Odometer Mileage Correction Lexus IS300 Gauge Cluster | DIY ODO Programming

I got a replacement manual transmission gauge cluster for my Lexus IS300 but the mileage was way different. I did some research and was able to access the EEPROM that stores the mileage and program my older mileage onto the new cluster using a $10 EEPROM Programmer.
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.
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0:00 Intro
1:45 Setup CH341A Programmer
4:30 Open Cluster
6:15 Remove Speedo/Gauges
8:28 TachoSoft HEX Decoder
10:00 IC6 EEPROM Location
11:30 ASProgrammer 2.1.0.13
13:20 Mileage Corrected
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[@mr.cangieter8758]

Seriously underrated channel and content.

[@TunerwithKids]

Trying my best.

[@Ahmed-ti2rn]

@@TunerwithKids the outcome will come back soon.... can you program my cluster? 😇

[@MegaSloth]

Best Lexus channel there is hands down

[@TunerwithKids]

Trying my best to be the best IS content channel. Need all you guys to keep watching and sharing.

[@lennybollingham4701]

Thanks. I had it tied low for weeks working drivers. I tried high, read wrote and read correct changes, the key EEPROM IC900 at 16 bits. Subscribed to you and Dr. Shock. I used an old eprom plug and wires for the jumper to various pins on the USB bus.

[@tonyg-2jz82]

Dude you are so dope !! I had to get a new motor and was looking around for a cluster with only 45k miles and it's been impossible. So im gonna pick up this Amazon programmer and try it out. I watched your other video and changed my window switch leds, as well as the inside yellow lights for the climate control knobs, I already had swapped the bulbs for climate control and gauges but now ill be able to change security light color and also the Reverse and I believe Drive or Neutral light when going into gears. I'm slightly OCD so I love this kind of shit ! Keep it up and thank you so much for not having another generic "how to change climate control bulbs " which everyone should know how to do and is also fifteen million similar videos out there for. Much appreciated

[@nonamus9947]

Just because motor has 45k doesn’t mean the car has 45k now, every other part has 200k or whatever mileage your car has

[@mardicas]

Soon on craigslist: "Mint condition IS300 only 43k. Only driven to church every Sunday by a grandmother. Has loweing springs and CX turbo kit. One owner." Great video though :-) I will be doing the rear main seal soon on my IS300, I was going to take it to a shop initially but your previous video about it inspired me to do it on my own. I have a garage with a channel and you did it on stands. Keep up the good work!

[@GaZaai]

Thanks for this I was able to program my clocks successfully. To save modifying the programmer board itself, I ended up just cutting pins 3,7,8 from the board you make up so no voltage can come from the programmer. Then made a jumper wire from pin 8 on the board to the yellow 5v on the programmer. Also I found a way to change the end digit it’s a case of adding additional 0’s at the end of the mileage / just before the FFs, I’ve found that every 00 00 adds 1 to the end digit.

[@is300bros]

That’s freaking crazy! But explained it so well I feel I can tackle it no problem ❤

[@kiritok1032]

That’s good work I did it with similar programs and he did nothing wrong tbh that was pretty smooth

[@twotonetwinglocks]

Thanks for the content man!

[@TurboJetMech]

Great content on this Channel! Keep up the good work!

[@meplayjoke]

I have no clue what your saying, but if I did your explanation sounds very thorough.

[@TunerwithKids]

No hablo inglis?! Or technical jargon.

[@zu1502]

Lexus makes the most beautiful clusters

[@jzshifter]

Great video!!!! This stuff that isn't easy to come across.

