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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.
  4. Yesterday
  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. 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.
  7. 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!
  8. 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.
  9. 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?
  10. 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!
  11. Last week
  12. 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.
  13. I figured as much but I’m glad I asked. Thanks
  14. How do I get it off the screen? It used to show the temperature, now it’s just this symbol
  15. 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
  16. Anyone experienced SC430 very sluggish to get going uphill and also from stop to go again. what could be the cause?
  17. 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.
  18. Has anyone had a situation where the check engine light does not come on??? It's not the bulb because I've seen it come on a couple of times. If anyone has any experiences OR answers this would be greatly appreciated. All of your cluster lights are supposed to come on upon inserting your key. Then they go out after a couple of seconds. Upon inserting my key, the check engine light does not come on.
  19. I've changed to ECO mode and I'm now getting 20.9 I'm sure Lexus will take the position that these are EPA estimates not their's and driving conditions will vary milege ... thats the cop out
  20. You can get the rim cleaned up and re powder coated. Quite a bit cheaper than new oem. Or buy aftermarket rims, slightly more than powder coat.
  21. https://youtu.be/Pn0pGKhZuXg Cracked Windshield? Don't panic! This in-depth guide helps you decide between repair & replacement. Learn about laminated glass, crack size, DIY repair (use with caution!), and more. Plus, 5 things to know about windshield replacement, including mobile services & insurance.
  22. Thanks Dave for your input, Funny thing is, the all the interior lights are now functioning, go figure. When I failed to find any blown fuses, I reported back to third party refurbished hybrid battery installer. They were at a loss and weren't interested in sending their tech back to resolve the issue. They said "go to the dealership" we will stand behind our work. The dealership confirmed (after a $180 diagnostic fee) there is power to the radio and no ground issues. It is indeed dead. Quote from dealer, $2910.00 for a new radio + lcd screen. No refurbished unit in their back stock. So this company is on the hook for $3090.00, if they honor their service. I'm not going to expect them to pay for a brand new radio to replace a ten year old one but I do expect to be reimbursed for the dealer diagnosis fee, the cost of a used unit and installation fee. Jury is still out as I fight that battle. Just a tip for those replacing a broken radio, there is a number below the volume control to left, for me its a 6 digits. This should match replacement unit or risk non compatibility issues. Gil & Dafo, I did find that fuses associated with radio functions do indeed control other electronics such as the back up lights and exterior door lock touch sensor.
  23. Thanks Les Lex for your input, When I failed to find any blown fuses, I reported back to third party refurbished hybrid battery installer. They were at a loss and weren't interested in sending their tech back to resolve the issue. They said "go to the dealership" we will stand behind our work. The dealership confirmed (after a $180 diagnostic fee) there is power to the radio and no ground issues. It is indeed dead. Quote from dealer, $2910.00 for a new radio + lcd screen. No refurbished unit in their back stock. So this company is on the hook for $3090.00, if they honor their service. I'm not going to expect them to pay for a brand new radio to replace a ten year old one but I do expect to be reimbursed for the dealer diagnosis fee, the cost of a used unit and installation fee. Jury is still out as I fight that battle. Just a tip for those replacing a broken radio, there is a number below the volume control to left, for me its a 6 digits. This should match replacement unit or risk non compatibility issues.
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