Devor

iTrader: (1)

Will this work on a 93 5 speed sc300? My needles are all blacked out =(

spoolxexo

iTrader: (4)

That is a good question. I also have an SC with black needles.

It seems that most Japanese Manufacturers use "Parts bin engineering".

So the electrical components inside the clusters must be the same?

Lexucan

I don't own a 1st generation SC but I do know they used the same technology for the needle illumination as did the '92-'96 ES300. So, although the physical size of the needles on the SC are bit shorter than those of the ES, the DIY fix will work just as well. I happen to have a set of four already modified SC needles. They are now sporting red LED tips like my ES needles. If anyone is interested in obtaining the set, send me a PM.

Sleeper6

Thank you so much for Posting this! I was just about to shell out about $500 for a new dash cluster. I will post results!

m1k3yg

My guess is this also works for 93-97 gs300? Cuz needles are the same, but I might give that EL wire a shot (electronics teacher is always down for challenges and I have full access to the lab, not to mention parts and such)

ellothedj

big ups to the clean install. i really like the red tip better then the whole needle lit up. great instructional post

Lexucan

Thanks....Glad it worked for you.

hoosier58

Hey Lexucan --- I just read your entire thread. Great DIY, write up, and patience responding to questions. My hat's off to you, and I plan to try it on 94 SC needles in the car I bought my daughter. Thanks!

HaroldV

I recently got a 1992 sc400 (about 4 months ago) and have been fixing this and that. I purchased a used instrument cluster, what a mistake that was. I was looking into sending the needles off to lextech lighting guys. There gages look good, but I am big fan of fixing my own stuff. I bought all the parts for the needles for under $10 with shipping from digikey and bought the leds to do the back light as well. It does not look as good as some of the photos from lextech guys but I love that did it and I LOVE THE SINGLE LED at the tip. Thanks for a great guide. Love my sc400.

mattjtf2

hi i recently saw your thread and re did me burnt out needles now i was wondering if you could help me now they wont move there not stuck or anything there is free movement any guess?

LEXUSver

Will this work for '92 SC300?

Lexucan

Yes, it should work for the 1Gen SC.

Lexucan

Looks awesome. You did a great job!

Lexucan

Sent you a PM

ikant

I did this last summer, and learned much from this DIY [Thank you Lexucan!!]. Funniest part of my experience; my mechanic highly suggested AGAINST doing this--"LEDs run hotter and use more energy..." After I completed it, he came by a couple weeks later to check something and IMMEDIATELY noticed the cluster...and exclaimed, "DAAAAYUM!! Did you replace the whole cluster?? How much did it cost??!! DAYUM!!...that looks sooo much better!!" I just soaked it all up especially when I told him I did it all myself.