[@vinhdu2325]

Hi Binh, Thanks for the great video and info, do you have any tool or programs that will work on the new model lexus es 350 (2018-2019) Thanks

[@tjgourdy]

Hi Bihn,YOU ARE AWESOME... yes this vid is useful, but over my head, you helped me in the past with my rearview mirror (installed a homelink compass, auto dim in my 98 Lexus ES300, ONLY the LS has it in similar early years ...I think), but I want to install the 2001 IS300 gauge cluster ( What a COOL looking cluster)into my 98 ES300, I know it will have to be physically modified ,I can probably do that, it's the ELECTRONICS that's over my head, do you have any idea on this, and/or could you do this as a CUSTOM job for me? Thanks, LOVE YOUR WORK

[@bman31]

Hey hopefully you can help. I had a question about the setup of the eeprom programmer. When you put wires 4, 5, and 6 through the middle holes of the board, how did you solder them and still have the pins going through? Any help would be appreciated.

[@nelsoncruz4156]

For the programmer, does that exact set up you made work for the IS250? 3:26 I see you did this on a recent vid. Also, do you have it in a PDF form to ensure I don’t mess up lol. Picked up a cluster to mess around with to swap LEDs and mirror my current millage if all goes good lol

[@Restoration4166]

worked like a charm. 👌perfecto

[@HensenCars]

Great video! Thanks

[@slash1579]

I hope I can get a reply because the video is really old, but I’m making the adjustments to the programmer but I’m Confuse On the 16 bit and 8 bit

[@fezoctavio7532]

The video was amazing! The only thing I’m confused about is what pins power on the cluster. Does anyone know??? The diagram shown only shows the power ground

[@nicola844]

Have you figured it out yet? I’m stuck on this too, thanks!!

[@AlCaldejon]

Hey man! Love how you explained everything in this video! You made it possible for non-electrical people to understand. I have one question, My situation is kinda sucky and I’m doing the opposite, i bought a GX470 that supposedly had the low mileage that it says on the dash, but found out it has been swapped or reprogram from a much much higher number. I know I already made the mistake not checking thoroughly, but I’m looking to see if I could reprogram it back up to the original high mileage so I don’t get a “True Miles Unknown” title. Would this same exact procedure work for my situation? Or would I need to route the tap wires differently? Really appreciate what you do! Thanks in advance!

[@TunerwithKids]

Most all Toyota use the same chip. It’s a matter of finding it on the cluster.

[@daniel25ss]

Is this programer usb tool work with 93 chips right out of the box? I heard few pepole ran into problems,so i want to go with ezp2019

[@user-rr7ns4ht3r]

What is the correct name for the blank circuit board? I need to buy some extras, and I am trouble finding them. Thank you

[@AD.industries]

Hey Binh, trying to reset the key log on my GS300 with the other video you have posted, but I am a bit confused. Do I need to reroute 25xx to 93xx pins and do the 16-bit pin 6 to pin 8, or do I just do the 16-bit pin 6 to pin 8? Thank you!

[@TunerwithKids]

I think Toyotas use 16 bit.

[@wellnesspathforme6236]

Thanks for posting, but I think I see two errors and would appreciate confirmation so I can do this right: 1. @2:40 - 8-but goes from internal pin 6 to external pin 4. Ah, pin 5 is jumped to pin 4 so jumping inner pin 6 to outer pin 5 is the same as outer pin 4. OK, I understand now. This is correct. 2. @2:47 - No 16-but jumper is shown from inner pin 6 to outer pin 8. It looks like you solder the connector pins after installing the connectors to make this connection. How come you didn’t solder at the board level? This looks good, too. Alright, I worked myself into an understanding and your diagrams and pictures were correct. Thanks for posting this. I’m working through an all-keys-lost scenario and your videos are really helping me out. Edit - I bet you soldered 6-8 on top just in case you had 8-but work to do and need to desolder and resolver to pin 5 without taking the connectors out. Nice clear thinking.

[@leonpham6775]

Hey bro, is it able to reprogram sxe10 (altezza rs200) cluster from kmh to mph, the jce10(Lexus IS300) had different cluster with different engine displacement. sxe10(3s-ge beams) and the jce10 (2jz-ge). Jce10 is the correct chassis code for the is300.

