LEXUS SC300 & SC400 - Tail Light Anatomy 101

Today, we're diving deep into the intricate layers that make up the tail lights of the Lexus SC. Whether you're a seasoned car enthusiast or a DIY newbie, understanding the components and design of these tail lights can significantly boost your own personal projects.
The Anatomy of Lexus SC Tail Lights
The Lexus SC tail lights are a marvel of automotive engineering, combining both functionality and style. These tail lights are composed of multiple layers, each serving a unique purpose to ensure optimal performance and aesthetic appeal.
OUTER LENS:
Material: Typically made from durable polycarbonate.
Function: Protects internal components and enhances the car's overall look.
REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY:
Material: Coated plastic.
Function: Amplifies light from the bulbs, ensuring visibility and safety.
BULBS:
Type: Traditional halogen bulbs.
Function: Provide the actual illumination, crucial for signaling and braking.
HOUSING:
Material: Usually plastic or.
Function: Encases all components, providing structure and protection.
WIRING AND CONNECTOR:
Material: Insulated copper wires.
Function: Supply power to the bulbs/LEDs, enabling them to function properly.
Benefits of Understanding Tail Light Components
By comprehending the structure of Lexus SC tail lights, you can:
Enhance DIY Projects: Gain confidence to tackle tail light repairs or upgrades on your own.
Save Money: Avoid costly trips to the mechanic by handling minor fixes yourself.
Customize Your Ride: Personalize your Lexus SC with custom tail light designs.
Get Started on Your DIY Journey
Ready to take your DIY skills to the next level? Watch our detailed breakdown of Lexus SC tail lights and learn how to disassemble, inspect, and reassemble these crucial components. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth car tutorials and tips!
日本語:
今日は、レクサス SC のテールライトを構成する複雑な層を詳しく見ていきます。熟練した自動車愛好家でも、DIY 初心者でも、これらのテールライトのコンポーネントとデザインを理解することで、自分のプロジェクトを大幅に強化できます。
レクサス SC テールライトの構造
レクサス SC テールライトは、機能性とスタイルの両方を兼ね備えた自動車工学の驚異です。これらのテールライトは複数の層で構成されており、それぞれが独自の目的を果たして、最適なパフォーマンスと美的魅力を確保します。
外側のレンズ:
素材: 通常、耐久性のあるポリカーボネート製。
機能: 内部コンポーネントを保護し、車の全体的な外観を向上させます。
リフレクター アセンブリ:
素材: コーティングされたプラスチック。
機能: 電球からの光を増幅し、視認性と安全性を確保します。
電球:
タイプ: 従来のハロゲン電球。
機能: 信号とブレーキに不可欠な実際の照明を提供します。
ハウジング:
素材: 通常、プラスチックまたは。機能: すべてのコンポーネントを包み込み、構造と保護を提供します。
配線とコネクタ:
素材: 絶縁銅線。
機能: 電球/LED に電力を供給し、適切に機能できるようにします。
テールライト コンポーネントを理解するメリット
Lexus SC テールライトの構造を理解することで、次のことが可能になります:
DIY プロジェクトの強化: テールライトの修理やアップグレードを自分で行う自信が得られます。
費用の節約: 小さな修理を自分で行うことで、修理工場への高額な出費を回避できます。
乗り物のカスタマイズ: カスタム テールライト デザインで Lexus SC をパーソナライズします。
DIY の旅を始めましょう
DIY スキルを次のレベルに引き上げる準備はできましたか? Lexus SC テールライトの詳細な内訳を見て、これらの重要なコンポーネントを分解、検査、再組み立てする方法を学びましょう。より詳細な車のチュートリアルやヒントについては、いいね、コメント、登録を忘れないでください!

[@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?

[@rudestboyem]

Dude u be killing it!! Salute 👏

[@Mikkelism]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@EventHorizon222]

So can I put the 97-00 lights into a 96-96? Are they all interchangeable? Maybe just rework the wires?

[@Mikkelism]

@@EventHorizon222 why not just get just the wire harness that goes with the newer tails. No need to rework the wires.

[@EventHorizon222]

@@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.

[@davidlaksa]

Worth the watch.

[@Mikkelism]

Thank you!

[@gamingwithfinesse7843]

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

[@Mikkelism]

Yess'ir! Small but makes a big difference.

[@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.

[@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

[@Secretsoarer]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@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.

[@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.

[@SkuuTerrrrr]

I enjoyed this a lot thanks

[@Mikkelism]

I am glad that it helped you.

[@juliogaribay5331]

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

[@Mikkelism]

A new lexus front end from the dealer.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Ajz1327]

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

[@Mikkelism]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/joO4d42EeseWpKM

[@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.

[@davidblake7740]

Damn I just learned a ton from this lmao

[@Mikkelism]

I'm glad you did dude!

[@pacmanbigmeech]

good info bro i follow you on FB too

[@Mikkelism]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@Activisionincz]

Awesome

[@Mikkelism]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@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.

[@MinhDangcraft]

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

[@Mikkelism]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it.

[@averee94]

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

[@Mikkelism]

Thanks Averee!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@daviddunn5639]

Is the Sc 300 same tail lights as Sc 400

[@Mikkelism]

Yes

[@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 ?

[@ArmenTV]

Nice! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@Mikkelism]

Thank you.

[@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.

[@IMacI2]

Do you have an 95s that you’d sell?

[@Mikkelism]

Not currently.

[@relentlessmotorsportstx3484]

I need you to modify my 97+ tails

[@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