Lexus IS200/IS300 LED gauge cluster swap!

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This modification transforms the interior! The first gen IS should have come with white LEDs from the factory in my opinion. I hope this video helps you make the swap. Thanks for watching!
Link to LED kit eBay user: www.ebay.co.uk/usr/customdash...
NOTE: If you would like to source your own LEDs, here are the types:
For the gauge cluster: T10 wedge (large) and T5 wedge (medium)
For the clock/temp: Neo wedge T3 (8mm)
For the climate controls: Neo wedge T4 (10mm)
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[@the80386]

They chose the warm orange tone because it's easy on the eyes over long periods and maintains better night vision. It also minimizes eye fatigue that some people experience when looking at narrow-band blue colour LEDs. Another factor causing headaches for some people is cheap low-frequency PWM-based dimming circuits.

[@shizukesajdm]

Yeah I can understand that, but it just looks dull 😃 it depends how much you drive at night and how long for. Ideally it would be nice to have RGB lights on a controller.

[@highmilagelexus6587]

I actually prefer the orange lights, it fits the car style, And fits the era the car was manufactured in.

[@ttoony333]

Kept mine orange because it looks better and doesn't cause eye strain

[@Lotus-S70]

​@ttoony333 do you not have an interior light dimmer?

[@sonicd57]

Agreed on the eye strain . Orange and red are much easier on the eyes, and when you look away from red or Orange your eyes do not have to readjust. It’s the reason they use red lights in the pilot station on boats at night (coast guard, commercial vessels, etc.).

[@MinnieMinroe]

This is literally the best tutorial on youtube, thank you so much for uploading

[@shizukesajdm]

You’re absolutely welcome! 🙏🏻

[@decks_warn_in]

Thank you for this video! Very much appreciated

[@shizukesajdm]

No problem at all!

[@samf7302]

Good to know for those who will get there own lights, the t4s for the climate controls are t4.2, and not t4.7 which i accidentally bought

[@raygangibbs3762]

Definitely doing this, great video !!

[@shizukesajdm]

Thanks man! Good luck, it's pretty straight forward and it looks way better than stock!

[@theunicahijaph]

It stressed me out seeing you using that blade like that 😆 But the white LEDs really do look better! ❤️

[@stevencolombi7903]

Grazie mille davvero veloci nella risposta, grazie.

[@zvonimirsic1952]

Ty sir for this video. Im gonna do the same thing. Looks very nice.

[@shizukesajdm]

You’re welcome!

[@hamz_012]

great vid. subbed

[@stefano3124]

Good video mate. The 1IS is one of my favorite cars. Keep the videos coming!

[@shizukesajdm]

Thank you! It’s a great car, but I’m considering an SC300!

[@stefano3124]

@@shizukesajdm I guess we won't be getting a sticky dash fix video then? SC300 is awesome as well by the way!

[@shizukesajdm]

@@stefano3124 Unfortunately not, England isn’t really hot enough to have to deal with that problem :)

[@stefano3124]

@@shizukesajdm Ahhh yeah you're right.

[@mishimamai3496]

l enjoyed this video💡Great job😁👍

[@shizukesajdm]

どうもありがとう！😋 🚗 🇯🇵 🇬🇧

[@hassankhan384]

I've just done the same mod today on my is200, at moment I've just got the centre console lights, reverse, and number plate ones left, the cluster, ignition ring, sunvisor, back and front dome lights and side lights all done. And they look stunning it makes the car more modren, now I've just need to get some good low beam and main beam and also fog lights LED somthing that lasts long too.

[@shizukesajdm]

Nice! 😃 I like leaving some of them stock. The main dash info (rpm etc.) is all I need really. I’ll have to do the same for my IS300 soon.

[@hassankhan384]

@@shizukesajdm great, thanks for the video it helped me as it was my first time doing this so didn't want to mess anything

[@shizukesajdm]

@@hassankhan384 no worries! Glad you got through it alright 😃

[@gambit_toys6554]

White LEDs look good just dim them if too bright. My white 2008 avalon had white LEDs gauges from the factory

[@hassankhan384]

Oh and for the cluster I've only done the big 3 from orange to white the small ones are still orange but they blend in well with the white, so I'm leaving them like that at moment.

