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I also found someone with the same TOD problem as mine at VMAG. After 30 minutes of driving the system clunks and harshly engages over 40 mph. This guy had the TOD Vacuum Actuator replaced and it solved his problem. I am hoping to bring my truck in for a follow up on this problem and see if that is it. Not a major deal because the 4wd operates fine, but long term it is something I want fixed.
http://www.4x4mountainsport.com/
They only carry Trooper stuff, but it looks nice!
-mike
http://www.iace.com/ia/trooper
On to happier thoughts. Went skiing up at Big Bear in SoCal in March with 3 buddies. Started snowing Saturday night, and never stopped. By Sunday morning had over 18" of snow on my Trooper, and we decided to cut the trip short (were going to ski Sunday morning as well) and head home. 2 main roads were closed, so had to take the backway, up and over the summit, in what was now a blizzard (for SoCal anyway). Happy to say that my stock Trooper with TOD engaged was the *only* SUV to make it off the mountain w/o having to stop for chains. Quite amusing to drive by and wave as all the Explorer/Expedition/ Suburban/Tahoe/4Runner owners chickened out and pulled over to put on chains in a driving snowstorm. Odd thing is, I was watching the TOD gauge regularly and only occasionally did the power shift to all 4 wheels. What a sure-footed truck!
Thanks
-mike
I hope to find out in the next couple days, when I attempt to put them on, whether the side steps are the proper fit.
By the way, St. Charles sells most Isuzu stuff for 15% off manufacturer list price (some items like oil filters are on sale occasionally for even more-- the last 3 I ordered were 30% off). The black ones were $279.40 including shipping. That's $60 off list (local dealers usually sell for list, sometimes even more).
-mike
http://www.iace.com/ia/trooper
The TOD does cause some jerking, but I attribute this to the wheels grabbing for traction. The other day it was cold and raining, I disengaged 4wd at a stop light. When I stepped on it, the back end started to go sideways. With TOD the truck goes straight with a little jerking as the 4wd kicks in to prevent slipping. With the amount of torque the vehicle has it isn't surprising that when 4 wheels grab at once the vehicle has a little kick to it!
The Trooper does better than average for "real world" injuries. Positive information, this goes along with the insurance institutes latest press release stating that heavier vehicles fair better in car to car crashes, so while the trooper results are marginal if you hit a tree dead on, these results seem to indicate that it is safer when involved with a multiple vehicle collision. I am connecting the dots a little, but I think I am making accurate assumptions.
The front dash rattle during cold starts seems to be coming from the odometer or directly behind it. I haven't made it back to the dealer as of yet to actually have it fixed.
The rear rattle on my 2000 Trooper Limited was coming from the rear doors. It sounded like it was coming from the bench and the cargo area. However, it was the latch assembly on the rear doors (both upper and lower). Open the rear doors, move the plastic latch back and forth and you may hear the noise that's been haunting you as it was me. This fixed the problem.
-Steve
Mountain Trip Update:
Took the Trooper to upstate PA to the Endless Mountains (2820 altitude)on a hunting trip. The truck was literally un-stop-able. I had the truck stopped, in 1/2 tire deep, thick mud and it pulled out as if it were on paved road. I was going straight down a muddy mountain, rock covered path on a serious decline and with 4L engaged and the trans locked in 1st gear..... this truck road with such control, I didn't even need to ride the break...! I was putting Dodge's and Ford's to shame..! Liv'en Large !
Totally Incredible...!
~Steve
ps: The Super H headlights, with the PIA fogs did the trick. The fogs especially. Plenty of front light for those dark mountain roads.
-mike
'00 Trooper LS
'88 Subaru XT6
tnx!
-mike
arktrooper1-- yes, $279.40 including shipping. That's exactly 15% off list, and exactly 15% higher than my local dealers. Local dealer wanted $140 for installation (presumably, 2 hours labor @ $70 per!)! These things each go on with 3 bolts (haven't done it yet) and I've heard it's a 30-minute job. That probably means it will take me 1-2 hours, since I'm so mechanically un-inclined.
I have a similar dash rattle as you, I think. If the fuel line trick fixes it, I owe you one.
I noticed it on a recent trip on some mountain roads in West Va. It occured between 2100-2300 RPM, generally when under load, i.e., going up a long hill. It sounds as if there is light metal or plastic that is buzzing at those RPMs. I will check the fuel line that you mentioned, and see if it makes a difference my moving it or putting some material under it. If it works, THANKS!
-Ken
-mike
is there some way to turn it off. All so where is the radio anteana, we get poor reception on AM.is there a way to improve this.
Thanks for the help.
Bear.
-steve
Has anyone noticed this, especially after mountain driving.
Thanks
Bear.
TOD can be active in any conditions and engaged below 60mph. I've had my truck as GPM said upto 115mph with the TOD engaged. When de-activated you will be in 2wd (RWD). 4-Lo can be activated only in Neutral, and shouldn't be used at high speeds (I beleive someone said about 20mph) Although I've probably had it in 4Lo up to about 40-45mph.
-mike
-mike
Probably what he meant was the fuel line is mounted on the other side of the firewall from the dash, in the engine compartment.
Last night it got pretty cold and I think I experienced the rattle behind the instruments on the dash that some of you have talked about on here. Although I could find the source myself I would appreciate it if someone could tell (again) exactly where it's coming from and how they fixed it. Thanks!
I think I've figured out what the two people who have had transfer case noise are talking about. When I engage 4 HI the whole truck seems "heavier" and when I'm driving slowly or coming to a stop I hear that sound. It isn't particularly loud or annoying and I just chalked it up to the FWD mechanicals and TOD being engaged. I have a theory though that while not delicate the transfer cases can be damaged by not engaging or disengaging 4 LO completely and then driving the truck. I also think, like some of the rest of you, that kedrick's Trooper did not have the replacement transfer cases installed properly, particularly the adjustment of the 4 LO shift lever. Consequently he kept having problems. Really!...What are the chances that two replacement cases would also be "defective" like the first. Kind of defies the odds, doesn't it???!!! I don't mean to be a Trooper "aplologist" and I know they're not perfect (what is?) but there's obviously something wrong here other than chronically faulty transfer cases.
BTW, though, Isuzu DIDN'T handle kedrick or the problem well if kedrick's account of the incident was correct.
Otherwise,It goes in for a state inspection on Tues and they will also replace the gas gauge sender because it always seems to read much less than what is actually in the tank. Hope that fixes it.
Mike , in NY it should only be $10 for the safety only inspection for the first 2 years,right?
Rob
I believe the dealer is at fault here, and Isuzu hasn't handleded it in the best manner.
-mike
If you are in NYC, we should get some people together to do some light wheeling in NJ or Downstate NY.
-mike
my troop is also mono tone. i think it's cause i got the gold package. i called isuzu and they were basically useless. i'll take it into the dealer and have them look at it. I have to take it back anyway for the recall that I just received in the mail.
steve
As I posted before, I paid $279.40 from St. Charles Isuzu in St. Louis. Shipping is UPS and always free from St. Charles. The price is 15% off manufacturer list.
The side steps seem sturdy when installed and will definitely help my pregnant wife get into the truck, but I definitely like the looks of my monotone Red Rock Mica Trooper better without the side steps.
It is below freezing and I took the truck for spin to check wind-noise from the rack. No rattle this year? I just put dry gas in? I wonder if it has something to do with condensation in the fuel line?