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Le Mans finished today. Toyota did not win: Ferrari: Hydrogen cars were promoted and expected to race no later than 2027: June 15 was a milestone for the H24, the first electric hydrogen racing car in the MissionH24 program run by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest and H24Project. The H24 opened an unprecedented hydrogen parade, before welcoming the official visit of starter Zinédine Zidane to the starting grid for a legendary photo, and completing its final lap of honor at the Le Mans 24 Hours. A historic day for hydrogen at Le Mans on June 15. Shortly after 9 a.m., the tuk tuk H2 from start-up Systemics completed a range test on the Alain Prost karting circuit. This particular vehicle completed 24 hours of driving, using 2 kilograms of hydrogen and covering a total of over 700 km. Shortly after midday, an unprecedented demonstration took place on the main circuit of the 24 Heures du Mans, with 4 hydrogen prototypes: the H24 from MissionH24, the Ligier Bosch JS2 RH2, the Foenix from Solution F, a subsidiary of GCK, and the Alpenglow Hy4 from Alpine. The latter carried a special passenger, Zinédine Zidane. The parade demonstrated the concrete deployment of hydrogen in endurance racing. All these cars are now on display in the Village Hydrogène. Finally, a few minutes before the start of the 92nd edition of the Manche classic, the H24, with Stéphane Richelmi at the wheel, completed a lap of honor, equipped with the latest evolution of Michelin 71% tires (these tires are made from 71% sustainable materials). This lap of honor was like a bow to the world. What shows efficiency of H2 is the micro delivery van: It is this equation with several unknowns that the French start-up Systemics will attempt to resolve during the week of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2024. A specialist in soft mobility, the entity wishes to validate this autonomy: driving for 24 hours, with 2 kg of ‘H2 (hydrogen) in the tanks of a tuk tuk. The start will be given in 24 hours, Sunday June 9, at 8 p.m. The unique initiative aims to promote hydrogen as an energy vector for more environmentally friendly mobility. Systemics, a French start-up initiated by Antoine Abou, is taking on this challenge: driving for 24 hours with a full tank of 2 kg of Hydrogen in the tanks of its vehicle, a tuk tuk. The chosen location is symbolic: Le Mans, the Alain Prost karting circuit; The date as well, since this attempt will take place as part of the 24 Hours of Le Mans week. Indeed, the experience will take place in two stages, June 9 and June 14, in 12-hour sequences, on the famous Le Mans karting track. On June 9, meet at 8 p.m. for the launch of this pioneering experience. On June 10, shortly after 8 a.m., the tuk tuk will stop to reach the H2 village, within the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit, to be exposed to spectators. The team will thus be able to share the lessons learned from this first part of the challenge. Friday June 14, from 9 p.m., she will return to the Alain Prost karting track to complete her challenge, with success she hopes, on Saturday at 9 a.m., a few hours before the start of the 92nd edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Among the drivers in the tuk tuk cabin, we could recognize the pilots of MissionH24, a collaborative program between the ACO and H24Project for the creation of an H2 category in endurance, or even elements of the Sarthe Departmental Fire and Safety Service, concerned by the deployment of hydrogen.

I tried tapping the motor a few times with a bit of metal to see if if would budge while moving the switch back and forth....it wouldn't budge...fortunately its in a perfect driving position so I will leave well enough alone. At the same time I replaced the C148 gear in the Up-Down motor as it had become noisy, packed the little gear box with grease, and its quiet again. Thanks for your help Paul...much appreciated.

Hi all! I know not many of these vehicles were produced, but would love some help finding one. Willing to travel. (I'm in the NoVA/DC area). If you are a current owner and just looking to upgrade, or upside to an SUV, would love to chat with you. Also if anyone knows other places to look other than cars.com, autotrader, autotempest, etc. Seeking: 2017-2018 model Around 100k or less miles, some flexibility above that if the price is reasonable Black interior not tan/red/etc. Flexible on exterior color: generally prefer silver/gray/white No salvage titles or serious accidents, reasonably maintained

My TX500h was great for a while, but then started experiencing poor gas mileage. It then lost almost all power and I had alternating error messages about the hybrid system just as I started on a long trip on June 3. I had the car towed to the dealership on June 4. I was told that the hybrid computer module failed and was back ordered. My car is third on the waitlist. The part has to come from Japan and has an expected arrival of earl July. The dealership gave me a TX350 as a loaner, but they won’t let me drive it out of state. I bought the car for long trips, mainly out of state, so I am out of luck. I thought Lexus vehicles were reliable.

