dusLS400

I also own a Lexus with an integrated phone. I was also told that I couldn't upgrade it; but would have to replace it. I don't want to incur that expense. I have seen an LX470 that had a two-piece center console. The very top piece (with its own latch) opens and houses the phone. In addition, there was another latch that opened the entire top (including the piece that housed the phone) to access the console storage. I've been trying to find out if there is a two-piece console that would fit a 1994 Lexus LS400....that way I could hide the phone. If anyone is aware of a part and a part number, could you share that........I would take any advice or direction. Thanks, TRYING-TO-HIDE-A-BULKY-PHONE

I am new to the site and I am experiencing the same problem. I bought my '94 LS400 in May of 2001 with 36,000 miles. No problems until October 2002...when my dash kept taking longer and longer to light up (and getting worse). I live in Wisconsin, so based on what I have researched so far, I am blaming the problem on the cold and a defective circuit board (If your cluster is totally dark with the exception of the shifter position and headlight-on lights, your "power source unit" circuit board is shot. The part number is 83247-5A050-RP). I just wanted to let you know that I have registered this defect with NHTSA (and I am not the first....and I hope I'm not the last). The rep I spoke to told me that if there is a trend and the defect is severe enough, NHTSA will try to initiate a recall. That is where we come in. Call 1-888-327-4236 and let's get this defect documented. I was also told that I could petition a recall. Just send a letter to: US Dept of Transportation NHTSA Att: Office of Defects Investigation - John White 400 7th Street SW Room #5319 Washington DC, 20590 In the letter, document your experience, the dangers of this, include the defect ID from your complaint to the NHTSA (if you can), etc. I like my LS400 (it drives like a dream), but this is unacceptable to me and I don't feel it is fair, because I live in the northern region of the US instead of a warmer region, to have to give up an 'arm' or 'leg' to get it fixed when it is obviously a design defect. Thanks for letting me vent, Driving in the dark in Wisconsin