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I'm not a fan of the green button illumination in my new car so thought I'd do something about it, and try to match the instrument cluster colours. I searched the web to see if somebody had already made a list of what was needed, but the best I could find was a link to a shop in the US which was charging $900 for them to carry out the work :o I wanted to change the main dash buttons around the displays, the radio, window switch controls, steering wheel controls etc. I ended up taking the dash apart, working out what was needed and then having to take it all apart again to actually do the job once the LEDs arrived, so to save anybody else that wants to do this the same trouble, I thought I'd post up a list of what is required! I went for a white and blue mix, just like the speedo/instruments. Excuse the poor quality photo, and this was before I'd finished doing the engine start/stop button: The mod probably takes 3-5 hours plus maybe an hour to disassemble/reassemble the dash and trim parts. You'll need a steady hand, a decent soldering iron (ideally temperature controlled to avoid killing the SMD LEDs) and normal soldering kit. Probably not ideal for someone with no soldering experience here is an idea of how small the LEDs are: http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f283/3lement4E/LED_Headz/SMD-LEDs.jpg Oh and don't forget to disconnect the battery! Especially important when removing the steering wheel controls.... LEDs required I'd recommend using named quality LEDs like kingbright or liteon from somewhere reputable like RS rather than cheap no-name rubbish from eBay. Main dash controls/display panel (non navigation) Illumination (button text): 32x 1206 LEDs Indication lights (little light above button text): 9x 1206 LEDs Security light: 1x 1206 LED Airbag enabled light: 3x 1206 LEDs for each state (on/off, so 6 in total) Passenger seatbelt light: 1x 1206 LED (I didn't change this from red) Stereo Buttons: 2x 0603 LEDs each (10 buttons total = 20 LEDs) 2x rotary knobs: 8x 0603 LEDs each Loading/ready indicators: 2x 0603 LEDs of each colour (4 in total). One colour flashes when preparing to load, one colour shows when you can insert a disc. Steering wheel controls (will depend on your model, below is for non navigation/bluetooth) Left side: 5x PLCC-2 LEDs Right side: 2x PLCC-2 LEDs Window controls Driver side: 1x 1206 LED for each window button (4 total) and 1x 1206 LED for door lock button Passenger side: 1x 1206 LED for window button and 1x 1206 LED for door lock button Others Cigarette lighter is a 'push fit' type bulb, so needs replacing with an 3/5mm LED and resistor. Engine start button is a 3mm LED Traction control, boot & fuel filler release buttons are twist-fit bulbs. 3/5mm LED and resistor required. Heater vent wheels use a 3mm LED. It is a bit of a pain to coax out.

Try a breakers? There are plenty of 220d's and 250's being broken on eBay. You should be able to get the cupholder for a fraction of that price. Fitting is a very very easy 2 minute job, I wouldn't pay for it to be fitted!

Hi all My 2008 220d has started making a whistle/whine type noise from the engine which matches the engine speed (not the road speed or anything else). It is not audible with the windows up but with them open it is fairly loud and definitely not the normal turbo sound. Any ideas what this could be? I've not owned the car long, and it has only recently started. No error lights on dash or performance loss, just an annoying (and slightly worrying) noise! 42k on the clock if that makes any difference... I've had a listen under the bonnet but can't pinpoint where it is coming from - too hard to hear anything really with the diesel engine running!! Appreciate any help/advice or pointers on where to start looking Thanks, Lee

Attached is the Lexus USA service bulletin on how to 'officially' fix this, hope this helps! L-SB-0044-08.pdf

Hehe, thanks for all the warm welcomes, will be sure to post up some pictures as soon as it stops raining and I can give the car a good wash & polish! Quite dissapointed with the whole wheel situation, Lexus obviously know this is a known problem so the warranty should really be extended.......

Just thought I'd say hi, I've been reading the forums for quite a while but have only recently registered as I bought a 2002 IS200 SE on monday :D Very useful site, have picked up loads of useful information through hours and hours of reading :) Will definately have to become a gold member soon! Ah yes the car, as said a 2002 IS200 SE, in granite sky, 38k miles, FLSH in absolute mint unmarked condition except for the usual alloy corrosion which I will have put right soon. Previous car was a Vectra SRI, and the difference in quality/handling/refinement/everything is phenominal :D

D'oh! I'll get my coat :) Thanks guys

Does anybody happen to have the part number to hand? (I am searching the forums too, but it returns hundreds of threads :) )