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hiphophippo

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  • Lexus Model
    RX300
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    2002
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    North Carolina (NC)

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  1. So I have a 250K RX300 which is leaking (a bit) from the power steering pump. I'd like to get a decent power steering pump. Ive looked at Amazon, Ebay and a variety of "Auto" stores. Prices range from under $100 to over $300. Ive bought parts from all 3 "suppliers", so far everything has worked fine. I tend to prefer "Auto" stores, after all they only deal with cars. So any suggestions, should I only go Toyota or are there other makes to consider? New or rebuilt? There's no rush, the leak isnt major.
  2. Just in case anyone wanted to know how I fixed this. New rectifier $30, installed and fixed problem.
  3. Ok just to be dense, what does a rectifier holder actually do. Im guessing it takes all the volts coming out of the generator and via diodes makes sure that its all positive (and the voltage regulator makes sure its 12v or near as dammit).
  4. So my "battery charging" indicator came on and stayed on. Removed the alternator (the service manual calls it a generator, whatever), stripped it down to the voltage regulator and rectifier. Did the continuity tests and the rectifier holder is pretty much bad. Only one terminal (of 4) actually has the correct continuity. So next question can I get a replacement? OK I have one more question, when I removed the alternator, did I really need to remove the adjusting bolt? Sure I took the pivot and adjusting lock bolt, but the Hayes manual just said loosen the adjusting bolt, whilst the Lexus repair manual said take all 3 out. That adjusting bolt is like a foot long and I reckon I didnt need to do it.
  5. OK, its been a while since Ive been on this site, you've helped me before so "fingers crossed". RX300, 2002, FWD, same engine, same tranny, same everything. 250K. Lent the car to the girlfriend, dead battery ... charged the battery but the "charging circuit light" stays on. Havent done anything other than made sure the drive belt is on. Ive got the 2002 Lexus Repair manual "the bible", it details removing and repairing the generator and a bunch of electrical tests. Connected a "code reader", no codes... snafu. Im about to start making electrical measurements. Any words of wisdom guys?
  6. OK, so I know this topic is old (like me & my car), but is there any chance anyone knows the part number or where I can get the 10 pin male plug that would fit into the Trailer harness socket, sure I could tin wire (if my hands didn't shake much - alcohol or age?) but I'd prefer to get a plug and wire it up and then plug it in. Before anyone says "Google it" I have for about 3 hours last night and I had nightmares of drowning in electrical sockets. Great site, grovel, grovel. Hey, question, if the brake light warning is on but they both work, is it the brake light on the window? - that doesn't seem to come on when I put a 10lb barbell on it.
  7. Looking for a nice SUV to retire with - within a budget. Thought I was looking at a old Mercury Tribute - bad eyesight I guess. But it was a 2002 Lexus RX300 - nicest car Ive owned since my Metro Vanden Plas (Im a Brit) and that was a long time ago. Ive just had it for 5 weeks - thank goodness it really was 2 careful owners. It is a fantastic car, sometimes I just sit in it, on the driveway. And why this site, you've got some guys who really know their stuff and seem friendly and polite. The maintenance details are good.
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