Lexus SC430 :: Dash Lights Become Dim At Day

My dash lights are very dim during daylight and marginally bright at night. This is for a 2002 Lexus SC430.

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Lexus SC430 :: 2004 Any Settings For Dim Dash Lights?

We have a 2004 and 2007 SC.

I notice that the dash lights on the 04 are dim compared to the 07 even though the dash control switch is turned all the way up. Is this the nature of the car or is there a setting that can be adjusted through the computer?

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Lexus SC430 :: Nav Screen Lighting / Dimming

Have a question concerning the nav screens lighting/dimming. If I'm correct, doesn't the nav screen appear dark with highlighted details, at nighttime & during the daylight, the screen is bright (white) with dark detail? The other night I got into the car & turned on the nav system. It appeared normal (dark screen), but suddenly switched to the light screen. I thought it may have something to do with the dimmer switch,but i turned it on/off with no change. Is there something that I may be forgetting to try or could it be the sensor that lets it know whether it's night or day? Also, is that the sensor located on the dash (passenger side)?

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Lexus SC430 :: 2002 - When Turn The Key All Dash Symbols Come On And Car Won't Start

The last couple of days when I started the car it didn't turn over immediately as it normally does. Now when I turn the key the dash symbols all come on; radio, lights, etc work fine. I hear a strange close sound like lite weight metal fluttering which continues as long as the key is turned to start. But nothing beyond that.

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Lexus SC430 :: 2002 - Rear Taillight Dash Light On

I just installed a new set of OEM LED taillights on my 02' sc430 bought the kit etc but I cannot get the dash rear taillight sensor to turn off. I called the local lexus dealer thinking they might have to reset it and spoke to the lead mechanic and he said i would need to rewire the lights.

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Lexus SC430 :: 2002 - Nav Screen Stopped Tilting Back And Door Won't Close

A couple of weeks back out of the blue my Nav screen stopped tilting back and of course if it doesn't tilt back the door won't close. I did the Lexus Diagnosis on the Tilt and Close Switches and it turns out to be something in the 'Nav' unit. Of course Lexus doesn't sell parts for the Nav unit... just the whole thing.

Since that time I have spent way too much time on diagnosing it and I actually tried another used unit that has the same problem as mine. What I think that I have figured out is that the motors are ok but the control unit, a small circuit board within the nav unit has failed. The problem is that this unit has 2-3 IC chips on it and any way to repair this circuit board.

Any luck repairing these circuit board or am I stuck.... The I was able to retract the unit into the dash and the door opens and closes but it would be nice if it tilted as they had intended...

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Lexus SC430 :: 2002 - Rattle From Roof On Driver Side Back Above The Little Window

I have 2002 sc430 that i purchase new. I now have a rattle from roof on driver side back behind my head above the little window....

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Lexus SC430 :: 2002 - Noise From Dash Area When Turning Key Before Starting Engine

Got an '02 here. This noise started to appear recently. When I turn the key to put electricity on (without starting the car), I hear this electric motor-like sound, similar to power window sound, coming thru the dash area, and it can also be heard outside the car coming from somewhere in or near the engine compartment or in front of the dash/windshield area. Could this be one of the servo that operates the AC vents? or its something else?

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Lexus SC430 :: 2002 - Brake And ABS Lights Are On

My brake light and ABS lights appeared today on my '02 SC430. What this might mean and the solution?

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Lexus SC430 :: 2002 - VSC On And Off Lights Came On / No Code

My check engine light came on.. so I took it to express tires.. And they said that they need to replace my vacuum hoses cause it busted ... well when I saw the guy used the obd checker thing.. after checking the codes.. i saw that when u turned on the engine.. the vsc on and vcs off lights came on..

So I figured after he fixed the problem.. it will go off.. well after he got done.. fixing the problem.. I drove away.. after bout like 2min.. i had to turn around cause the vsc on and vsc off came on.. and I told the guy to check.. And he used his checker.. and there was no problem.. and the "check engine" light is not on anymore.. just the vsc on and vsc off!!

Could the checker.. messed it up??? the vsc off button.. only works when the key is turned on.. " not when the engine started but right before it.. when the power comes on" so the button is working correctly.. it just comes on.. when i start driving the car...

And no they did not check my tire pressure or do anything to the tires or the wheels.. it just turned on.. when he inserted the obd thing to check..

And yes I read the [URL] .....

Is it dangerous to be driving with the vsc and vsc off light on??

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Lexus SC430 :: 2002 - From Where License Plate Lights Get Power

Where the license plate lights get thir power from? I have a 2002 SC430 and the plug is just dangling. It goes behind the plate and then if I look under the car, it is just there by the bumper and I cannot find a connector that it can reach.

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Lexus SC430 :: 2002 - Shaking Slightly When Idling At Traffic Lights

My high mileage 2002 SC430 seems to shake very slightly when I the car is idling at traffic lights (both when it is warm and when it is cold). The shaking is very very slight but it is noticeable. The shaking does not occur if the air conditioning is running or when the car is moving. The check engine light is not on.

The previous owner did mention that the alternator may need to be replaced eventually, but I don't know if this could be related.

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Lexus ES 2007-12 :: Back Lighting On Climate Control Panel And Gear Shift Area Is Not Working

The backlighting on my climate control panel AND my Gear Shift area is not working. My ride is a 2011 ES350 Garage Queen with less than 3,000 miles. That's not a typo. I have less than 3K miles.

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Lexus GS 2006-11 :: Interior Lights Not Lighting Up At Night

These interior buttons light(sunroof open, close, up down and spot, on, off, spot)are not lighting up at nite when i turn on the head lights. Are they supposed to be off or something that dealer can customize it to be on/off option such as DRL lights.

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Lexus SC430 :: Navigation Screen Will Not Tilt Back

Diagnosing different minor problems with my sc430. Tthe lastest one is that my navigation screen will not tilt back so the cover will go over it. It seems like its tilted forward all the way. The screen still works and all. But the tilt button does nothing and its too far out for me to get the wood grain cover to go over it. Is this a common issue? and whats the remedy?

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Lexus SC430 :: Driver Seat Will Not Recline Back Enough

I have a question as to the sc430 reclining position.. my Sc430 will not recline far back as I would like for my normal driving position.. My GS300 reclines far back as I want.

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Lexus SC430 :: Moving The Front Seats Back?

I am tall 6'5" and was curious if is possible to move the seat rails back to create a bit more leg room.

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Lexus SC430 :: Noise Under The Dash By The Radio

i keep hearing a noise under the dash by the radio. it is almost a gurgling noise if that makes sense. i don't know if it is the cd player doing something, or something else.

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Lexus SC430 :: Passenger Chair Seat Won't Fold Back

My passenger chair seat won't fold back? Passengers can't get in the back seat. The manual (pull up) lever is jammed?

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