Edmunds Answers questions

Thanks, Isuzu Stuck Key, ABS light, and Intemitant wipers.

dellborg — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:25:32 GMT

Just want to say thanks. You put me on the right track to get the key out of my Isuzu Rodeo. I found that a screw hold the shit release cable hosing had falen out and I was able to find it and put it back in and the key came right out. Do you have any thoughts on the Isuzus and the ABS light coming on or the intermitant windshield wipers, the wire return, and the rear wiper not working.

Thanks Again
Carl

2002 trooper does it need a timing belt at 60

whittle — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:05:03 GMT

does a 2002 trooper have to have a new timing belt at 60 for 650.00
and the check 4wheel light comes on dealer says its DTC's 24 & 28
and that I need a vacuum solenoid for front axle for 319.49
arn't these covered in my 7yr 100,000 warranty?

Pete

Isuzu Trooper. I was told production stopped in the early 90's for a year or two, then resumed with a body style change. Is this true?

tokyoradiator — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:51:00 GMT

A parts specialist told me that there was a year or two in the 90's that troopers weren't made. So hypothetically no such animal could exist as a '91 or '92 model? I had an '86 and currently own an '88. This comes up every so often and I want it settled for sure.

Where can I buy a rack and pinion rebuilding manual for an Isuzu Rodeo 1998?

mangonz1 — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:11:44 GMT

where can i buy a rack and pinion repair manual for a isuzu rodeo 1998

My 2001 rodeo gas gauge doesn't seem to work. It is always showing "empty" and the gas tank light is always flashi

drusso — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:52:20 GMT

My 2001 rodeo gas gauge doesn't seem to work. It is always showing "empty" and the gas tank light is always flashing. Is it the float? How do i fix it or can I fix it myself?

What is the difference between Winter Drive, Power Drive & 4-Wheel Drive

brinkton91 — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 11:45:46 GMT

I have a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo that was bought used and did not have an owner's manual. What are the differences between the Winter Drive, Power Drive & 4-Wheel Dive buttons? When are the best times to use each? What is the best way to turn them on/off? In Park or while driving?

Cannot disengage 4-wheel drive

brinkton91 — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 12:00:29 GMT

I have a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo in 4-wheel drive. While in Park, I hit the 4-wheel drive button to disengage. The light on the dashboard blinks, but then stops blinking and remains on. When the 4-wheel drive was initially engaged (also while in Park) it was in H. While driving it began making a noise and shaking. I pulled over, parked and placed in it 4L where it has been since and has been driving just fine. The snow is now melting and I would like to disengage the 4-wheel drive, but have been unable to do so. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

where or how do I fill tranny fluid in a 2000 isuzu rodeo with auto transmission 4x4?

ercthgreat — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 21:55:31 GMT

I changed filter and gasket, however I am not sure of the location to refill the fluid, the only spot I found does not seem correct. I would like to be sure before I put vehicle back on the road. There is no dip stick trany is to be filled like a manual? till fluid runs out of fill hole.

my 2000 isuzu rodeo ls has a vibration at highway speeds and makes a clunking sound when I stop or as I take off

rhalsey — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:02:49 GMT

The clunking noise sounds like my driveshaft making noise at the rear when I take make foot off the brake and start going it clunks.I think my vibration is related to the clunking but not sure

I have a 1991 rodeo, manuel transmission and I can't put it into gear.

helpme2008 — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:26:43 GMT

I never had problems with the transmission before, but it is an older car with 200,000 miles

1991 rodeo i found the resevoir, in the upper right hand corner, what fluid do i use

helpme2008 — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:37:30 GMT

not sure where the break master cylinder is

Isuzu Axiom Transmission Cooler Line Blew.... Normal???

jerryp49 — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:03:07 GMT

Hello all,
I have a 2002 Isuzu Axiom 2w drive. I've owned it since new and have babied it with good maintenance, oil changes etc.

I had the transmission serviced at 45k miles and had just about reach 90k miles for my next service of the tranny. Unfortunately the week before I was going to take it to the dealer for service, the oil cooler line to the radiator blew without warning. No leaks or other signs were evident before the failure.

Since it was the pressure hose from the tranny that split open, all of the fluid was dumped immediately had the car coasted to a stop. We had it towed to the dealership here in West Palm Beach and they replaced both hoses, the filter, gasket and flushed the tranny all of which came to $507. With the towing charge, I'm out about $600.

