Removing 1996 Ls400 Instrument Cluster

[billydpowell]

Can anyone advise on how to remove a 1996 LS400 instrument cluster?

I have removed my old 94 model, in the past, but this 96 is different.

I have removed the lower cover and located the two lower screws,

but dont have a clue on how to loosen the top of the cluster.

sure could use some guidance......

In an attempt to turn the light off, I have tried the following:

FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SKID

CONTROL (VSC) SYSTEM

NOTICE:

In case of having disconnected the battery terminal cable

or ECU harness connectors and replaced the yaw rate sensor

or ECU, must perform the zero point calibration of the

yaw rate sensor.

(a) Obtain the zero point calibration for the yaw rate sensor.

After the installation of the ECU or yaw rate sensor and

connection of the battery terminal cable, shift the shift lever

to the P position and then turn the ignition switch ON,

keep the vehicle stationary condition for 15 sec. or more.

HINT:

At this interval of 15 sec. the ”CHECK VSC” is displayed and the

VSC OFF indicator comes ON. (However the ”CHECK VSC” is

not displayed at the interval of 5.5 sec. after the ignition switch

ON.)

NOTICE:

When using a 2–wheel drum tester such as a speedometer

tester or chassis dynamometer, etc., or jacking up the rear

wheels and driving the wheels, always push in the VSC

OFF switch to turn the TRAC & VSC system OFF.

(B) Notice for using 2–wheel drum tester.

(1) Press the VSC OFF switch.

(2) Check that the VSC OFF indicator light comes on.

HINT:

The VSC OFF indicator light should be always OFF when the

engine is restarted.

(3) Begin measurements.

(4) Press the VSC OFF switch again to change the

TRAC & VSC system to operational condition and

check that the VSC OFF indicator light goes off.

HINT:

The SLIP indicator light blinks and the VSC buzzer sounds

when the TRAC & VSC system is operational.

so I will try to remove the bulb.

[billydpowell]

I just found this, will give it a try when it warms up (it is 35 now)

this is for a 98-2000 model, could it be the same for 95-97??

any one know??

[curiousB]

Billy,

It might turn out not to be a bulb in a socket. A lot of these lights have moved over to LEDs which are soldered directly on the circuit board. Maybe a 1996 was still a bulb but just a heads up before you do a ton of work pulling the dash.

I had a similar problem with my AFS system. My rear axle height sensor failed and the flashing AFS light on the dash drove me crazy.

[billydpowell]

Billy,

It might turn out not to be a bulb in a socket. A lot of these lights have moved over to LEDs which are soldered directly on the circuit board. Maybe a 1996 was still a bulb but just a heads up before you do a ton of work pulling the dash.

I had a similar problem with my AFS system. My rear axle height sensor failed and the flashing AFS light on the dash drove me crazy.

according to dcfish & SKperformance the es300 IS a bulb, LS400??

I found this for 96 LS400:

Instrument-general

194

194ST SilverStar: The brighter, whiter signal light. Up to 30% brighter light, up to 20% whiter light and up to 10% farther and wider.

194LL SYLVANIA Long Life miniature bulbs perform twice as long as any standard miniature bulb. Designed for durability, lower maintenance and greater safety.