Lexus IS250 IS350 Speedometer Tachometer Needle Repair Part 1| New Cluster Mileage Correction

Lexus IS250 IS350 Speedometer Tachometer Needle Repair Part 1| New Cluster Mileage Correction

We disassembly a Lexus 2IS cluster to do the LEDs and needles.
I got a replacement gauge cluster from a 2008 Lexus IS250 but the mileage different. I cloned the mileage and odometer EEPROM from my original 2007 cluster to the new cluster using a $10 EEPROM Programmer.

I will be changing the backlight LED in this cluster and also redoing the needles in the next video.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this video is not how odometers are rolled back for criminal purposes. This video is for informational and educational purposes only. Misrepresenting mileage upon the resale of a vehicle without full disclosure is illegal. Reprogramming your own car’s odometer or correcting a replacement unit is not illegal.

CH341A Programmer – https://amzn.to/3q29mMs (eBay – http://ebay.us/4ivrwE)
PCB Header Pins – https://amzn.to/2YXjVET
Wire Wrapping 30AWG – https://amzn.to/2LCjaOq
Pry Tools – https://amzn.to/3aKjC5L
If you can’t program it, try desoldering the SMD chip using an air soldering iron. https://amzn.to/3rGNgzL

LEDs:
Needle – #1206 Blue Right Angle: http://ebay.to/2PzELIL
Backlight – Blue #PLCC-2 (1210 3528): http://ebay.to/2OyFeKO
International LED PLCC-2 Options: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AFDD2M
International LED 1206 Options: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9ghaHA

If you need a replacement gauge lens for the scratched up one, they are like $30 from online dealers.
P/N: 83852-53730

Resources:
2002 IS300 Video: https://youtu.be/RqOM-4MLGhY
DrShock – https://youtu.be/hPKckby54uA
speedkar99 – https://youtu.be/8wygJwWnFm4
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0:00 Intro
0:42 Trim & Cluster Removal
3:25 Original vs. Replacement Cluster
4:15 Cluster Cover Removal
5:00 EEPROM Cloning Cluster Data
8:20 Testing Cloned Cluster
9:40 Needle Removal
13:40 LED Circuit Board Removal

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OCTOBER GAMING says:

Do you have a link for the usb cords you used to connect the dash to your computer?

Seriously Serious says:

You're the best! I just reprogrammed a new cluster with my actual mileage to get rid of my burnt out needles. Total cost was around $80 including the spare cluster. Thank you!

alldave says:

mine started going out (led needle), not gonna fix it… not worth all that work .

AliMYB Playz says:

a little bit of an oddball question but if I swap a canadian cluster (km) into a US car. (miles) will the odometer increase in km or will it still keep going up in miles as if its a US car?

豪豪 says:

Do you know where the toyota lexus is250 meter computer board is?

John Ruiz says:

Where’s the part2

John Roberts says:

Hey bro, I want to power my cluster on the bench with a 12v power supply. Can you tell me which pin numbers I need to connect to on the cluster? Thank you.

Blackntanxguy says:

Do you know how to replace the turn signal for the valenti euro winker 3 blinks. I don’t know how to get to the OEM blinker module.

Wayne Dwayne says:

Can a isf 2012 cluster be replaces with the older 2008/9 cluster? Because the analog feul and so are way cooler

Sammy Gonz says:

Hi , are you in NY I have is 350 I would Lov to frozen the ODO?

Quantum Entangle says:

Just when I thought it was just as simple as replacing the led… but nooo… there's computers software envolve..oh well guess I'll have to pay 150$ to get it fix.

Brandon C says:

I have the flicker issue on my tach needle. Is the issue in the needles themselves or an LED on the circuit board?

Steven Chau says:

the original mileage should be stored in car's ecu. Do you really need to reprogram the cluster ?

kilerkrzysiek says:

where to connect the power supply to start the odometer without putting it in the car?

Mike Noteboom says:

Can I just switch out the tach and speedo Needles. From a good cluster. Mine the needles don't light up

Johnno Bravo says:

Update ** thanks heaps man all done and dusted. Perfect explanation and help and with the Sports Luxury Auto column I just left the car turned while I did it 🙂

Also I can't find my Fuse board inside my car under drivers side or passengers lol

Johnno Bravo says:

You reckon I can remove it disconnect it while it's still turned on ?

Johnno Bravo says:

How do you leave steering wheel all the way out when off ?

adkodiyan says:

Does the chip need 3.3v or 5v? Should we mod the programmer like in the is300 vid?

Star 3 says:

Found a future project! Thanks like I didn’t have enough on my plate

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