My question to the group is this: Should I have expected this line to let go this soon? How many others have blown with less than 90k miles?

I'm still covered under the 120k mile / 10-year power-train warranty by Isuzu but the dealership said that this pressure line is not part of that warranty. Should I appeal to Isuzu for my out of pocket expenses?

Thanks in advance for your replies,
Jerry
SE Florida

Have 2000 isuzu rodeo. cannot fine transmission refill plug to check/add fluid. Any diagrams or help

lpresson — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:48:53 GMT

Is there a online diagram available to fine 2000 isuzu rodeo transmission refill plug? Cannot find it. need help asap

i have a 1995 isuzu rodeo

jazoog53 — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:20:58 GMT

1995 isuzu rodeo. the trans quit working first i had no forward gears and no reverse now i have forward and no reverse. then after sitting a while i took the battery out and put it back in the head lights work and dash lights work and it wont start when you turn the key. the radio and power windows and inside lights dont work. accs pretty much. part of the negative terminal is broken off. help please. on both problems. its an eletronic transmission

on a '98 trooper, where should the 4x4 hi-low selector be positoned when the driver engages "on demand" 4x4?

tunc — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:49:07 GMT

the 4 wheel drive in-dash icon flashes when i engage "on demand" button; i noticed the hi-low shifter is in "hi" i believe it used to be in "neutral"(between hi or low; now when i disengage the shifter the truck doesn't drive/move, so i believe the transmision must be damaged as well as 4x4

Why is my 2000 Isuzu Trooper using brake fluid? Is this normal?

sheliak — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:17:20 GMT

We just bought my 2000 Isuzu Trooper last week. The brake light started coming on two days after we bought it. It was low of brake fluid. Could something major be wrong or is it normal for it to use brake fluid like this?

Axle/locking hubs? 1994 Isuzu Rodeo

goheels — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:59:01 GMT

Ok so my original hubs went out to get new ones through isuzu it was to expensive. I went with superwinch. anyway i have been hearing a rattle real bad when hitting bumps big and small. i took my truck to the mechanic and he tells me who ever put the hubs on left the "retaining ring" out of the end of the axle now it can slop in and out. well that destroyed my driver side axle. does this sound right. im just looking for a second backup for when i go yell at the people who put my hubs i know im right thanks

How do I change the serpentine belt in my Isuzu Ascender?

fredlisa3 — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:54:33 GMT

changing belt

Does anybody have experience with 2002 Isuzu transmission problems?

corinneg — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:57:54 GMT

My transmission started slipping, and reving up like the beginning of a car race. When stopping the car for a few minutes, we were able to get it going, enough to slowly make it home, not going over 35-40mph. We just had it fixed from a transmission shop today, paid $2400 to have a new one built, and sure enough it is STILL SLIPPING.. Mechanic is not in until tomorrow. Has anyone ever had this experience with this car, and if so, what is wrong with it?
It was leaking transmission fluid a few months ago so we had the actuator replaced and this stopped the leakage and it drove a bit better. But here we are, owning this car for under 6 months, and having all of these expensive problems that nobody can seem to fix. The temperature gage is now going up it is really weird. And the check engine light won't go off. It only has 75k miles on it. Is there any hope for the $5k car I just bought and then had to put $2400 into? Any help would be so much appreciated. My fiance and I are so frustrated with this and juggling my one car while this one keep getting repaired has become a nightmare and is costing us time and money.

Thanks,

Corinne

'89 Isuzu 4ZE1 2.6 FI. Where do the 3 plastic wiring connectors go at end of the FI harness? Coil, capacitor, ??

ginnyned — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:11:34 GMT

I just replaced the cylinder head. All wiring connectors accounted for except one. The fuel injector harness ends (fire wall end) with 3 connectors after last injector. One goes to coil. One goes to capacitor. No device there for the third connector??? Any ideas would be helpful. Maybe it is for something my engine does not have? Thanks ....

How do you remove the top brake caliper bolt on a 1987 Isuzu Pickup?

dbashinsky — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:46:12 GMT

The bottom bolt is obvious and can be easily removed. The top bolt does not have a head like the bottom one, a round head only.

Valve cover replacement for a 95 Isuzu Rodeo?

transducer — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:41:41 GMT

Can the valve covers be removed on a 95 rodeo with out removing the intake?

How can I tell which transmission and transfer case I have on a 93 Isuzi Trooper?

gordo12 — Wed, 28 May 2008 23:16:57 GMT

I just bought this vehicle and am trying to figure out the transmission.