[@wiggywinger]

Another fantastic video bud, now, when can I pop round so you can do mine!!! 😁👍👍

[@shizukesajdm]

That’s why I made this guide, so you can do it too! 😃

[@youcantfoolmeman169]

Hey man thats very helpful , thanks for that video :)

[@shizukesajdm]

You're welcome! :)

[@youcantfoolmeman169]

@@shizukesajdm m8 your link doesn't work anymore :(

[@shizukesajdm]

@@youcantfoolmeman169 bit.ly/3uSXuhM

[@youcantfoolmeman169]

@@shizukesajdm M8 you are selling it or someone else?

[@shizukesajdm]

@@youcantfoolmeman169 Someone else, not me. I just typed in “IS200 led dash” into eBay 👍🏻

[@TheShinyShow]

Going to do this to mine too, when I finally get one. Not been a decent one for sale in Scotland for months, considering going to Northern Ireland for one at this rate.

[@shizukesajdm]

I'm going to sell this one in February since I'm going to make the switch to an IS300 :) IS200s seem to be going up in price! Thanks for watching!

[@TheShinyShow]

@@shizukesajdm You keeping the auto box with the is300? I'd get one but don't want to deal with a manual swap

[@shizukesajdm]

@@TheShinyShow I'll keep it for a while. But, in the end, I'll most likely swap it. I was going to supercharge my IS200 but I've changed my mind :)

[@victorsundblad8173]

Hey! Nice video, do you have the name of the bulbs in the heated seats buttons? My track/snow is burned out I think 😁

[@mdsajidakbar4234]

Excellent video mate! Very helpful! I was just wondering for the ignition light did you use T5?

[@lampat.8830]

same question here

[@cynema410]

have you managed to find out what light it is for the ignition? im hoping to do mine this week

[@rolfeyM8]

Did anyone ever find this out?

[@scottmckenna2214]

Looks well but I definitely prefer the orange 👍

[@shizukesajdm]

Really?! I guess I can see why because it's period correct. But I think it modernizes the car a little.

[@diegoesteve1075]

Great🤩 í just buy a lexus is200 and this is one thing that a large list to do🤣👍

[@shizukesajdm]

Great car! Enjoy it! 😃✌🏻

[@cedric3660]

Thanks for the instructions that's great, I plan to do the same on my IS 200 but I want to leave the radio section original, are there any difficulties in changing those lights also to LEDs?

[@shizukesajdm]

You’re welcome! You said you want to leave them original, so why do you want to know if they’re difficult to change? 😁

[@rush8315]

Hi, I would love to see tutorial of interior led lights install in is200 , and what kind of bulbs you need :)

[@shizukesajdm]

Perhaps in the future :)

[@qualitechmedicallaboratory4706]

Very Helpful... But Where are the link to the type of bulbs used for the radio control panel?

[@shizukesajdm]

www.ebay.co.uk/usr/customdashleds?_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l49544 You’ll have to search for it 👍🏻

[@BoostedHamzExtra]

My ideal personal is200/300 build- - Full OEM TRD body kit - OEM spoiler - Welded diff - sports grill - Bola rims / even the stock rims in black - sunstrip - yellow fog lights - exhaust system - supercharger / turbo kit - 2jz swap - manual obviously lol - turbo whistle- just kidding lol

[@shizukesajdm]

Nice! Although I’d swap in an LSD instead of welding the diff ☺️

[@BoostedHamzExtra]

@@shizukesajdm update: Just bought my first car (An IS200!) 2 weeks ago 😁

[@shizukesajdm]

@@BoostedHamzExtra congratulations! 😃

[@lampat.8830]

hello man can i ask for the climate control light are both single and double neo wedge T3 8mm thank you

[@user-lx3pj7zq7m]

I replaced the led but the dash is still dim, any suggestions? Must be the board

[@jaketrotman1011]

Trying to replace my aircon light (where it says high, low etc) as the bulb has gone, where can I find the oem orange bulb?

