JoeBazz

Had ECM rebuilt.Fixed all my problems.I used roadrunner4444 on ebay.Shipped it to him on Saturday had it back Thursday.Car good as new.

I have a 93 Sc300 with 134k.Last October I had the o/d light flashing.I flushed the fluid,then changed the filter screen,and all 3 shift solenoids.I test drove it and o/d worked again with no flashing light.I put the car away for the winter and when I took it out in May the flashing o/d light was back.I jumped out E1&TE1 and it showed code 42,a bad #1 speed sensor.I had the sensor changed and took off neg. cable and reset ECU.Drove it one day and the light was back.I then borrowed an Innova scan tool and it shorted out the scan tool.I tried jumping E1&TE1 and couldn`t get a code even though the o/d light was flashing.I then tried another scan tool and that too didn`t find any DTC`s.with the light flashing.When you first drive the car after it has been sitting the car will shift into 4th gear o/d once then it goes right back to 3rd then the light flashes.I pull over and check with a scan tool and no DTC.Has anyone heard of this before?

It is most likely the amplifier, They fail due to water damage. It definitely sounds like the amp.did you go to the car wash or have a very bad rain storm? go in the trunk and on the right side under the cd changer if you have one mounted there look down and see or feel if its wet.if it is then its your amp. wait a day or so and see if you get lucky it might work because it use to happen to me when i got lazy and went to the car wash. if you turn on the radio and can here the radio very low then thats the problem. by the way what about the pass. door speaker.

Thanks. here are 2 pics. of the radio installed. its a jvc kwxg500.http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=18419 also i installed boston acustics s45`s in the doors and the back deck. they fit perfect and sound great for 4" .http://electronics.pricegrabber.com/car-speakers/m/19480734/ and the only sub i could find that was 1 ohm and shallow mount was the infinity kappa 102.7w http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/Pr...ProductID=19392

Nobody needs to reply.I figured it out with a little help from my friends.I went to my local stereo shop and I bought a one inch pocket filler and a wiring harness that plugged right into the harness on the car ( PLUG A) and that solved the all the speakers and the amp. now for the sub and the sub amp we just spliced into the wires that were in (PLUG D) and with a little luck and patience we got it to work. This is the link for the wiring http://www.intellexual.net/faq/lexusstereo.swf And this is what the wiring harness looks like(scroll down) http://www.autotoys.com/x/product.php?productid=1334

I have been looking at all the threads about installing a new head unit without changing the factory amp & sub.I cant seem to find a definite answer about losing the sub if I install a new head unit.According to crutchfield,bestbuy,& circuit city they all said I would lose my sub.When I went to my local stereo shop they said they can do it & I wont lose my sub.they want $200.00 to do the install plus the price of the radio I choose. I have done quite a few stereos in my time but never on a Lexus. I no how to take the old one out & I am confident I can make the radio fit.I am going with a double din size. All I need to no is how to wire the radio to the the sub amp. I no somebody here has done this successfully can someone please give me some advice. By the way I have the pioneer system.

Yes those are the right part #`s They will fit your 93 SC. Those are the same ones I got from Carson Toyota. They fit 93,94,95.& 96.

I just replaced the lower control arms with the Toyota parts which I bought from Carson Toyota in Carson California. Each lower arm was $218 and shipping was $40. I understand that they sell a boatload of them for Lexuses. Phone is 888.747.4777. Installation is basic, just mark the alignment settings on the cam adjustments,. or get the car aligned when you are done. Thanks alot for that info John. I`ve been checking a few different Toyota dealers on the web. thats about the average price. I saw a few that will ship them free if you spend over $250. I need all 4 so that will cover the shipping. Just in case you try your local Lexus dealers they all play stupid and say they dont no if they will work.But I did get one guy from Manhattan Lexus that told me on the side that they should fit also. Hey John I ordered my LCA`s from Carson also.They were very helpful.Plus all the other places had to order them & the free shipping had to be under 5lbs.I found a place called http://www.importpartsconnection.com/aboutUs/index.aspx (877) 793-0057. They sell the upper arms for $239 ea with free fedex next day shipping if you plan on changing yours.also don't buy any after market upper arms they all seem to wrong. they measure 11' wide instead of 9 1/2.