[@Crimar_EST]

What about checksum error after modifying VW mileage?

[@HimMrM]

hollup at 3:06 how are you plugging the chip clip into the board if you soldered wires on one side? im confused

[@Manuel-ig6wt]

Can it program a newer car like a nissan rogue 2013

[@unclejamesx9808]

Hey binh question. After you change the mileage, have you plugged the cluster in your car. Does the adjusted miles stay or does it show what the cars mileage is? Also, after installing and driving it have you tried swapping clusters again? I'm getting mixed answers, on forums they said swapped clusters will show cars mileage not adjusted cluster mileage. Thanks

[@TunerwithKids]

Toyota and Lexus stores all data in cluster.

[@unclejamesx9808]

@@TunerwithKids ok thanks.

[@dalynwright4882]

where does pin 3 go to?

[@IMALYO]

Could I pay you to correct my mileage? I’m in the same boat. Manual swap and the new clusters miles are way off.

[@ashendhananjana1148]

I try it. But dont work it. " check settings" message showing by reading chip.

[@geeess2513]

I'd be very interested to know the stats for how many people tried this & how many were successful. I made two adaptors, one from the bare board & another from the prepinned 25XX Adaptor & neither worked. I double & triple checked my wiring & scrubbed ALL the blue paste off that IC chip but I just couldn't get the program to recognise it. Considering the time & effort I spent arsing around with this I would gladly pay $300-400 for an OBD tool; problem is I haven't come across one that is guaranteed to work (including the XTool ).

[@GaZaai]

Worked great for me, let me know if I can offer any help. What message do you receive when trying to read the chip?

[@xZKrYpTiK]

what a legend

[@drossonero7595]

I need your help pls, would swapping the 93c56 EEPROM from an old bad ECU to a new replacement ECU work with the old keys? Logically I thought it would but I thought I need to ask a specialist. Mine is a Lexus is200, both ECUs have the same part numbers btw.

[@TunerwithKids]

Yea if you don’t damage the chip removing it. For me it’s easier to clone the data.

[@drossonero7595]

@@TunerwithKids thanks, I consider cloning the data but I find it risky to do on board, so if I'm going to remove the chips I'd rather just swap them.. no?

[@user-yt7ph8he5l]

Nice!!!

[@Touring_Low]

What if I just have a regular soldering iron, can I just desolder the SMD chip and swap over? I plan on doing this soon, I'll try the programmer first and if no luck I'll try desoldering. I saw your post on the IS300 Reddit group, great DIY video btw 👍🏾.

[@TunerwithKids]

You can swap the eeprom but need an air soldering iron. You’ll end up damaging the chip or the pad with a normal iron. The air soldering iron will make it a 10 second job.

[@Touring_Low]

@@TunerwithKids Thanks for the quick reply. I've never used an air soldering iron before, is it still needed for the modification to the blank Ch341 programmer board? Or I can just use the regular one on that? I want to make it this wknds project.

[@TunerwithKids]

You can mod the ch341 with a regular iron.

[@Touring_Low]

@@TunerwithKids sweet, thanks! Btw my manual cluster I picked up has 154k but my IS has only 109k which is why I wanna do this.

[@Touring_Low]

@@TunerwithKids do you think you can help me out with my mileage decoding 🙏🏾? I tried finding Tachosoft online but no luck. I tried to DM you on IG but don't think you've seen it. My current mileage is 109,027 please and thanks.

[@adrianhernandez4771]

I changed my cluster not knowing my car original miles would get changed i had 125k miles and my new cluster says 175k miles man im so butt hurt. Saw this vid and made me understand more but im no geek to do this reprograming.

[@emdltdlt]

Change it again for another odometer that has less miles, your welcome

[@res0360]

Great vid! just curious if you know of a way convert the mileage from KM to actual Miles? Im thinking about possibly buying a JDM cluster for my manual swap i want the center RPM Gauge and id like the mileage to be accurate not read double lol

[@TunerwithKids]

Only way is the external Dakota box to adjust the signal.