[@chrisoconnell9357]

I have a different radio installed already that required a metra dash kit you think itd be sketchy to try and remove it all or should I go for the led swap anyways

[@shizukesajdm]

I don’t see why you can’t still change the bulbs. They’re only bulbs :)

[@Jigsjigz]

Thanks!

[@shizukesajdm]

You’re welcome!

[@Jigsjigz]

@@shizukesajdm really helpful and very clear! really good video! i've just had a is200 handed down to me and the dash is starting to dim out so this was perfect!

[@shizukesajdm]

@@Jigsjigz If you have anymore *questions, I’m right here 👍🏻

[@Jigsjigz]

@@shizukesajdm Just make more videos like this and hopefully will help more people like me! :) i really want to add halos to my headlights :P looking into that.

[@shizukesajdm]

@@Jigsjigz It’ll be a while before I do anything with the lights… however I have an IS300 exhaust video which I’m editing as we speak! Release coming this week!

[@jehminjung89]

Did you mention the exact sizes bulbs for this project ? Specifically the neon wedges

[@shizukesajdm]

Description box 👍🏻

[@thomasgianakouros6324]

what did you use to scratch off the orange part on the seat heater?? I was just about to do this today until I saw your vid, thanks!

[@shizukesajdm]

A Stanley knife blade :) thanks for watching!

[@thomasgianakouros6324]

@@shizukesajdm dang u have a delicate hand! I used a razor blade and messed up one of the heated seat ones. I found some 320 grit sandpaper worked for me - slow and steady lol

[@thomasgianakouros6324]

Also how come the trac and head seat buttons weren’t lit up in your before and after shot??.... just wondering lol

[@shizukesajdm]

@@thomasgianakouros6324 Yeah you gotta be very careful! I filmed the instructional part and the result in the wrong order 😂

[@matthewtimoney302]

Great video can you tell me what size bulbs for the heated switch

[@shizukesajdm]

Check the description, I think it's the smallest one :)

[@matthewtimoney302]

@@shizukesajdm thanks

[@JaiTheSon]

Can you still dim with dimmer switch or is the brightness at one level?

[@shizukesajdm]

You can still use the dimmer. Like I said in the video, about 75% will make the LEDs last longer than 100% :) 50% would be even better.

[@arutezza]

Kind of an offtopic question but why is the bottom part of the dash tan? My car has the tan interior but all of that is black

[@shizukesajdm]

I have absolutely no idea 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@stevencolombi7903]

Grazie per il video, ok, purtroppo in Italy non si trovano facilmente, tutte le lampadine per la is 200, anch'io vorrei cambiarle quando le troverò.

[@shizukesajdm]

Just buy them from the UK: bit.ly/3g1utdR It won't be very expensive to ship them to Italy. Thanks for watching! :)

[@mullermadridinvestigacione4652]

The link to the LED kit is broken, Do you know the brand or could get a new link?

[@shizukesajdm]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225825542848?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=rf1PBzdFSkW&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=lo3DwS2KSlS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@lhzkurt]

Does the gauge cluster bulb sockets have polarity? I'm planning to do led swap in the gauge but don't like to repeat everything again incase of wrong polarity ( + / - interchanged )

[@shizukesajdm]

Nope :)

[@lhzkurt]

@@shizukesajdm thanks man! Will order my LEDs now.

[@shizukesajdm]

@@lhzkurt No worries! Good luck!

[@dasgehtdichnichtsan1895]

Hi Is it importend to watch the polarity or can you put thes in eighter way?

[@shizukesajdm]

You can put them in either way, mate! :)

[@OrthodoxTrooper]

LED kit link does not work anymore, can you please provide another one!?

[@shizukesajdm]

www.ebay.co.uk/usr/customdashleds

[@olekobrycki4479]

Can you give the names of the LED lights for each replacement (for example C5W or W5W)?

[@shizukesajdm]

Sorry, I don’t remember. Check the description though, I think there’s some information there that might help you! 👍🏻

[@angelomolina7845]

you can update the purchase link to know exactly which one to buy please?

[@shizukesajdm]

It changed every month (ish): www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225129311580?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=rf1PBzdFSkW&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=lo3DwS2KSlS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@christianmayensv]

It's a shame that the link to buy the kit expired on eBay.

