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Hawaii and New Mexico are both rust free places so your Trooper will look new for a very long time.
I have a '98 Trooper with about 81K miles. Love, love the vehicle - have owned it for about 2 years.
The great majority of driving I do is in the city, so I rarely use the cruise control. However, when I DO use it - at speeds of 60 and above, it frequently will kick the transmission out of 4th gear (I think that's the final gear...) at the SLIGHTEST incline. I'm talking about an incline that if I was NOT using the cruise, no WAY would the transmission need to downshift in order to negotiate.
I've tested it. I can maintain constant highway speeds with no problem whatsoever and NO TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTING without cruise control.
If I let the cruise handle that same stretch of road - it will most likely, at some point, kick the tranny out of final gear at a slight incline...and it doesn't exactly go RIGHT back to final gear after it does so, either. It takes a few moments of completely flat road.
It's unpredictable, yet consistent - as it happens every time I use the cruise for ANY substantial time period...like maybe more than 20 minutes.
So, it's weird - separately, the transmission shifts beautifully...no issues - and in theory, the cruise works well as it holds the speed quite accurately. Somehow - the 2 of them don't get along!
Would really appreciate some feedback. By the way, I have done all required maintenance on the vehicle...I want it to last!
Thank you.
1998 Isuzu Truck Trooper LTD V6-3.5L
Vehicle Level Cruise Control Description and Operation
Description and Operation
The cruise control system uses mechanical, electrical and vacuum-operated devices to maintain vehicle speed at a setting selected by the driver.
System Description
The cruise control unit receives command signals from the cruise control switch. It receives information about operating conditions from the brake switch, the speedometer, the clutch switch (manual transmission) and the automatic transmission mode switch and Powertrain control module (PCM) (automatic transmission).
The cruise control unit sends operational signals to the devices that regulate the throttle position. The throttle position maintains the selected vehicle speed. The control unit compares the actual speed of the vehicle to the selected speed. The control unit then uses the result of that comparison to open or close the throttle.
The brake light switch releases the system's control of the throttle at the instant the driver depresses the brake pedal. The switch sends a signal to the cruise control unit when the brake pedal is depressed; the cruise control unit responds by allowing the throttle to close. The clutch interrupt switch or the automatic transmission mode switch sends a disengage signal input to the cruise control unit that also allows the throttle to close.
System Operation
The cruise control system will set and automatically maintain any speed above 25 m.p.h. (40 Kph) . To set, press the cruise control main switch so that the "CRUISE MAIN" indicator is ON . After reaching the desired speed, press the set switch. The cruise control unit will receive a set signal input and will activate the cruise control actuator.
Pushing the cruise control switch cancels the cruise control system. This removes power to the cruise control unit and erases the set speed from memory. The cruise control system also disengages when cruising speed is lower than the preset speed by 12 m.p.h. (19 Kph) or more. If the system is disengaged temporarily by the brake switch, clutch switch or the automatic transmission mode switch and vehicle speed is still above 25 m.p.h. (40 Kph) , turn and release the Resume/accel switch turned and released, the set memory is retained, the vehicle automatically returns to the previous set speed.
For gradual acceleration without depressing the accelerator pedal, turn the resume/accel switch and hold it there until the desired speed is reached. This will send an acceleration signal input to the cruise control unit. When the switch is released, the system will be reprogrammed for the new speed. Quickly turning and releasing the resume/accel switch allows you to tap up the preset cruising speed. Each turn increases the preset speed by 1 m.p.h. (1.6 Kph) . The Preset speed can be increased by up to 10 m.p.h. (16 Kph) in this manner.
To slow the vehicle down, depress and hold the set/coast switch. This will send a deceleration signal input to the cruise control unit, causing the vehicle to coast until the desired speed is reached. When the desired speed is reached, release the set/coast switch. This will reprogram the system for the new speed. Quickly depressing and releasing the set/coast switch allows you to tap down the preset cruising speed. Each depress decreases the preset speed by 1 m.p.h. (1.6 Kph) . The preset speed can be decreased to a minimum of 25 m.p.h. (40 Kph) in this manner.
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The joke is a few days after trading the Trooper, we received the largest snow storm in the history of the state When I was finally able to navigate out of my sub division (a week later), there, across the street from the entrance of my subdivision, on the front line of the dealer's lot, sat my recently traded Trooper.
I think it was laughing at me.
It took until 2006 for me to finally purchase another 4X4. I bought a new Land Rover LR3 mostly because it reminded me of my old Trooper I never should have traded. The basic configuration, driving position, and off road behavior of these two serious off roaders are so very close.
I still miss the Trooper (although the "butt warmers" in the LR3 sure are nice on a cold winter morning...
Keith
He won't get great mileage (18 mpg average), and the 6 CD player will eventually eat 6 CDs. The heated seats are very nice.
Any ideas or experiences on this type of problem?