[@res0360]

@@TunerwithKids oh no my bad i meant the mileage on the odometer itself. i already got the dakota box, but i want to change the odmoeter to reflect the correct milage but not in Km's. thanks appreciate you

[@TunerwithKids]

Probably can’t. The ODO will read based on KM calculator from the KM/H input. So once you write a new number it might count based on what Dakota says.

[@res0360]

@@TunerwithKids hmmm maybe. thanks man i appreciate you taking the time to answer!

[@zu1502]

My friend where is the machine to give power to small electronics. What is that called ?

[@TunerwithKids]

Its just an old computer power supply. These have taps for 12V and 5V. You need to make custom wiring to use it.

[@davide3027]

I watched your video with interest ,,, sorry you couldn't reverse the positions of the cables on the cip caliper born for 24/25xx by modifying the caliper itself ?? x the 93cxx . if yes I would like an answer..

[@TunerwithKids]

I just followed Dr Shock video on how he did it.

[@davide3027]

grazie... fatto con varianti , mi sono trovato i punti di contatto sulle PAD del circuito per facilitare le stagnature anche 16blt ... sulla ch341a ho cambiato il regolatore con 5v.. tutto andato perfetto ok ok

[@andrewkitchens3917]

Is there anyway I can send you my programmer for you to do the modification 😂 idk how to solder

[@Tamper_evil]

You know anyone

[@bobbyomekam8043]

Hi Binh, please provide software that works with that programmer

[@TunerwithKids]

Search it.

[@Bertbuildscars]

Is any mileage stored in the ecu’s? (01, or 02-05 auto/manual?)

[@TunerwithKids]

All mileage in Toyota’s are in the cluster. Only Germans program it in multiple places.

[@Bertbuildscars]

@@TunerwithKids gotcha! When i swapped cluster i did it very “ghetto” i have an 01 and wanted to keep my stock cluster for mileage and just ended up swapping out the face trim from an 02-05(silver trim around the edge of the side inserts) but now learning this would be perfect for me to just swap over a new cluster entirely and just program the proper mileage 👌🏼

[@TunerwithKids]

If your techy enough and can mod that CH341A then it’s easy. Some google and reading my description and links will get you on your way.

[@Bertbuildscars]

@@TunerwithKids oh absolutely, first real board stuff i played with was a diy mega squirt v3 board, had a blast doing it! Already ordered what you had listed in the description

[@AhLewww]

Do you know what the pins are to power up the cluster? Which pins are for power and ground?

[@GaZaai]

19 Ground, 17 Power

[@marocautofix5555]

How do you now if your chip is a 8 or 16 bits? Im new to this world

[@TunerwithKids]

You guess. But usually the chip model will tell you in the spec sheet.

[@hassantyson3873]

Would like to learn

[@shavab1503]

BRO NISSAN SUNNY AND TOYOTA RAV 4 IS WORK THIS TYPE

[@darwinpadilla2226]

l saw your video how can l contact you l have a 2002 Lexus IS 300 my instrument cluster stop counting the miles can you help me

[@TunerwithKids]

Does your speed work?

[@darwinpadilla2226]

@@TunerwithKids yes it does

[@wayned3137]

Is this software free?

[@shavab1503]

GREAT

[@fastturbo]

Would you sell a ready to go chip cable and power lead to the cluster?

[@TunerwithKids]

Naw. I’ve posted all the parts and resources to make your own in the description box.

[@fastturbo]

@@TunerwithKids I also noticed in the part of your video where you show the software that converts the odometer value inside the software itself it looks like it's identifying the mileage as kilometers. Did you have to first convert your mileage to kilometers so that the output would be the correct number you needed?

[@TunerwithKids]

@fastturbo it’s just a number. The cluster has other programming that increments the values based on its units.

