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  2. Several years ago I used a solar charger about like the one you have pictured to keep the battery up on a Class A motor home and it worked fine for a while but stopped working one day and I ended up tossing it. I just laid it on the dash and plugged it into the cigarette lighter which was unswitched. It was parked out in an open lot and got plenty of sunshine and it worked fine until it didn't. I currently have three Battery Tender solar chargers, all are larger than the one you have pictured, and all are used outdoors. They have been working trouble free for many years. One is used to maintain a deep cell RV battery in a Casita travel trailer, one is for a motorcycle, and a third one is maintaining an automotive battery that powers some 12v LED lights in my storage shed. The one you have pictured doesn't put out much amperage. Dean's article above gives some info regarding the amperage required to maintain a charge so you need to a charger capable of at least maintaining a float voltage. And of course you'll need enough sunlight during the day. Facing south helps, especially in the winter. I can't answer about the fuse box solution but Battery Tender makes a 12v accessory connector. Hope this helps.
  3. The trucker must wait until they can fill the trailer before they actually move to the dealership. We waited about 3 weeks before the dealer received a delivery date.
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  5. Let's put this puppy to bed. I found a YouTube video with the cam seal being replaced. The timing belt had to be removed to remove the cam end cap. Thanks for your help and support.
  6. When I try to charge my 2024 Lexus 450H+ plug-in it stops charging at 32 miles and shows 100% charged. How do I get to the documented 37 miles of range?
  7. I'm wanting to buy some new plugs for my 2000 RX300. I currently have Denso Iridium SK20R11. Looking online, I see 9008091180 as the OEM part number for this vehicle. I occasionally order from Rockauto, they have 5 plugs that correspond to the part number above, but not SK20R11, not sure which to get. Also look online and some places use a 4 digit number for the Denso plugs. I’m just looking OEM replacements without an extreme markup on the price. Also, in the past, I’ve been disappointed in some parts ordered from Amazon, which were advertised as AC Delco and they were low quality maybe a counterfeit of the real deal.
  8. I have a 1990 Lexus ES250 with a power steering leak. My mechanic has figured out which part needs replacing, Lexus part# 44410-32401. We have been hunting for this part for many weeks now and can't find it anywhere. I am in mid-coast Maine. This is a high pressure line (1400 psi based on what my mechanic says). The car is in very good shape, only 88K miles. It would be a shame for it to be undrivable because of this one part. Does anyone know a shop who could custom make the part for me? Here's a schematic of the part.
  9. Maybe you haven't been ripped off but sold on a promise of sound excellence that just isn't there. I have a new '24 NX with the Levinson system. I have found it to be underwhelming. I have been disappointed at the lack of bass and power. I have decided to take my new car into a professional stereo installer to boost the amp, speakers and sub-woofer. But if there is a technical issue that your dealership is balking at addressing call another dealership for help; it may equip you with info to present to your current dealer. Good luck!
  10. I also recommend using simplyspeakers to repair your speaker. They have great customer service, and their site has great videos showing how to do the repair. Even had a step-by-step video on how to remove my subwoofer (which required removing seat belts and rear inside panel.
  11. Hello all, Has anyone here ever swapped a 2JZGE VVT-I motor into a 92-97 Lexus SC 300? I know the easiest thing to do would be to drop it into a 98-00 SC 300 as those came with VVT-i but unfortunately I am having a hard time finding a 98-00 SC 300 in good shape. I have access to a complete parts car - a 1999 Lexus SC 300 so I should be able to swap in the engine harness, ECU, transmission from that car along with my built 2JZ-GE motor. The part that I’m concerned about is the immobilizer, as the 92-97 SC 300 has no immobilizer but the 99 SC 300 ECU requires an immobilizer to start the engine. Has anyone completed this swap successfully before?
