imAC

I noticed there was a DIY thread about how to do it with 96 and under ES300 but not any years above that.

I have a 1997 Lexus es300 and I am wanting to replace the instrument bulbs with LED's....what size will I need ? I have looked online and it says the instrument cluster bulbs are 194 bulbs...but the bulbs in mine look extremely small compared to regular 194 bulbs (hmm...maybe I am tripping).

Anyways, has anyone ever done this ? and if so, what size bulbs ? any important information I should know about before trying this ?

Thanks !

speedkar9

The back-lighting behind the gauges can't be changed, as it's electroluminescent.

For the small indicator bulbs, you'll need #70 LED bulbs. Get the single front firing SMD LED one, as the multi-directional ones are useless.



Here's the procedure on changing them:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gn5dFEKqbM