[@shizukesajdm]

It always changes. The best I could do was link the seller.

[@DJ_S2000]

It’s not available :(

[@astonyoung9157]

What would you recommend for the stickers for a blue colour ?

[@shizukesajdm]

Stickers?

[@quabio7566]

bulbs model w5w ????????????????????????

[@LeFeren4Life]

i did this and for some odd reason some lights are brighter than the others i tried witching the bulbs but they either too dim or brighter than the others

[@cz_flexus]

Yeah I got this problem where everything except climate control and heated seats are bit too dim in comparison to the cluster lights

[@a.kthe_tal]

What's the middle plug for?

[@shizukesajdm]

What middle plug? Give me a time stamp.

[@mnnlit]

Did you ever get problems with these? Mine flicker on and off, think I might buy new ones soon

[@shizukesajdm]

Unfortunately, yes. I think it’s best to buy really good quality ones from a proper electronics store perhaps.

[@vicknarine6341]

@@shizukesajdm do you have any recommendations?

[@shizukesajdm]

@@vicknarine6341 Sorry, I don’t. I was even looking myself and I’ve yet to find a place that sells decent electronics.

[@mnnlit]

@@shizukesajdm gotcha thanks for replying!

[@jellymonster2525]

Does disconnecting the speedo plugs not reset your car??

[@shizukesajdm]

Nope.

[@leawrobel4923]

Hey I have a question do you have a cluster pinout from a Lexus IS 200 from 2000 My friend changed his speedometer from Lexus to Altezza and the lights didn’t work Do you know something about that? Ps.: sry for my English I’m from Germany

[@shizukesajdm]

I have no idea, sorry. Your English is great! Good luck with the project!

[@namelesshorsey]

How many extra hp does this add?

[@shizukesajdm]

Oh, at least 15, maybe even 20+ with more powerful LEDs 😜

[@chillaxpodcast875]

Whats the size of the bulb for the ignition? Thanks

[@shizukesajdm]

I’ll try to find out for you today, mate. I’m struggling to remember 🤔

[@lampat.8830]

@@shizukesajdm any answere here thanks

[@cynema410]

@@shizukesajdm did you manage to remember/find out mate !?

[@shizukesajdm]

@@cynema410 Either T3 or T4. If I had to choose I’d say T4 🤔

[@mariuspilus]

Hi! This car has or could has Cruise Control?

[@shizukesajdm]

Manual version no. Automatic yes. 👍🏻

[@mariuspilus]

@@shizukesajdm too bad! :(

[@tarikaman5595]

Can you share the bulb sizes please.

[@shizukesajdm]

Check the description, mate 👍🏻

[@damesh_]

Can u make new link in desc? Actual one is not working…

[@shizukesajdm]

Just search “IS200 led dash kit” on eBay 👍🏻

[@Martee234]

link for LED kit does not work...

[@shizukesajdm]

Yeah, every time they sell out, the re-listing of the product changes the URL. Try this: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224443602505?hash=item3441e19649:g:WLUAAOSwMEBaujma

[@yarnobertier8022]

Anyone have a solustion for me?, the instrument cluster has some spots that arnt that bright, at the 120km/h spot. Please help!

[@shizukesajdm]

This only happens at that speed?

[@yarnobertier8022]

@@shizukesajdm no allways, i mean at the spot where 120 is written on the cluster. I allready tried to turn the switch but doesnt work.

[@shizukesajdm]

@@yarnobertier8022 I see. Just replace the bulbs with new bulbs or LEDs. The LED to the right must be dodgy. There’s nothing else you can do except replace.

[@yarnobertier8022]

@@shizukesajdm i see, thanks!

[@driftliketokyo34ftw35]

Is it just me or does that speedometer look like a watch?

[@shizukesajdm]

Type “Lexus IS200 watch” into Google 😁

[@w0bblyd0inkb0ink]

Product link no longer working

[@shizukesajdm]

It changes every time the listing ends. Please check eBay.co.uk. IS200 dash LEDs.

[@lintystarfish]

anti-clockwise? 🤣

[@shizukesajdm]

?