  12. Has anyone tried to install a permanent solar trickle charger? I'd like to in my '07 RX400h for when I'm out of town. I'm thinking to install a solar panel permanently in the window. Maybe something like this? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DFD3RMS/ I read on a random truck forum that I might be able to plug it into the fuse box somewhere and not have to run a wire to the battery directly. 1) Any advice on where to plug it into the fuse box? 2) Any advice on where to install it? (maybe up by the passenger sun visor?) Maybe something like this:
  13. Thank you @Dean2! I am looking to permanently install a solar trickle charger, probably where the passenger visor is on the front windshield. It feels like it would be a lot harder to run through the firewall to the battery instead of to the fuse box. It won't be much draw. Any advice on where to run it or where to connect it? Thank you!
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  15. Finally I got my car back. It took a week and a half to diagnose and replace a part after their Field Technical Specialists came out to the dealer. They replaced the part called Throttle Body Assembly. I'm hoping sincerely that there will be no more issues, but I plan driving the car more than I normally would to monitor the car closely before the warranty expires in November.
  16. I figured as much but I’m glad I asked. Thanks
  17. How do I get it off the screen? It used to show the temperature, now it’s just this symbol
  18. I have a 1996 lexus ls400 and yesterday i changed my drive shaft couplers. after finishing i realized the car didn’t want to go into park, in the process of trying to figure it out my cousin broke my shifter lever, the plastic on the inside. i’m in the process of finding a new but i turned on my car this morning and it was having really weird issues, the rpm dropped the speedometer was moving in park and it would eventually shut off. i turn the car off and it won’t let me take the key out. i currently have most of the center console disassembled so i could see the piece that was broken. could this be the cause of my issues? is there anything i should look into?
  19. Thanks once again. Paulo57509, you are a wealth of information. I was able to remove the plug from the end cap, yet the end cap did not come off. I will keep trying things until It comes out or I get weary and stop.
  20. If you look up GS430 the fluids and capacities are the same. Also the owners manual has all that information in it. If you don't have one download it from the Lexus site. The 2008 sc and yours are very similar. https://www.lexus.ca/lexus/en/know-your-lexus/manuals
  21. 32 years old, your mechanic is spot on. New belt, water pump and tensioner. You can buy the complete kit, OEM Aisin parts, from Rock Auto for a good price. Your mechanic will charge you about 8 hours for the job. Plugs should be fine, but i would do coolant, oil, filter and brake flush just becuase of the age, unless you know when they were last done. A few treatments with in tank injector cleaners and a then new fuel filter would also be a good idea.
  22. Anyone experienced SC430 very sluggish to get going uphill and also from stop to go again. what could be the cause?
  23. The cam plugs are sealed in place by FIPG; the top half of the plug is sealed to the cam bearing, the lower half of the plug is sealed to the cylinder head. You cannot pry the plugs out because they have a lip on the inside. When the bearing cap is pulled, they will either come out with the cap or stay with the head.
  24. Hello fellow SC430 owners. I have been a club participant for several years, as I have an 03 GX470 that I have been "baselining" over the past couple of years. But I just recently acquired a 2003 SC430 with 89,000 miles on it, so I will now be spending some time, and money of course, to bring it up to near new maintenance levels. As such, I have repeatedly googled "Fluid capacities" for this car, and the only info that comes back is the vehicles physical colors, dimensions, weight, tires, suspension, etc. I was hoping to find a complete list that shows all fluids; oil, transmission fluid, coolant, Diff fluid, brake and power steering fluids. Both the type or grade and capacities. Does such a list even exist for the SC430? Do you know of such a link that I could open? Thanks all
  25. I would install a new tb and all the crossover parts involved. Plugs, Clean the fuel system etc...Change all fluids, Brakes, Radiator etc...Lot to be done but worth it on a 13000 mile SC400
  26. The 5 gallon 'reserve' has been noted and discussed on many Gen-5 RX forums and FaceBook groups. 😒 The tank is shallow and horizontal, it runs along the left side of the chassis. One guy DID run the RX to empty (and refilled from a can to get to a station). We have difficulty running more than 350 miles on our 500h.
  27. I am me here and just came into possession of a 1992 SC 400 with 13,000 original miles. The vehicle has been garage kept but runs a bit rough. I spoke with my mechanic about the situation and was told to replace the timing belt before I do anything. He states that due to the age alone it’s very likely to break. I have been told by others to leave well enough alone. Please, someone with more knowledge than me help. Is this something I need to worry about?
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