Scuff Plate Removal
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From: Kansas
Originally Posted by sickntired
jlin101: But do the ones from Carson's Toyota also light up the rear scuff plates? If not, what's the point of getting them? If they do light up the rear scuff plates, then how do you connect them? I suspect there wouldn't be a plug for the lights like there are in the front.
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Originally Posted by pinoychris
Actually, you don't really have to use screwdrivers to take them out. I took mine out with my hands. I just found places near the ends and then they I pulled them out pretty easily.
Im curious because I am getting an IS350 w/ Sport, NAV, ML, PA, HW and I would like to switch the scuff plates out for ones the illuminated ones...
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Very helpful info... I'm glad I didn't order the expensive premium package because I should be able to get a lot of the features ad-hoc.
It's interesting that the back plates don't illuminate because they do on my RX.
It's interesting that the back plates don't illuminate because they do on my RX.
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From: Kansas
Originally Posted by OUMalibu
Very helpful info... I'm glad I didn't order the expensive premium package because I should be able to get a lot of the features ad-hoc.
It's interesting that the back plates don't illuminate because they do on my RX.
It's interesting that the back plates don't illuminate because they do on my RX.
Last edited by jlin101; Dec 30, 2005 at 06:39 PM.
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Originally Posted by NotFatBoy
So a car that is equipped with the sport package has the ability to light up the scuff plates, but you just need the proper plates? Do you have to plug in the switch or connect something in order for the scuff plates to light up?
Im curious because I am getting an IS350 w/ Sport, NAV, ML, PA, HW and I would like to switch the scuff plates out for ones the illuminated ones...
Im curious because I am getting an IS350 w/ Sport, NAV, ML, PA, HW and I would like to switch the scuff plates out for ones the illuminated ones...
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From: International
very informative thread! 
did you unplug the battery (-) when you install this?
or are you supposed to?
Im just worry about IS security system.
another question, does anyone have the part # for front one?
TAKA
did you unplug the battery (-) when you install this?
or are you supposed to?
Im just worry about IS security system.
another question, does anyone have the part # for front one?
TAKA
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From: Kansas
Originally Posted by Taka
very informative thread!
did you unplug the battery (-) when you install this?
or are you supposed to?
Im just worry about IS security system.
another question, does anyone have the part # for front one?
TAKA
did you unplug the battery (-) when you install this?
or are you supposed to?
Im just worry about IS security system.
another question, does anyone have the part # for front one?
TAKA
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From: NJ
Originally Posted by jlin101
this is no different than changing a light bulb; there's no need to disconnect the battery--just do it with the ignition off.
I'd make sure the dome light was switched off before connecting the scuff plates.
The lighted sils from Carson are you paying for just the lighted aluminum piece or the entire sill (plastic and aluminum) ??
Kensteele, can you measure the fron and rear aluminum sill plate (length & width)?
Thanks,
Ron G.
Kensteele, can you measure the fron and rear aluminum sill plate (length & width)?
Thanks,
Ron G.
Last edited by GILLEXUS; Dec 31, 2005 at 08:15 PM.
Another thing that is different from the RX330 illuminated scuff plates is how it seems on the IS the scuff plates can be turned off with the dome light. On the RX, even if you turn off all the dome light switches (Front and rear) the scuff plates will still illuminate when you open the door or disarm the security system.
Originally Posted by kensteele
The front plate is 18.25" x 1.125"
The rear plate is 7.75" x 1.125"
approximately.
The rear plate is 7.75" x 1.125"
approximately.
I don't have an IS250/350 but I was thinknig of a way that you 2nd Gen guys could make a lighted rear sill plate from a front one.. If the lighted lettering section is about 6.75" or less I think it is possible.
from your pic can you send me measure ment A,b and C? thanks.