Looking for aftermarket coil springs for 1999 Isuzu Trooper

trooper10 — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:09:22 GMT

i need a set of rear coils for my trooper having a difficult time locating help please

Where is the engine oil drain plug and engine oil filter on a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo?

sflagg711 — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:51:57 GMT

I need to change the oil in my 2004 Isuzu Rodeo, but I don't know where the drain plug is located. I also need to know where the engine oil filter is at as well. Any kind of information, diagram or manual would be greatly appreciated.

I have a 93 Isuzu Rodeo and recently Antilock light and Red Brake light come on. What parts I need to check or replace?

r_oroz — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:17:43 GMT

-Iuzu Rodeo 1993 3.2L V6 Engine 4WD

Lights came on after 10 seconds engine started...

Viewing links and answers

kidlat — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:22:52 GMT

i follow your instruction how to view the answer to my question. following the links but still what i view is only my question. can you give me or is there another way so i can view the answer.
i try to send this thru reply on your e-mail but the mail only come back

2000 Isuzu Trooper transmission

rodney12345 — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:13:26 GMT

hi thank you very much for the info!!!!!!!!! will it hurt the trans if i drove it around till i can save for the repair? i unpluged the solenoid pack from the trans everything seems to work great now! (no more slipping)just i notice a little harder shifter but not bed. so with the unpluged all gears now are getting full pressure oil????

I have a 2004 Isuzu Axiom with a low idle. I looked under the hood in search of a throttle cable but there were none.

vpg333 — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:31:24 GMT

I have a 2004 Isuzu Axiom with a low idle. I looked under the hood in serch of a throtle cable but there were none. Looks to be a electronic throtle. How do I raise the idle?

Need to find out why my 94 Isuzu Trooper is going on its 5th master cylinder in 15 months. Need help.

favorite13 — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:08:45 GMT

bought vehicle from my aunt. it has under 90,000 on it. I replaced the first master cylinder sept. 2007. One year later I replaced it again, two weeks later replaced another one, two weeks after that you guessed it another one. My vehicle is in the shop now and yes same problem. My mechanics can't explain why this is going on and they have been unable to get information from the manufacture why this is occurring.

How do I set the clock on a Isuzu Rodeo?

kitty13 — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:40:44 GMT

It is a 1997. I have no manual.

How do I set the clock on the Isuzu Rodeo?

kitty13 — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:15:09 GMT

Thanks for answering the question, but what other button? There is no reset button and no clock button at all. That is why I am having so much trouble. I have tried every 2 button combination I can think of and nothing even selects the clock. Can you be more specific?

The clock is with the radio and cassette player. There are no buttons that say "clock" or "reset" or "program" or "set" like you would expect to find. There are 6 preset buttons for the radio, a fast forward, rewind, and eject for the cassette player. There is a display button, AM/FM button, tape button. Pushing the tuner dial in turns the radio on and off.

Thanks,
Kathy

Car speakers for a 1995 Isuzu Rodeo?

nancyerwin — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:11:43 GMT

Can I buy speakers to fit my sons 1995 Isuzu Rodeo at wal_mart or o"rilleys.He wants more sound.It's for his Christmas gift.If not where can I buy speaks to fit a 1995 Isuzu Rodeo.I live in Murray,Ky.42071

Will any other Isuzu or other model for that matter standard 5 speed transmission fit a 1992 Rodeo 3.1 4x2?

whwr55 — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:41:53 GMT

what transmission will interchange with 1992 Rodeo 5 speed manual 4x2 3.1 engine

What are the bolt torque specs and sequence for the head of a RLJ, 4-cylinder, 2.6 L Isuzu engine (1991)?

TAB42 — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 11:37:12 GMT

Isuzu pickup; head gasket replacement.
Must torquing be redone after a short mileage?

97 Isuzu Rodeo replacement transmission?

JJworcester — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:19:02 GMT

Can I replace my 97 4X4 Rodeo transmission with a 94 4X4 model one? If not, what year tranny is competible with it???

My EGR valve is stuck closed on my 2002 Isuzu Trooper. Do I need to replace it or can I do something else?

bill217 — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:18:48 GMT

Can someone tell me where the EGR is located on the yr2002 trooper?

I have a 1992 Isuzu Trooper 3.2L. Does anyone know what the compression psi is supposed to be?

gatorsince96 — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 11:56:47 GMT

I changed the plugs and wires. When I pulled two of the plugs, they had oil on them. I changed them anyway and it's still running bad. So I thought I would do a compression test, but I don't know what the psi is supposed to be.

