Why does the tachometer and speedometor on my 1994 Lexus GS300 work only some of the time? The pointer is lite but does not move until the car has been driven for a bit.

Dave C

• 1050 Answers
• Posted on Apr 05, 2009

SOURCE: My 1994 Lexus GS300 (220,000 miles) Just stop, while driving.

It really sounds to me like you need a new alternator, but you should have the battery fully charged and checked as well. Before anyone puts an alternator in, make sure they check the belt condition and tension, this is often overlooked and may be the reason you're buying alternators all the time

SOURCE: 1994 Lexus ES300 large cloud of smoke.

Valve stem seals can cause this problem, but normally only when first started. Oil in the rocker cover seaps through the oil seals into the cylinders and is burnt up on start up.
Try a "STOP A LEAK" additive and it may reduce the oil consumption and smoke.
I found some on e-bay and it worked on my tired old escort. It even stopped the rattling tappets.

SOURCE: my 1994 lexus gs300 starts but cuts off

u need to go to ur lexus dealer and let them check it, dont do it ur self

SOURCE: 1994 lexus es 300 200000 miles quit while

PLEASE TAKE IT TO UR LEXUS DEALER AND LET THEM FIX IT ONCE IF IT HAPPENS AGAI DUMB THE CAR

SOURCE: SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE AND TACHOMETER NEEDLES

Hello. Most likely the bulb has blown. These are replaceable but difficult because you have to pull out the dash to get to them. Call around to a few auto body shops also try an autoelectric repair shop. j.