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I have a 97 Acura SLX/Trooper with a V-6 + will do the pix if you still need them
NUMBER 2 The main cause if you have checked all sencors this is the ANSWER My 2004 rodeo reduce power lite came on once in awhile if i got out and taped on the throttle body and then started the engine it was good for awhile. what that did was jar the brushes on the throttle actuator motor. every time it came on i just got out and taped on the housing. What i did was remove the motor from the throttle body housing took the motor apart which was very easy where the brushes ride was all black. Took some sand paper cleaned very carefully till all the black was gone. Never came on again 3 years ago. They have a issue with this more than u think several people i told this to and they fixed there reduce power lite issue easy if it comes on try raising hood tapping on the throttle body housing opsite end from where the wire plugs in there is a electric motor in this housing. Then start light goes off do the above and clean
I bought it having CEL on, (has an exhaust leak and egr needs cleaning). Also, abs light is on, cuz brakes need changing, bad. When I bought it, it had close to no oil, but overall good condition.
It does make loud ticking do to the exhaust leak. I'm going to get oil change soon, should I use normail or Mobil 1 synthetic? Also, what weight? I didnt get a manual with it.
I got it for $1600...a bargain. Also, whats a good tuneup to do on it?
I'm 18 and I like cars but need to learn more
about them. Dont know a lot yet, just the basics. Also, would it hurt to drive it with
Cel ad abs light on for a couple months? Or does egr cleankng and exhaust leak need fixing asap?
I'm looking to carry this trooper well over 200k miles, I hope it serves me
well.
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I'm wondering if anyone else has had a similar issue with their speedometer and how it was resolved. Also any hints where to get the best price on the speed sensor? On another note, the parts tech told me that Isuzu dealers are only going to carry parts for Isuzu's for another 4-5 years. Then game over, we are screwed to get parts. Is that statement true?
I use 5w-30 mobil 1 or better. When I have the time and money I will do 6 months or so with amsoil.
As far as a tune up goes:
Plugs- Be sure to get the manual reccomended type.
PCV Valve
Air Filter
I would find out if the timing belt and water pump was replaced around 100k. If not then start planning for it. IMO a good mechanic will tell you to do those items together since you have to tear so much apart to get to it.
I would get the EGR cleaned soon which will only improve performance. Some have related this cleaning to the oil problem I mention below. So you might be burning oil and think that this will fix the problem. Well it wont cure it but it will help.
The exhaust can wait but don't neglect it.
IMO- Stick to the owners manual maintenance guide. If it recommends a fluid change at x amount of miles then do it.
Get more than one opinion and estimate when shopping for the work to be done at a shop.
I am not sure with the 2000 + models if there was a oil drain problem like there is in mine...when the oil cycles up and drains down through the motor there are not enough holes for it to resettle down in the oil pan. Thus the oil stays atop and burns out through the exhaust...almost invisibly and before you know it your driving 70 mph down the highway and your engine seizes up and your pissed off because you didn't have any warning what so ever and you tell yourself "hmmm I thought I was doing regular maintenance...how could this have happened?" SO CHECK YOUR OIL REGULARLY!!! Fortunately I haven't had this problem yet.
I own a 1999 Performance PKG with TOD. Someone removed the TR. Bought with 86,000. Now have 137,000
Repairs and major maintenance items:
Water Pump
Timing Belt.
Rear Differential/ pinion seal leak and replacement.
Cylinder 3 misfire. Just had valve job. Looked like somebody took a bite out of the valve. Looks like pac man.
Currently has exhaust leak. Not yet replaced/ fixed.
Car was raised in Texas for first 50,000 miles. So the A/C compressor was shot. Had that done last year. Since then the rear bank o2 sensor keeps appearing on the "Check engine light" My mechanic told me don't worry about it. I had it replaced once and with-in days it had failed. I cant afford to keep doing that and I don't have time to listen to theories.
Future plans:
Exhaust fix/ replacement
Noisy lifters. Not sure what to do about that.
Tranny flush and a tranny cooler installed. I tow a lot.
Rear air bag stabilizers.
I have a '99 Isuzu Trooper and the rear end has been bottoming out big time. I replaced the rear shocks but that didn't help much at all. I took it to another mechanic and he recommended that I replace the FRONT shocks. Does that sound right? Could it be anything else?
Thanks..
Thanks.
anyone got any ideas
I have a 96 Trooper. there is a parasitic battery drain. when I connect or disconnect the negative battery post I hear a clicking coming from underneath the gear shift lever, or above the transmission. something is remaining engaged . any ideas ?
My 1998 Trooper shuts itself off just like you turn off the key when you put it in drive or reverse, then proceed ten feet or more ! It does not shut its self off when in park or neutral and you gun the engine
Its an auto / four wheel .... 1st mechanic put a new alternator in ... that was not the problem It has been with a 2nd mechanic for almost two weeks with no word on a solution