Harmonic balancer bolt direction on 3.2 Isuzu Rodeo?

schoop1 — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:10:56 GMT

Trying to get bolt out of harmonic balancer. 1996 3.2 Isuzu Rodeo, which direction loosens it? CW or CCW? Timing belt idler bolt come loose allowing it to jump time. Is it probable that the valves hit? It has an automatic transmission and died while going down road. Have no idea as to what speed!?

Are all Isuzu 3.5L engines DOHC?

winever — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:30:37 GMT

I'm looking to buy a Trooper and my mechanic suggests the SOHC are more desireable than DOHC. were both offered in 2001, 2002 model years? Thanks, Mike.

My 2003 Isuzu Rodeo's oil dipstick has 2 weird orange plastic things and no clear way to read it. Can you tell me how?

Lobo — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:52:42 GMT

Same as above

99 Isuzu Rodeo jerking problem and cylinder 3 misfire.

sagedog — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:28:00 GMT

Lets see, I changed the IAC, seems to be better, drove about 30 miles and didn't stall, still was rough at starting while engine is warm but did not stall out. I changed the plugs later in the day, for the most part they looked fine. Now after that i started her up and was ok for awhile and then.....Cylinder 3 misfire again(a few times today), and then code 121,throttle position sensor, I drove back home and the car was jerking quite harshly, I've had this happen before and it always cleared up, my question is, is that a possible tranny issue or some how related to code 121, I have read it could be the tranny fluid level setting the code off, or since I had removed the throttle body earlier is it more likely that?

I have a 04 Isuzu Rodeo and the ABS light is on. When it is driven and the brake is applied the pedal and car shudders.

miller811 — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:54:29 GMT

I have a 04 Isuzu Rodeo and the ABS light is on.When it is driven and the brake is applied the pedal and car shudders. The pads and rotors are new.

Can I install on my 2002 Isuzu Axiom a DVD/GPS/Bluetooth stereo system named Eonon?

white1angel — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:02:59 GMT

well my Isuzu Axiom 2002 come with a cassette stereo and a cd changer,but i was trying to install a much more technological stereo but some people say I can't install this new system because my stereo has the ac and other features in it, and they say it cant be done, can you help me? is it true or false?

1995 Isuzu Pickup stereo advice needed!

jim310 — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 13:17:26 GMT

i have a 1995 Isuzu Pickup with gray interior. my face on my stereo became loose and the passenger side of the face came away from the casing. the unit will come on and the clock will display and you can adjust the volume, but none of the other buttons work. i was wondering if anyone had any tips or more importantly if anyone knew if a stereo out of a rodeo or a prior year pickup will work.
Thanks
Jim

Where's the flasher for Isuzu Rodeo 1992?

mrspeedy — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:39:37 GMT

I cant find the signal light flasher for my Isuzu Rodeo 1992

What could be causing these codes? 96 Isuzu Trooper.

casper8791 — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:23:24 GMT

P0101 MAF Circuit Malfunction, P0300 Random cylinder misfire, P0401 EGR Flow insufficient. I have a 96 Isuzu Trooper, I replaced the EGR valve in Oct. The codes were cleared and I still get this code. My thoughts were the O2 sensor. I have 168,000 miles on it. I NEED to get these resolved, I have to go on a trip next weekend.
Sincerely,
Donna B

I have a 1996 Isuzu Trooper LS that I want to add a tow package to.

msrose59 — Fri, 01 May 2009 09:37:06 GMT

I have a 1996 Isuzu Trooper LS that I want to add a tow bar/package to so I can pull a small camper (not pop up). Has anyone else done this and how hard is it to do myself (as in a friend doing welding etc). Also what am I looking at in cost. My vehicle info says I can tow up to 5000 lb.
Any info would be appreciated. I have done some WEB searching without much success and am (of course!) a single woman with NO idea on stuff like this!
My grandkids are excited about a summer camping trip with Nanna!

Where would I look for a 16" Isuzu Trooper OEM wheel '98-02?

pops56 — Mon, 04 May 2009 19:13:41 GMT

Where would I look for a 16" trooper oem wheel 98-02?

What would be a fair price ?

Why does my Vauxhall Monterey lose engine power?

mez5 — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:35:18 GMT

My Vauxhall Monterey 3.1 starts no problem, then has no engine power, why is this?