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Old 04-18-06, 12:28 AM
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Just received my tails in the mail from Carson Toyota! I hope to get an LED bulb soon for the turn signals then I'll install them both at the same time.

Does anyone know for sure if the turn signal flasher hyperblinks on an SC430 and/or the bulb out indicator illuminates when an LED turn signal bulb is used?

I could also use some help in selecting a bulb, so far this is one of the best looking ones I've come across. It's got a ton of LEDs so with any luck, the light output might actually be brighter too. autolumination.com. Anyone have any experience with these?

Old 04-18-06, 02:11 AM
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i am pretty sure it will bling fast, that's the case for most other lexus models, i don't see why it would be exception for the sc430

not sure about the warning light on the dash though, i don't want to go through the headache
Old 04-23-06, 07:12 PM
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Just did this mod for a friend today, thanks for the great instructions

Makes a huge difference on a black SC
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did the LED turn signal bulb work ok?

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Old 05-09-06, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by JJRHO
did the LED turn signal bulb work ok?

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Not really, I tried using a bulb similar to the ones I pictured, but they wouldn't fit into the turn signal bulb opening. I haven't had the time lately to install the tails and bulbs yet, but I will try it soon with another LED bulb. I'll let you know if it works.

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Default LED bulb fitting

yeah, i've tried those LED bulbs too but it won't fit/go thru the current opening, although the bulbs were IDed as same type...
we need to find a amber LED bulb that has a profile allowing it to go thru the OEM bulb fitting....

maybe a modified row of amber LEDs would look better in there...

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Old 05-19-06, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by JJRHO
yeah, i've tried those LED bulbs too but it won't fit/go thru the current opening, although the bulbs were IDed as same type...
we need to find a amber LED bulb that has a profile allowing it to go thru the OEM bulb fitting....

maybe a modified row of amber LEDs would look better in there...

jim R
There's hope on the horizon. I contacted a LED supplier and they plan on making a 7440 style LED bulb in a month or two. They'll be using super bright LEDs that will draw about 3W of power, making them as bright or maybe even brighter than the factory incandescent bulb.

I'll let you know if I get good results from these. Thus far, the only bright LEDs I've found are made by Luxeon and these are available only for 1156/1157 applications right now. If nothing else works, I'll probably end up making my own LED bulbs.
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Hi everyone i am new here i was hope u guys can help me with one question i been reading through the post and i still not sure that i understood it right - i have SC430 and i wanted to change tailights to new 2007-2008 model tilightsand in dillership they told me hew lenses cost me $250 each but they are not sure that it would fit my car - can u please guive me some hint will it fit or not and do i have to get anything else? Thank u for your time.
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Helloooooo! You have posted this three times now. Please see my lengthy answer on the other post. No need to post the same question on three different threads. This forum is very fast to respond, trust me. Unless we don't know...

Here are all the parts you will need.

http://www.sewellpartsonline.com/***...l=219&year=168
Old 10-30-09, 07:48 PM
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This is the master thread of the 06 taillight conversion.
All the info you need to know is here if you really read through it.

Pearlpower is the first one in the world who has found the complete solution.
Old 11-05-09, 04:46 AM
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Default Still Have the pictures? (install of 06+ LED tail lights)

Hey there...This is a great thread, even if it's a few years old. Does anyone still have the pictures, by chance? They have dropped off the thread. Most of it's self explanatory, but the "trim" that needs to come off, in order to take out the old, and put in the new "wire harness" could use some pictures. Those are the only ones i need. I ordered everything today, and am supposed to get it next week. Just going through the install, and doing some prep work, but ran into a snag, as i'm not sure what "carpet trim piece" to remove, to get to the harnes...Any help would be greatly appreciated...Thanks!
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Does anyone else think the pictures in this thread should be restored? This is a very popular thread with 15,270 views
Old 12-25-10, 12:33 PM
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I still have them, I will put them up on Flicker. The original server was hacked.
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Originally Posted by Pearlpower
I still have them, I will put them up on Flicker. The original server was hacked.

Thanks Pearlpower, but I was actually hoping to see pictures from page 9.
Old 12-25-10, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by cyberlexus
Thanks Pearlpower, but I was actually hoping to see pictures from page 9.
I only show 6 pages on my end. Mine were the original install and then down a bit-the ECU install pics. All up now. Am I missing something?


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