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Isuzu Rodeo Lights Problems
I have a 995 Isuzu Rodeo, AT, V-6, 2-WD. When you turn the key to "ON" the dash lights and four way flashers start blinking with an audible clicking from the left side of the dash, and will blink fifteen times then quit. If you continue to start, and the engine does start, the lights will do the same and quit. The truck drives fine after that. I found the source of the clicking, a black box (what else?) located above the fuse panel. This box has a lot of wires going to it but I can't find it in any book or Internet source. I have the one-wire diagnostic link, the orange one and do not have any codes. Could this be an error code. Thanks, David
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Edit: There are two sensors to check as well, to make sure of clean contacts or possible replacement. One is the rear speed sensor. The other is the rear ABS sensor location on top of the rear differential. Make sure the contacts are clean and find out the resistance values that should be read and you can find out if they are any good by using a plain multi-meter. Another option is to go to a repair shop to get the codes diagnosed but that would cost a little more money.
The sensor is not hard to change, but is hard to find the new part. It will also cost you approximately $90.00, depending on who you know in the parts market. One bolt holds it in, it may be hard to pull out as it may have a vacuum on it, but it will come out. Once you have it out, if it's not visibly damaged, you can test it with a volt-ohm meter. It should read between 900-2000 ohms resistance on the meter. Anything other than that and it is bad. Once you replace it, crank the vehicle up and shut it down the code should clear. I hope this helps, David.
Thanks in advance
I'm new to the forum and could use some help. I am semi handy with a wrench and would like to try to figure out what the problem is myself before taking it into a transmission shop and paying big bucks.
When I bought the truck it had just had the transmission replaced with one from a junkyard. The previous owner said it was stuck in second gear so he had it replaced. I'm not sure if the problem existed before the tranny swap.
All I know is that now no matter what gear I'm in the backup (reverse light) stays lit on the passengers side tail lamp. I've tried changing the tail lamp. My previous truck was a 95 Passport so I had an extra set around.
Do you think that the transmission shop that they guy had replace the transmission hooked up a wire incorrectly? Is there another cause that anyone can think of for this?
First thought off the top of my head was that the wiring bundle going to that tail light might be grounded out somewhere down the body. Finding a grounded out wire can be a nightmare though and would like to start with the easiest to fix ideas first.
Thanks for any advice in advance.
Paul
On the wiring diagram for the exterior lights, there is only one switch between the fuse for the b/u lights and the bulb itself called the 'mode switch, back-up' (auto) or back-up lamp sw (manual). It should turn both lights on, so I'm thinking either it's stuck on and the drivers light is out, or like you said, that bulb is grounded. Each of those back-up bulbs share a ground with their respective turn signal, so If by turning on the blinker and something changes, that may get you closer.
Hope that helps
The upshift light being on in fifth is another reason I think there could possibly be a problem with how the wires were hooked up when the transmission was replaced.
Anyone else have this issue?
Not sure how the upshift light gets it's signal. What did you find out about the light?
I ask these quesitons because I have some schematics of a 2001, knowing those answers will help figure out what lines to trace.
If the fuse you replaced and continually burns out is the 15A one labeled 'tail' and the headlights continue to work as you said, it sounds like you have a bad tail light relay or wiring from it on towards the lights.
according to the prints, the headlight combo switch has two wires controlling the head and tail lights - headlights is a R/Y (red/yellow) going to the headlight relay, and a G/Y going to the tail relay.
Where the relay is I'm not sure, but I hope this helps anyway
I cannot afford to get pulled over and I live in Florida so I need get this fixed ASAP.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thx in advance.
Thanks for your reply!!
Please can anyone out there help me with this problem?
Thanks for your replies and help in advance.
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I suppose I could have gotten a bad flasher from the parts store. Yesterday evening I swapped all of the bulbs from the not working passenger side with those from the working drivers side. All of the drivers side (front & rear) still worked so that eliminates the bulbs as the problem therefore it seems it would have to be the flasher or in the wiring itself.
I'll get another flasher from a different parts store and try that and keep this forum apprised.
Again thanks! Please if you or anyone else out there has anymore ideas concerning this problem your replies are most welcome.
Thx.
In addition, I have cleaned all sockets, plugs, & contact points thoroughly on the passenger side just to be sure and it still refuses to work. Are there any known trouble spots for shorts in the wiring for this model/year I should look for?
Also, I notice the indicator light (bulb) in the dashboard for the passenger side seems not to be working which is a bulb (checked manual). If this dashboard indicator bulb is burned out could it be causing my problem?
This thing really has me stumped guys & I need my truck to get back & forth to my Doctor, Pharmacist, etc. Please any insight on this will be graciously appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
So anyone willing to toss a confused guy a bone?
I have a 1994 Rodeo and had the same problem with the turn signal not working and making a buzzing noise. Based on some research, I found out it was a turn signal switch but I wasn't willing to spend $200 (I've already spent far too much on this car already). Instead I figured I would get some electrical contact/cleaner spray and shoot it on the switch. I knew the switch was located somewhere in the steering wheel column but I didn't want to remove the steering wheel so I squirted in the opening by the turn signal. It took a few times but it worked. The spray should be at most electrical parts stores. I picked mine up at Radio Shack for $10.
Hope that helps.
The first thing I tried was to check the battery. With the car off, it has 11.8 V across the negative and positive terminals. I then checked all the fuses and they all seemed okay. I can't tell about the relays. I am thinking may be some sort of electrical problem causing all the light and the transmission issues. Now that it wont start I don't know what to do. Any/all suggestions would be appreciated
Curious if you found the answer. Thanks
Tracy
I had a jeep Cherokee with a missing drive shaft. Turned out that the previous owner had bent it and took it off. A new drive shaft was all it needed.
Check the CV-Joint boots for cracks and install a drive shaft. You can probably get one from a salvage yard pretty cheap. It will either work or not.
After a lot of water was dumped on hood of car, (don't ask, but engine was cold), the engine would crank but not start. (key would stay in crank mode unless turned back). I believe that this is normal, key should go back after ignition. Not?
Fuel Pump is ok. Local mechanic is looking at computer run ignition system but after two days still has no idea what is wrong.
Any ideas? Remember this Rodeo has been better than great until now.
At this time, i am having the same problem in my 2002 Rodeo with the battery and brake light going on for a while and then in a short drive both went out in 5 or more diferents ocassions. Please tell me how you solved your problem to see if i can solve mine. Thanks
Someone said it might be a sensor, but which one?
Any ideas
My question is how do i access the bulb.
on a side note. the brake light works when the headlights are off and doesn;'t when the headlights are on.
thanks,
Thanks,
Brian
It its to the right of the glove box mounted to the right. Two wire harnesses plugged to it and two screws and a rear clip holding it. Hard to get to if you have large hands like I do. But I got it after a while.