LEXUS SC300 & SC400 - Tail Light Anatomy 101

[@xenospark713]

The 97+ imo is the most modern looking one and keeps up with all the current cars today, but the 95-96 red/white with LEDs look premium too. The 92-94 looks so outdated unless you swap the guts with LEDs or something to make it look better. Great vid, bro, keep at it! Diggin the new intro.

[@Mikkelism]

92s have potential as they are not partitioned off other than the reverse light. I should project one of those. They're like a 97% blank canvas under the lens.

[@Wxshy]

Worth the watch really enjoyed it mikkel 👌🏽

[@Mikkelism]

Thank you again for your time in watching.

[@oddcubed107]

Words cannot express how much i needed to find this video. WHY ON EARTH is lexus/toyota so confusing?

[@DavidCalhoun909]

Hahaha damn I've hated the 97+ tail till today, never seen the chrome removed way better. Loved this video

[@Mikkelism]

Thanks David! It was a big thing maybe 10 years ago. Now people just leave them as is.

[@rudestboyem]

Dude u be killing it!! Salute 👏

[@Mikkelism]

Thank you!

[@masertiz]

Great Break down Mikkel. thank you for your time & effort doing this!

[@Mikkelism]

I appreciate the kinds words dude.

[@Jason1jz96]

If you have a vision it’s completely possible Aslong as u put in the time and effort 🔥

[@Mikkelism]

Amen to that.

[@gamingwithfinesse7843]

Really neat the difference in each one 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Mikkelism]

Yess'ir! Small but makes a big difference.

[@japaneseseaweed2891]

hopefully when i can im going to be making full clear tails with my old 92s and some ebay tailights, hope it turns out well

[@Mikkelism]

Just now seeing this. Best of luck buddy! Have you started yet?

[@japaneseseaweed2891]

@@Mikkelism not yet still trying to find some 92s at a junk yard haha and still got finish my 1jz swap

[@bryce2jz]

@@japaneseseaweed2891what’s your plan i’m about to pick up some 92s

[@davidlaksa]

Worth the watch.

[@Mikkelism]

Thank you!

[@457B1B1]

What would be my best option if I wanted to go for all clear tails?

[@Mikkelism]

Depending on your taste of what "best" would be. They're all the same process for all three tails. Clear over gutted insides, or using stock frosted reflectors.

[@syedkazmi8655]

I know this is late, but did you ever figure it out? I have 97+ tails. Thank you

[@PrentisSteffen]

hey so i have a 1994 sc300 and it have 50/50 amber and red tails. i just bought 1998 tails and they have 7 bulbs how can i wire them so i can install the 1998 tails

[@Mikkelism]

1. Buy the appropriate harness 2. Test wires, take note, cut old build that aren't compatible off, solder new bulb seated & wires to old harness.

[@thesambehindtheslaughter8843]

Buying a 1993 sc300 can i put the 97 taillights on a 93? Or is it different for the newer models

[@Mikkelism]

Answer was in the video.

[@phernandez2585]

Ay bruh good vid very resourceful. Have you ever tried putting eBay transparent plastic outer lens over OEM lights? Just bought a 97 SC300 tail lights are cracked on the outside but I was hoping maybe I could restore them

[@Mikkelism]

They don't fit without making them fit.

[@pjherring7550]

Man I need 1997 lexus es300 aftermarket taillights cant find them anywhere

[@Mikkelism]

If you can't find any, you haven't really searched. Two are from eBay, one is from clear corners, the rest are from Alex/o.g. Status.

[@Mikkelism]

My bad you said ES. Yeah, you'd have to seek someone to make some for you at that point. Like o.g. Status.

[@N_eeble]

Hey, I'm trying to buy a set of 1996 Kouki tail lights for my 92 Sc400, but i noticed the pigtail for each tail light is cut off. The rest of the harness is still intact. Could I just solder the connector off my old tail lights to fix this? Thanks in advance, this video has cleared up a lot of confusion for a new sc owner

[@Mikkelism]

1. What year range is your old tail lights? 2. Are you talking about Zenki tails or Kouki? 97+ SC 96+ soarer. I would recommend getting the right harness. As I stated each generation is different when it comes to bulbs and wiring.

[@SkuuTerrrrr]

I enjoyed this a lot thanks

[@Mikkelism]

I am glad that it helped you.

[@lalito._.01]

Thinking about putting ebay lenses over 92's but i feel like it would be a big pain in the butt trying to make that work.

[@Mikkelism]

Thinking about it ain't nothing but a waste of time. As Nike says, just do it.

[@raamblings]

how do we fill in stress fractures and cracks in the lens?

[@Mikkelism]

Clear epoxy, but even then it will be visible. Best to replace it is big and bad.

[@davidblake7740]

Damn I just learned a ton from this lmao

[@Mikkelism]

I'm glad you did dude!

