-18-22, 04:29 PM
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Default New start button from amazon

Installed this button replacement today. Its 20$. You can change just the top portion of the mechanism and not buy the whole 200$ button assembly, which is nice. They also have plain plastic red and plastic blue replacement buttons.




edit- the link: https://a.co/d/6795JPc

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That’s awesome that it worked. Big savings.

I bought a red sticker that goes on top of my button (pictured).
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I was initially looking for a blue button to match the car color but the only blue there is light blue. Then I stumbled on this one made of glass like material, with the back light and crystal effect - looks good.
The red one is same shade like yours. But when you change the whole button the background light I imagine would be better. Plus would look more oem upclose
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Originally Posted by fourgs
I was initially looking for a blue button to match the car color but the only blue there is light blue. Then I stumbled on this one made of glass like material, with the back light and crystal effect - looks good.
The red one is same shade like yours. But when you change the whole button the background light I imagine would be better. Plus would look more oem upclose
I got the Lexus LS hybrid start button. The button and the surround are both metal. Looks nicer in person.



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It does, especially if its metal. I was looking at that one only because its blue. Just curious, are the new style buttons- grey and blue- both metal?
actually since the light goes through the button is probably plastic with metal coating.

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Originally Posted by fourgs
It does, especially if its metal. I was looking at that one only because its blue. Just curious, are the new style buttons- grey and blue- both metal?
The cheapest price to buy it is amayama, for $76.56 for the entire button and $15.87 for the shipping to VA. I received it within a week, shipped dhl express.
https://www.amayama.com/en/part/toyota/8961111020








Here is the part number for the gray one:

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That is very interesting. In japan is cheaper. The prices actually make sense on this site . I saw something on a site megazip or something but I thought its some scam, like why is price so much lower. But this one has good reviews on google/reddit and its oem. Thumbs up for that.
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Originally Posted by fourgs
That is very interesting. In japan is cheaper. The prices actually make sense on this site . I saw something on a site megazip or something but I thought its some scam, like why is price so much lower. But this one has good reviews on google/reddit and its oem. Thumbs up for that.
I've purchased from megazip, amayama, and jp-carparts, all are legit genuine Lexus Parts. Lexus Parts in Japan are much cheaper than anywhere else. Those guys that import parts from Japan and sell here make a nice profit. Bumper tow hook covers come painted from Lexus Japan for $5 from a USA dealer it's not painted and $20.
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Originally Posted by peasodos
I got the Lexus LS hybrid start button. The button and the surround are both metal. Looks nicer in person.


yep that’s the best start button on the Lexus. Not the plastic crap 😀
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Originally Posted by peasodos
I got the Lexus LS hybrid start button. The button and the surround are both metal. Looks nicer in person.




I use the same one in my car. looks so much better than the stock one


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Originally Posted by peasodos
I got the Lexus LS hybrid start button. The button and the surround are both metal. Looks nicer in person.


I really like this one. Much nicer style and look. Thanks for always sharing, it's on my list to get.
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The button I got from Amazon from lanyun doesn’t fit because the plastic clips/bracket in the back isn’t the same as the original. Attaching photos.


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I was able to take out acrylic part but still it doesn’t fit.
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Originally Posted by shadowx055
I was able to take out acrylic part but still it doesn’t fit.
this button has a light hole on top, its made for older vehicles. I didn’t post the link because I don’t know if sales links are allowed, sorry. The right name of the item is in the screenshot. Should say without the light hole.
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Here is the link for the item that I installed. Lanyun engine start stop push button Replacement for Tacoma corolla tundra camry 4runner highlander prius fj cruiser rav4 avalon accessories smart start button without light hole crystal blue https://a.co/d/6795JPc


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