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Steve, Host
Who do I call above the zone manager. He does not know what he is talking about. Any names or addresses.
Isuzu Motors America, Inc.
Owner Relations
13340 183rd Street
Cerritos, CA 90702
800-255-6727 Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (PST) Monday to Friday
My wife just experienced an Ascender problem that might be similar to yours. Thus I am interested in what you have been able to do/find out since you posted the thread two months ago.
First off, the car wouldn't start. It had battery power in that the headlights were normal illumination, but the interior lights were not working and dash lights very dim (this was at night). Plugged car into battery charger and immediately started vehicle. Car was running very rough ("shaking"). let it run ~20 min then tried to back out of driveway. "Shaking" was even worse when placed gear into reverse. Got to street, put in drive and car would barely move. Throttle to the floor and went nowhere. Was shaking/rough running/seemed about to stall out.
So, there is our recap. I am getting ready to call the dealer and let him know its coming his way. I saw your note on throttle response and you dealer's (typical) response. Thought I'd ask for an update.
Thanks,
Stag15
GM Ends Production of Isuzu Ascender (Inside Line)
Steve, Host
I understand that Toyota is taking over part of the old Isuzu/Subaru plant in Indiana.
http://blogs.edmunds.com/Straightline/Comments/274
I just purchased a 2003 Ascender Extended Loaded S model. It's got high miles (144,000) but other than that, it's in mint condition. There are a few things wich made me feel comfortable about buying it even though it has the miles:
Carfax checked out 100%
The dealer I got it from, took it in on trade from the original owner for another Ascender.
All the miles are highway oriented.
I purchased a 2 yr./24,000 mile power-train warranty.
The price was $8,900!
Are there any hints or fore-warnings you all can lend me that might help regarding this year, model, pkg., etc.?
Thanks,
Steve
Judging by the activity in here, it's about time to shut the barn door.
Isuzu's 2007 Line May Be Final Year in U.S. (Inside Line)
Steve, Host
Isuzu Buying Alabama Land for Plant (Auto Observer)
I have a 2007 Ascender. I live in AZ and hunt and fish. I want to get away from the crowds and do some four wheeling. I am looking for someplace that has the gear needed to rig the machine right. A good bumper & winch, roof rack, etc
Anybody have a good source. I have looked over the net and not much to be found by googling. help
rob
Thanks, Jarvis :shades:
Does anyone know anything about this? Is it as simple as having the code cleared?
Thanks for any information you can provide :-)
Pam
If anyone has any information on where this part is located I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.
Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
My car is no longer under warranty and I'm just going to replace the gas sensor myself. I've googled how to do it and it seems easy enough, I just need to find where the floor panel is.
Sorry I couldn't be any help and I wish you the BEST of luck with your Ascender. I hope you don't get to hate it as much as I hate mine.
I've had the Idle Sensor issue, brake lights that won't stay lit, the truck idles strangely when I am not actively driving, the check engine light has been on for almost a year (nothing we have tried works), and tonight the check engine light is blinking. Tires have slow leaks, and when all the doors are shut, and the windows are shut it sounds like a window is open. Mine could be possessed by some car demon (I hadn't thought about that).
Isuzu, please stop selling trucks. My problems started the exact month my warranty expired...coincidence, or good timing on Isuzu's part.
Glad to have the opportunity to vent... I might be on here tomorrow; because my truck probably won't start tomorrow - which means I won't have a way to work. Yay!
Our check engine light also has been on for a year or so. our mechanic checks it and says don’t worry about it, Some sensor. It does come and go but seems to come on more when the gas gauge is ¼ or less. By the way we have a great mechanic and I trust him and then some.
As for engine light I drive an 2005 Chevy Colorado pickup and the light has been on for 2 + years.
Good luck.
He did tell me that this is NOT an at-no-cost repair (or a warranty repair), but that GM is footing part of the bill for the repair/replace provided the vehicle is less than 10 yrs old and under 130K miles. He recommended that I call and ask Isuzu/GM what the deal is and whether or not they will help me pay for the same repairs on their red-headed step-child vehicle brand. (And that if that doesn't work to have a temper-tantrum/ hissy-fit until I get them to help me pay for part of the repairs to my vehicle.)
I have been fortunate with my 05 Ascender, I bought it brand new and I haven't had any major issues with it, one warranty recall repair in the first six months I owned it. It now has just over 100k miles. I've been very pleased with it.
My 05 ascender 7 passenger recently developed a clicking from rear passenger side cargo area. Click starts when I turn on rear air and does for a minuet or so. Does not happen every time rear a/c is turned on. Now the front dash blower is working intermittently. Could the rear clicking be causing dash fan problem? Also how do you access the rear right cargo area where clicking is coming from. Looks like the whole inside panel needs to come off.
Thanks
Jim