[@tyj6613]

Hey Mikkel, how do I remove the outer lense? I have some water build up that I want to remove and reseal.... how do I get the outer lense off? Everything I found on club lexus says i need to bake the light in the oven but i want to avoid that if possible... any suggestions?

[@Mikkelism]

1. Bake them, 2. Heat gun (not even heat spread), 3. Pseudo oven; cardboard box with a hole for the heat gun to heat up, 4. Cut them open at the seal and reassemble. All take experience.

[@juliogaribay5331]

how you to the front end an what did you need to do

[@Mikkelism]

A new lexus front end from the dealer.

[@Raulo_Skrt]

How do you fix swapping a 92 to 95 tailights hyperblinking turnsignals issue?

[@Mikkelism]

Resistors or the flasher unit from appropriate year.

[@dannylam4784]

There's a write up club lexus I believe how I fixed mine its either a cap or resistor

[@pacmanbigmeech]

good info bro i follow you on FB too

[@Mikkelism]

Ayyye Thank you for the follow and support on both platforms.

[@eggwhtes1556]

Do you know what size bulbs are in the 97 tail light? Specifically the brake light. Mine just went out. 😅

[@Mikkelism]

No, you can easily check your owners manual or the bulb itself before replacing though.

[@jerry-st7rc]

Are any of these for sale? I need a clean oem 97+ driver side taillight. Do they sell replacements for the outer lens? I cracked mine.

[@Mikkelism]

None of these are for sale at the moment. And no, they do not sell replacement outer lenses.

[@josephchernov4905]

@mikkelism where can I buy the lens for the 97s?

[@Mikkelism]

If you're really lucky and someone is selling them. Otherwise you need to buy a full tail set and take it apart manually.

[@raptor102993]

Ok so idea. Can you take the supra looking tailight lens off since it is clear “no pink tint” and put it on a 1999 tailight with the blacked out chrome ? I need to see that !! Lol

[@Mikkelism]

No you cannot without tedious grafting work.

[@raptor102993]

Mikkelism awwh :( well dang

[@raptor102993]

Mikkelism I watched a couple times. Just to make sure. So there is no true clear lense you can swap around ?

[@gursewaksandhu8996]

Hi bro i wanna put supra style tails lights in 94 sc400. Is this possible? Appreciate your hardwork bro🙏

[@Mikkelism]

Buy the Supra style tails and install them.

[@tonidinse1722]

Hi Mikkel :) I've changed my 97 tails to the 95 style ,because I hate the chrome grill in the 97s ....... Now seeing the chrome in black ....that could change my mind :) how'd you open them up ? :) Keep doing the cool stuff bro :)

[@Mikkelism]

Heat gun and oven are two different ways. Oven is 3 minute intervals at 265. Both take awhile to master.

[@Ajz1327]

What temp and how long do you bake the tails for?

[@Mikkelism]

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[@miguelcardona3360]

Just curious did you make the led ones yourself?

[@Mikkelism]

No, picked up the led ones from Japan. Then swapped my custom tail guys into it.

[@Activisionincz]

Awesome

[@Mikkelism]

Thank you!

[@Secretsoarer]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MinhDangcraft]

Yo this is a fire vid, why am I finding this out now? haha

[@Mikkelism]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it.

[@daviddunn5639]

Is the Sc 300 same tail lights as Sc 400

[@Mikkelism]

Yes

[@Prolific_ju1n]

I want to buy the 1997 tail lights would they fit on my 1992 Lexus ????

[@Mikkelism]

If your lexus is a SC, yes.

[@Prolific_ju1n]

Those 97 lights fit right in the same plugs or do I have to do a flash or something

[@Prolific_ju1n]

?

[@Mikkelism]

@@Prolific_ju1n answer stated in the first minute and 30 seconds and previous comment. If you want to flash it. Go to Lexus dealer.

[@Prolific_ju1n]

Thanks man 🙏🏾I really appreciate your help

[@averee94]

Great content as usual👌🏽 SCPOWER!! >:O

[@Mikkelism]

Thanks Averee!

[@relentlessmotorsportstx3484]

I need you to modify my 97+ tails

[@IMacI2]

Do you have an 95s that you’d sell?

[@Mikkelism]

Not currently.

[@ArmenTV]

Nice! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@Mikkelism]

Thank you.

[@WIDE-OPEN-THROTTLE]

Nothing against you, how many tail lights do you have😆

[@Mikkelism]

Count the ones in the video, then add a set that's on the car to have your total.

[@WIDE-OPEN-THROTTLE]

@@Mikkelism You are incredible

[@jbadge26]

These look like sc400 tails

[@Mikkelism]

Because they are, and work for both cars.

[@jbadge26]

@@Mikkelism just trollin lol Great video, got me motivated and educated!

[@Mikkelism]

@@jbadge26 gotcha! Lol I'm glad it. Helped