Ls400 93 Speedo Issue

[Phonophobia]

Hey peeps,

this is my first post as i picked up my black ls400 this morning!!!!

iam aware from reading a few posts about problems which sometimes arise but the speedo needle is really dim on the end which i need most so its quite hard to see how fast iam going.

Iam not technical enough to whip out the unit and solder stuff so just wondering what sort of cost is involved in getting is sorted.

many thanks

Ps iam based in Rainham, Kent

Thanks again

Mark

[davepruce]

Another one in NW kent ehh - second today! - Welcome to the club!!

Search for Chris Vince on this board - he will be able to help

Cheers

Dave

[MacRS200]

Welcome to LOC :D

[steve2006]

Hey peeps,

this is my first post as i picked up my black ls400 this morning!!!!

iam aware from reading a few posts about problems which sometimes arise but the speedo needle is really dim on the end which i need most so its quite hard to see how fast iam going.

Iam not technical enough to whip out the unit and solder stuff so just wondering what sort of cost is involved in getting is sorted.

many thanks

Ps iam based in Rainham, Kent

Thanks again

Mark

Hello and welcome to the world of Lexus ownership and this forum,

I hope you allowed for this in the price you paid as it's a common problem along with the clock/ac lcd

If you look on eBay you will find a company offering repairs for £249.99.( but you still have to remove the dash and send it away!)

Lexus dealer is the simplest but most expensive option

But I think Chris Vince is the forum guru on these matters.

Cheers,

Steve

Another one in NW kent ehh - second today! - Welcome to the club!!

Search for Chris Vince on this board - he will be able to help

Cheers

Dave

Three replies in 5 minutes are we all off work today?

[andy haw]

Hey peeps,

this is my first post as i picked up my black ls400 this morning!!!!

iam aware from reading a few posts about problems which sometimes arise but the speedo needle is really dim on the end which i need most so its quite hard to see how fast iam going.

Iam not technical enough to whip out the unit and solder stuff so just wondering what sort of cost is involved in getting is sorted.

many thanks

Ps iam based in Rainham, Kent

Thanks again

Mark

Hello and welcome to the world of Lexus ownership and this forum,

I hope you allowed for this in the price you paid as it's a common problem along with the clock/ac lcd

If you look on eBay you will find a company offering repairs for £249.99.( but you still have to remove the dash and send it away!)

Lexus dealer is the simplest but most expensive option

But I think Chris Vince is the forum guru on these matters.

Cheers,

Steve

Another one in NW kent ehh - second today! - Welcome to the club!!

Search for Chris Vince on this board - he will be able to help

Cheers

Dave

Three replies in 5 minutes are we all off work today?

As far as I am aware Chris only does the climate control/clock display.

You could try these. Item number: 4630468888 on eBay.

[maneesh]

Mark,

Jim in the USA may help you out for FREE!

See this thread..

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=878

Why not email him and see if he can still help out! I think Jim knows exactly what capacitor to fix on the PCB behind the dash.

[Phonophobia]

Hey,

Thanks for the replys, i diddnt know it would be that much, but i did get a good deal, 1993 ls 400 full service history, lexus stamped every year everything works and its immaculate, the only faults ive found are the speedo needle being really dim on one end and the stereo makes weird noises sometimes (stereo is no probs).

ill investigate further and let you know what happens.

ps i paid £2800 for the car!

bargain i thought

Mark

[Milkshaken]

Hey,

Thanks for the replys, i diddnt know it would be that much, but i did get a good deal, 1993 ls 400 full service history, lexus stamped every year everything works and its immaculate, the only faults ive found are the speedo needle being really dim on one end and the stereo makes weird noises sometimes (stereo is no probs).

ill investigate further and let you know what happens.

ps i paid £2800 for the car!

bargain i thought

Mark

O ***** it was cheap..... my LS400- 93 cost when I buying it 65,000 Swedish Krones. almost £5,800 3years ago

Now I think I can get the same price when I,m sale it....

Velcom to LOC

[joned]

Hey,

Thanks for the replys, i diddnt know it would be that much, but i did get a good deal, 1993 ls 400 full service history, lexus stamped every year everything works and its immaculate, the only faults ive found are the speedo needle being really dim on one end and the stereo makes weird noises sometimes (stereo is no probs).

ill investigate further and let you know what happens.

ps i paid £2800 for the car!

bargain i thought

Mark

O ***** it was cheap..... my LS400- 93 cost when I buying it 65,000 Swedish Krones. almost £5,800 3years ago

Now I think I can get the same price when I,m sale it....

Velcom to LOC

I was quoted £145 for a blacked out speedo needle replacement from Lexus for a 95 model