I ordered 2 LCA`s from Carson Toyota http://carsontoyota.com/ (1-800-908-6968) as recommended by member john denninger.I have a 93 Sc300. They cost me $215 ea.They said they were from a Supra & they would bolt right up. Ask for Gordon in internet retail sales.He knows his stuff, but off on Monday`s.They will charge about $40 to ship for both. They are very heavy. Also I ordered the upper c/a`s from a place called Mobile Auto Parts (877) 793-0057 http://www.importpartsconnection.com/aboutUs/index.aspx , and ask for Joe. They wanted $239ea & free shipping FedEx next day. I was planning to do the job this weekend but the weather didn`t corporate.The parts look like they will fit.I will give it a try next weekend weather permitting. one more thing don't order the after market upper control arms they all seem to be to big. 11 inches wide instead of 9 1/2.

I just replaced the lower control arms with the Toyota parts which I bought from Carson Toyota in Carson California. Each lower arm was $218 and shipping was $40. I understand that they sell a boatload of them for Lexuses. Phone is 888.747.4777. Installation is basic, just mark the alignment settings on the cam adjustments,. or get the car aligned when you are done. Thanks alot for that info John. I`ve been checking a few different Toyota dealers on the web. thats about the average price. I saw a few that will ship them free if you spend over $250. I need all 4 so that will cover the shipping. Just in case you try your local Lexus dealers they all play stupid and say they dont no if they will work.But I did get one guy from Manhattan Lexus that told me on the side that they should fit also.

I will probably go with the 16x6 rims and the 225/55 16`s. I have to make up my mind on the tires, either the Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position or Yokohama AVS ES100. I only drive the car from may till october. the bridgestone have a much better tread life.

Ok guys I no this has been asked before but before I spend big bucks I want to be sure. I am about to change my front upper & lower control arms.( 93 SC300) I no the part# for the upper arms are the same for the SC & 86-96 Supra (Dorman part#`s 520443 & 520444) from Advanced Auto Parts, but they don't list a part # on the lower arms for Lexus, but they do for the Supra.( Beck/Arnley part#`s 1014929 & 1014930) I need to no for sure if these arms will fit from the Supra on my SC.Has anyone installed them yet? I tried several other web sites to try and compare part#`s but they didn`t have the same brand for the Supra and SC. Advanced Auto wants $268ea for the lower & $207ea for the upper. while a few other sites wanted $304ea for the upper & $667ea for the lower (OEM). They also had different brands for the Supra & SC. If someone can help me with this I would really appreciate it....THANKS.

Thanks for the info. You should try not getting so upset. I was reading a few different`t threads and I wanted to double check thats all. The short answer would have been fine.I just wanted to be sure before I spend $1000 on tires and rims from The Tire Rack and have to pay to ship them back. I`ll probably stick with the 15" because it will save me $150 -$200.

I wanted to no if I went from 15" to 16" tires and rims on my 93 SC300 (all original & stock),would I need to modify anything on the suspension or anywhere else?The new tire size would be 225/55-16.Thats the size I was told would best fit.

You need to remove the 2 screws that hold white LCD plastic holder. Remove all solder at bulbs joint. Slightly bent the LCD to expose the bulbs under the plastic holder. Install new bulbs. Solder the joint. Put everthing back and you are done. You can contact me if you are still have questions. Do you have any pictures of this white plastic holder ? I had the console apart and got to the unit but couldn't see how to remove the face plate (if there is one) I hate to go to the dealer and pay huge dollars to replace a few bulbs. I cant believe that they made it so hard to replace a few bulbs. You can send it out if you can wait about a week or so to one of these 2 places. http://www.lextech.org/ http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus-Clima...tem130194326186 I have used both places & they both do good work. There turn around time is fast also. The guy from eBay will work with you on the price if you contact him through his own email address. He will change your LCD screen a replace all the back light bulbs too. The other place (lextech) only does lighting. I have a 1998 SC there is nothing listed for the 1998 SC. Did they do something different for the 1998 models ? I don`t no for sure if yours is different than those listed.That would be on the LCD.The bulbs are not a problem. You should just e-mail the guy and see what he says. If it can be done he`s the guy.