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Old 07-02-12, 07:05 AM
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Hi guys I'm in need of some help. My odometer doesn't show up anymore, also the speed odometer doesn't move as well. Other than that the gauge cluster works fine. So I was wondering if the gauge is broken and / or is it the speed sensor?

Second, my interior is in decent shape but the two front seats are beat to death. I found this cover on ebay. I was wondering if anyone has used them before? Does it fit good and hows the quality? Is it hard to install?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lexus-SC300-...144a04&vxp=mtr

Thanks guys, I really do appreciate the help.
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Old 07-03-12, 01:04 PM
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325 for covers ?? i think yu should wait and but good seaets possibly
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Those seat covers are great. I got a full set of synthetic ones. They are very comfortable and nobody can tell they are not real leather. From the same seller too.

You need to remove your original seat material before installing these, I have a full write up on how to install them as well as before/after pictures on Soarer Central.

http://soarercentral.com/sc-forum/me...tml?1331608246
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I hooked up my car and it said the speed sensor was out.

Originally Posted by aldmo87
Those seat covers are great. I got a full set of synthetic ones. They are very comfortable and nobody can tell they are not real leather. From the same seller too.

You need to remove your original seat material before installing these, I have a full write up on how to install them as well as before/after pictures on Soarer Central.

http://soarercentral.com/sc-forum/me...tml?1331608246
Thanks for the feedback
Old 07-07-12, 05:26 PM
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It looks kinda like mine, but I got black ones to replace the torn ones :P
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Any write up on changing that sensor?
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Or part#'s for it ?
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Originally Posted by ASTERiSK
It looks kinda like mine, but I got black ones to replace the torn ones :P
Did you buy yours over eBay as well? How its the fit and quality?

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Any write up on changing that sensor?
Good question, anyone?

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Or part#'s for it ?
I don't know the part number but the code the came up was P0500
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Cool I was looking at those seat covers as well since my seats are ripped n they are only getting bigger by the day.
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I actually dnt have a check engine light on. Theres many speed sensors on ebay but i dnt no what it looks like so i dont want to pull out the wrong sensor. If i had a part # id look up a picture to be able to do it but i dont.
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Originally Posted by jjpark712
Cool I was looking at those seat covers as well since my seats are ripped n they are only getting bigger by the day.
Someone told me today that they are half bad. The covers can be a bit lose in some areas, but for $325 its pretty damn close.

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I actually dnt have a check engine light on. Theres many speed sensors on ebay but i dnt no what it looks like so i dont want to pull out the wrong sensor. If i had a part # id look up a picture to be able to do it but i dont.
I'm in the same boat as you. I don't wanna buy the wrong senor and I don't wanna take her in where they change me an arm and a leg.

If someone is reading this please help. Thanks
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Im part of rx7club and anything is found so easily but cl is droppin the ball. Cant find anything.
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Originally Posted by jjpark712
Cool I was looking at those seat covers as well since my seats are ripped n they are only getting bigger by the day.
I just found these today. It has both the front and rear seat covers and for the same price as the other listing. I looked at the sellers feedback and the people that brought the SC seat covers seem happy.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lexus-SC300-...#ht_1461wt_648

Originally Posted by soarerdd
Im part of rx7club and anything is found so easily but cl is droppin the ball. Cant find anything.
Lol I know the feeling.

Can anyone help with the P0500 code? Thanks
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