@Kent H what did you find i have a 95 sc300 we bought a tweaked harness and everything works but the instrument cluster no lights coolant fuel speedo and rpm are inop everything worked with the stock harness when we switched to tweaked nothing worked

I’m having heat radiate under the passenger rear seat. Years ago I was inadvertently told that my vehicle needs something added to the hydraulic suspension, I was never sure what they were telling my husband because he wasn’t able to communicate with me what they said it needed. I’ve driven around 20,000 since they first told me. I don’t know how long it’s been getting hot under my car, I only. discovered it by accident. Is it safe to continue to drive it?

Hopefully, you'll get a direct answer, but I am curious why you would not consider an ES300h. My sister has one and cannot be any happier, especially with its stellar gas mileage of 42 MPG average and up to 50 mpg on the highway.

No problem yesterday -today "heavy" gas pedal, check engine light, VSC off. won't rev past 2000 RPM. Recent TB, etc work done. Any thoughts? I haven't gone to an OBD yet; just put it back into gsarage.

has anyone had this problem before where the AC is hot on the drivers side but cold on the passenger side?

The bluetooth mic volume has changed to a low setting where people can no longer hear me. It used to work fine. Is there a volume control that i can use or is it strictly a dealer adjustment?

I need to update my 2015 es300h navigation maps.... what is the correct part number for the latest simm card update ? Can I buy it from amazon or have there been problems with those ? thank you for any help you can give me. ..Jim

I'm looking to buy a 2023 Lexus Certified. Trying to decide between the ES 250 and the ES 350. I've enclosed a viewpoint from Edmunds about the engine . 7.9 out of 10 edmunds TESTED The Lexus ES 250 finally brings an all-wheel-drive powertrain to the ES lineup. Unfortunately, the 250's lethargic four-cylinder engine is unworthy of being in a luxury car such as this. Unless you absolutely need all-wheel drive, the V6-powered ES 350 is a better buy. The ES 250's endearing qualities are otherwise present in the ES 350 as well. Does anyone with a 2013 ES 250 notice the engine being lethargic and Noisy?

I don't think that motor is available anymore. It is also part of the bracket. I have heard that lubricating these motors will kill them. Which probably won't matter if it's already dead.

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How do you manually disable this feature? I'm having the same problem!! annoying....

I have a 2006 SC430. I can’t unlock the doors or open the truck using the key fob. The battery is good the little red light on the fob works. Everything in the car works fine. Door locks lock and unlock using the buttons in the car. The button in the car that opens the truck does not work. Any suggestions?

Thanks very much Paul. Now I have to figure out the problem with the motor. The switch seems fine because when I move it back and forth I hear a slight click in both directions.

2002 RX300. Bought it with engine torn down. They had a head gasket leak and it crystallized the top of two pistons. I pulled it and tore it down completely and checked everything, honed the cylinders and went back with new pistons and bearings and everything. I then went through the heads. Cleaned them up, lapped the valves, checked valve lash and then installed new valve stem seals. This is the third 1MZ-FE that I have done this to, so I can almost do it with my eyes closed. Got it all put back together and made sure the timing was spot on. Went to start it, and it starts really rough. Mechanically, it sounds fine. I have to put the pedal to the floor to start it, as if it's flooded. I had already cleaned the throttle body and IACV. After eliminating anything on the air flow side, I pulled the plenum back off and pulled the plugs. The front 3 plugs were black and sooty, but not wet. The rear 3 plugs looked just like they did when I installed them. Not wet and haven't fired at all. I am stumped as to how this whole bank can be dead. I put a known good coil on one of them and tested for spark, but no go. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this before I tear into the wiring harness. Are there separate fuses for each bank? Any ideas?

Yes. There are two motors; tilt and telescopic. The image is of a 1998 column.

Draining just the radiator should be sufficient. You do know the proper procedure on how to refill and bleed the cooling system?