Recent content by 08JDMCruiser

Figured it out - In case this applies to anyone else in the future. The TV button on the JDM cars actually cycles through three different TV functions - TV, DVD and Video (video input i think). My AUX was wired to Video, so just need to press the TV button three times and hit the switch. This...

Also removed the integrated running boards - took 20 minutes and purchased some replacements from japan. Cost probably $150 in total and it looks way better. Learned the previous owner lowered the LC slightly. Disappointed, but they also got rid of the rake - anyone know the stock height? Sort...

Status update: Most of the gremlins worked themselves out. Put on the TRD pro wheels and 33" Falken Wildpeaks - looks great, no issues. Electrical issues worked themselves out for whatever reason (first time owning a car that heals lmao) - Reset the power windows, the interior dome light not...

Long story short - Imported a 2008 LC200. No stock usb or AUX jack. Found an aftermarket AUX jack in the glovebox wired to the stock head unit, trying to figure out how to use it. When I plug my phone in, it shows as playing audio from headphones, but I can't figure out the button combination...

Thanks for confirming! I just ended up applying a bit of pressure with the needlenose pliers and they just came out. They work well enough as is..

Same issue just happened to mine, also a 2008. Before I start drilling, just wondering how hard is everyone yanking at the plunger with their pliers? Mine doesn't seem to want to move at all, seems like it's caught on something internally. Not sure if I want to apply more pressure and risk...

I own one! Plan on buffing out some scuffs on the front bumper anyways so good to know it'll get rid of the residue too. Took the front lip off, probably took 30m in total, somewhat finicky and will probably take a bit longer if you don't want to crack the lip like I did (throwing it out...

Hookay - Car finally insured so that's great. I think there's some electrical gremlins I need to iron out. The door light doesn't turn off even if all doors are closed. The dash isn't displaying that any doors are ajar but I still think there's probably a door sensor that's gone bad. Not a big...

Just a heads up - the JDM unit that I picked up has a similar issue, but the rear and side cameras still work. There was a japanese message showing "reading HDD disk", but now it's just been replaced with the toyota logo then darkness. Not sure if there was any water damage in my car but the...

Thanks for the heads up! I'm just going to live with the japanese menus - might buy a tesla-style head unit in a year or two though.

This is the switch if anyone has any ideas. Also open to finding out what it does manually.. Just need to follow the wires? Not keen on ripping up the interior.. I've confirmed it has nothing to do with the lights, navigation, or dashcams.

OK. Car still uninsured - importer dropped the ball and forgot to send the translated sales documents. Here's what I've done so far: TRD pro wheels and Falken AT3W's are on the car now, immediately look better. Ride quality and road noise also improved. Random $200 ebay tire on the spare...

Finally took possession of the car! Few hurdles and a 16 hour day later, and it's sitting on my driveway. Good news: It's ****ing mint. The paint is immaculate, as is the interior and the engine bay. Runs very smoothly, no creaking or strange noises, great sound deadening, quiet, comfy etc...

Everything considered, something with twice the mileage as the one I ordered would also be between 50-100% more expensive. The only real difference is the 5.7 vs 4.7 but I'm not going to be winning any drag races anyways.

I think we won the auction in late August - there were shipping delays in Japan for a few months. It arrived in Vancouver a month or so ago and customs couldn't process prior to the holidays. Going to pick up this Sunday - Just need to wire in some DRLs and should be able to pass provincial...