[@fastturbo]

@@TunerwithKids ok thanks sorry for the questions.

[@HimMrM]

@@TunerwithKids asshole move tbh

[@Manuel-ig6wt]

How do you get the tachosoft hex decoder

[@TunerwithKids]

Google it. Probably on an FTP site.

[@Manuel-ig6wt]

Thanks I downloaded it

[@user-rr7ns4ht3r]

@@Manuel-ig6wt Can U link the site? The one I found wants $10 a month. Thanks

[@jjbc5059]

@@TunerwithKids I googled it and all I downloaded are virus. Do you have a good link to get it? Thx m8

[@Manuel-ig6wt]

Were did you get the wiring diagram

[@TunerwithKids]

Should be able to download on the Supra 2JZ site or on the IS300 Help group in FB. It’s a FAQ stick in the group.

[@Manuel-ig6wt]

Thanks

[@turbogears900]

Would this work on toyota aristo jzs161

[@TunerwithKids]

Same concept for all Toyota

[@turbogears900]

Thank you

[@djsmootht6825]

Hmm you think this would work on a 2007-2013 Tundra?

[@miguels5875]

I'm actually going to try this on my tundra next week. I'll let you know how it goes.

[@djsmootht6825]

@@miguels5875 I tried and it works!

[@miguels5875]

@@djsmootht6825 awesome!! I'll see if I'll have the same results.

[@sanjosonny2503]

Wonder if this will work with my gs300

[@TunerwithKids]

It would. Same for all Toyota stuff.

[@sanjosonny2503]

@@TunerwithKids Great, man you are the best. Appreciate it brother.

[@AutoTommy]

did you do 93xxx 5v mod to the programmer?

[@TunerwithKids]

Yes at beginning of video I show it.

[@AutoTommy]

@@TunerwithKids sorry mixed between this video and the is250 one. Do you know why it's saying in the asprogrammer : "Current programmer: CH341 Check settings" I selected the 93c56 16bit.

[@TunerwithKids]

IDK, I usually let the program auto discover the chip. Make sure Pin orientation is correct and that the clip has good contact with chip. Sometimes the clear or coating blocks the electrical contact.

[@AutoTommy]

@@TunerwithKids Fixed it. apparently, I installed the drivers for the ch314 incorrectly.. thank you for the awesome guide and fast response! subscribed!

[@Itsgregguys]

@@AutoTommy i'm getting the same situation "check settings" can you link me to the driver you used?

[@zacattack45]

Bro please tell me I can send you mine to do the exact same thing 😬. I will pay you whatever you ask. My original cluster was chopped up by the original owner so I bought another but the miles are off by like 30k. Please! 😦

[@Tamper_evil]

You ever get it

[@kendymalibunga5194]

Please give me tacho software

[@googlelimp9834]

got to pay for this site

[@jhititup]

will be easier to just swap the 2 eeprom or read or old eeprom and write the file to new cluster

[@TunerwithKids]

Writing eeprom is easy. Removing will risk damaging chip or board.

[@danthomas86]

Bought the programmer having watched the is250 mileage correction video.. Didn't realise it needed a load of modification to it 😔

[@TunerwithKids]

No such thing as the easy button in this game. If it was, everyone can do it. But I figured anyone brave enough to attempt this is already nerded enough to make the mods.

[@ukashaahmad6579]

@@TunerwithKids hi

[@tamerismael9453]

can u provide us with the datasheet for the installation process? ( FORTE (CERATO) HYBRID : 940031Q000 (94003-1Q000)

[@slash1579]

I hope I can get a reply because the video is really old, but I’m making the adjustments to the programmer but I’m Confuse On the 16 bit and 8 bit

[@TunerwithKids]

The set pin is either for 8 but chips or 16 bit. Ground or Positive sets it to one of the settings. Need to match to the chip you are programming.

[@slash1579]

@@TunerwithKids did you solder a wire from pin 6 to 8 to make it 16 bit?