1gs430

Hi. I bought a used gs430. The emblem on the steering wheel has the chrome rubbed off. All the emblems kits I found for sale don't appear to include this one. I saw a post that said the engine? emblem from an SC is about the same size as the steering wheel emblem. Is this correct? Where can I find the right size emblem for the steering wheel? Thanks.

rominl

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umm the emblem is attached to the air bag, i am not sure if you can actually replace this?!

do you still have warranty?

chicagoblknazn

you will have to change out the entire airbag.

chuckb

The emblems not just glued on there?

chicagoblknazn

I was told by the guy at Lexus that the whole thing needs to be replaced. Forgot what price he quoted but I think it was an outrageous $900, but don't get me to lieing.

rominl

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if you want the whole airbag yeah, close to 1k is what it will take. that's an airbag, it's always expensive

rominl

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umm.... it might be glued on, but personally i wouldn't mess with the airbag itself

1gs430

Thanks for the info. It looked like a simple glued on emblem but apparently that's not the case. The previous owner must of been a nervous driver because it looks like they continuously rubbed their thumb across the emblem and it's down to the white plastic. It's really just an eyesore.

rominl

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or maybe he/she used the horn a lot? must have a lot of nails to play around

i was just thinking, since it's like this already, maybe you can just get some paint and paint it silver or something

mikeyboy

Did you buy the car from New York, they honk alot ?

CleanSC

Buy a used one with good chrome and resell yours. You'll take somewhat of a hit but some bodyshop should buy it if they really need it.

I bought mine used for my SC and the chrome was just fine.