slappy96

Real similar problem I'm having with an 1992 SC 300. For about a month, the car wouldn't start on the first try. Leave the key in the on position for about 10 sec and it would start strong the next try. Initially thought it was the battery, but it didn't act exactly like it. Over the last thirty days, it got worse and worse until I needed a jump. Got a jump start and drove about 5 miles, BAM darkness. No Dash lights, no power steering, no power brakes, no engine. No nothing except vanity lights, seatbelt light and door going "ding, ding" when you open it. Got a new battery from Sears and took it to the car. Yes, you guessed it for the 10,000th time. Wrong polarity. Guy and Sears was a little questionable on the details and I was in too much of a hurry to check. Massive sparks when I tried to connect the terminals and after that my 120A Alternator Fuse was blown. I have no idea if that happened before or after I tried to put the wrong battery in the car. Long story longer, I cannot get the 120A fuse out of the car to replace it. (Any ideas:)?) I have a new one, but I don't know if that is going to fix the problem. My plan was to replace the alternator if it didn't, but it sounds like that may not be the issue. I'll definately post if my situation gets resolved.

Looking for some expertise on SC300 Brakes! I just finished replacing the rotors and pads on my 1992 SC300. Took it out for a little test drive and noticed that the front left wheel was really hot. I noticed earlier that the caliper mounting bracket has pneumatic bolt housings with rubber boots on them. One of them didn't move in and out (guess it was siezed). I didn't think anything of it, but now I'm pretty sure that's the problem. I figure the caliper can't disengage because the housing isn't pushing it back out or at least allowing it to apply even pressure. Question is....has anyone had any experience with this or had to replace it? Autozone and Kragen don't carry the part and can't get it. No luck with irontoad or any of the other online suppliers. I don't know the Lexus part number. I guess it's dealer time??? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I've attached a pic of the part I'm talking about. Thanks Slappy

Any info on where I might find new center caps for a 1992 SC300. Standard (not gold or chrome). Thanks Slappy