idledrive Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 My 1995 SC 400 panel lights have blown (not all but some). From my understanding, there are 2 power supply sources behind the instrument panel and from my dash panel board not all of the bulbs have blown. However, I need instructions on how to remove the panel dash, replace the bulbs (I believe there are eight) and how to replace the tachometer needle. All other needles are functioning just the tachometer needle is fading. I was quoted between $200 and $395 and was told that it could take up to 2 1/2 hours. This sounds like a ripe off to me. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF3 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Can't provide you with any instructions, but have you searched the forum? I do believe it was discussed in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grnsc40095 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 idledrive, Here are a few links that may be of help. http://clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52447 Speedometer Cluster Removal (these instructions are provided for how to remove, do NOT disassemble the cluster itself.) Explanation: - remove two screws at top of cluster behind small covers. - pull black dimmer panel at bottom of cluster out towards you. It will be hard to pull. Unplug the two harness's. - remove 4 screws around cluster. - unplug 3 harness plugs in back of cluster. http://www.lextech.org/images/clusterremoval1.jpg http://www.lextech.org/images/clusterremoval2.jpg other DIY http://lextech.org/forums/index.php?board=5.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idledrive Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 grnsc40095 thanks for the instructions. While searching around the forum, I came across a similar question and the advice was to hit against the dash and the lights might come back on. I was somewhat reluctant but decided what the heck. Well I did hit against the dash panel and the lights came on. Can't explain this but it did work. Thanks for these instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 grnsc40095 thanks for the instructions. While searching around the forum, I came across a similar question and the advice was to hit against the dash and the lights might come back on. I was somewhat reluctant but decided what the heck. Well I did hit against the dash panel and the lights came on. Can't explain this but it did work. Thanks for these instructions. Hitting the dash worked for me with the climate control. But they are light bulbs, not LEDs, so what happened is the filaments in the "dead" light bulbs re-connected. This will work until you hit another bump. I replaced the lights in my console and it is much better when the lighting doesn't change when I hit a pot-hole (there are plenty in New England). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnfred Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Do you know where I can find out the type of bulb to use for the instruments, I have some that have blown out, any assist is appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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