As far as the ECU, rebuilt ECU's are available, and some rebuilders can be found on ebay. They will also rebuild your original ECU if that is what you would prefer. I sent what I thought was a bad ECU to one of them, not for an Isuzu, and they called me and told me that the ECU was not bad and would only rebuild it if I directed them to do so. I thought that was pretty professional of them. I think the price was around $200 dollars. You might want to check around on that. Good luck
I'm looking for the torque specs for the following:
- hex bolts that connect the axle and hub
- spindle nut
- three screws that hold the spindle nut retainer
- bolts for the brake caliper mounting bracket
- bolts for the brake caliper
Thanks in advance.
1999 Isuzu Truck Trooper V6-3.5L
Vehicle Level Brakes and Traction Control Disc Brake System Brake Caliper Specifications
Specifications
Adjusting Method Self-Adjusting
Piston Diameter: Front 2.38 in
Rear 1.63 in
Support Bracket Bolts: Front 115 ft.lb
Rear 76 ft.lb
Caliper Attaching Bolts: Front 54 ft.lb
Rear 32 ft.lb
Bleed Screw 69 in.lb
Hose to Caliper Bolt 26 ft.lb
1999 Isuzu Truck Trooper V6-3.5L
Vehicle Level Brakes and Traction Control Disc Brake System Brake Rotor/Disc Specifications
Specifications
Brake Disc/Rotor Front Standard Thickness 26.0 mm
Minimum Thickness (Wear) 24.60 mm
Minimum Thickness (Refinish) 24.97 mm
Effective Disc Diameter 222.0 mm
Maximum Runout 0.13 mm
Rear Standard Thickness 18.0 mm
Minimum Thickness (Wear) 16.6 mm
Minimum Thickness (Refinish) 16.97 mm
Maximum Runout 0.13 mm
Effective Disc Diameter 269.2 mm
Install hub nut. Turn to the place where there is a chamfer in the tapped hole to the outer side, then attach the nut by using front hub nut wrench J-36827.
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
Tighten the hub nut to 29 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) , then fully loosen the nut.
Tighten the hub nut to the value given below, using a spring scale on the wheel pin. New bearing and New oil seal Bearing Preload: 20 N - 25 N (4.4 lbs. - 5.5 lbs.) Used bearing and New oil seal Bearing Preload: 12 N - 18 N (2.6 lbs. - 4.0 lbs.)
If the measured bearing preload is outside the specifications, adjust it by loosening or tightening the bearing nut.
Link to hub part specifications:
http://www.carspace.com/atfdmike/Albums/trooper/99hubtorque1.gif/page/photo.html- #pic
Thanks a lot!!!
-mike
Anyone know a sourse for obscure parts?
Thanks
I just installed Old Man Emu's all around and its like a different vehicle. No more side to side motion and much better cornering. I have not taken them off road yet, but Im sure they will be better since OME is a designated off road shock company.
Save your money/time, do it right and get the OME.
-mike
They are a brand from Australia. Great stuff for the Holden Jackaroo aka Isuzu Trooper.
-mike
Been real busy at work the last year so I haven't posted much lately...but if you are considering shocks, I don't think you can do better for the Trooper.
I have used Mobil 1 10w30 for the past 135,000 miles, it now has 215,000 miles.
???s should I swicth to a heavier oil? 20w50 or 10w40?
One more, I also used K&N Oil filters.
Thanks to all.....
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Replaced TPS, EGR, Throttle Body, Motor on Throttle body total after second trip to dealer. $1600.00 and still have problems. Engine ran fine for 65 miles and I stopped and got back in it. Problem with smoothering not idling, then running 0-1500rpms, dying and acting up. Drove another 200 miles and would die when stopping. The next morning it cranks and seems to run okay. It seems to temperature and distance/time related. Does anyone have any ideas? All help appreciated. Started to Fluctuate RPM and Smothering and dying again
Regards,
Tom
-mike
For a new owner of a Trooper: check that all the tires are the same size and close in the amount of wear so that the limited slip does not get hot.
I have NOT experienced it with my 01' Trooper though. She now has 65K miles on her and she runs just like she did when new. Really tight body, suspension, and plenty of Gooo.
Turns out the plastic clips that retain the glass to the regulator mechanism, one of them had broken. I was told it would take a complete window replacement by the dealer. NO WAY !! I went to my local auto glass shop, he happened to have some 'universal' clips and the special adhesive, so he fixed me up for about $19. The important thing was to spray the window guides down thoroughly with Silicone Spray. That window never worked so good !! It hardly slows down now as it disappears into the door.
And, these windows do NOT have the wire cable drive system. They have a sissor frame driven by a large rotating gear mechanism.
This is normal??
-mike
Anyway, my 2001 2WD blew it's tranny around 60k, but Isuzu put a new one in under the warranty. I'm nearing 120k with a little trepidation, since the next $4k tranny WON'T be covered by them.....
That said, I love my Trooper - classy styling, overall very reliable, and a lot of room.
-mike