Isuzu Rodeo

bugsy1 · August 2006

Good evening , have a burning problem my keys just got stuck in the ignition of my 2000 rodeo, it starts shuts off , key just wont come out . although its in park. any one ever have this problem before and any one has any suggestions , thanks in advance i will be going to work now but will be back home in the morning .

tidester · August 2006

I'm sure you have already tried it but just in case - try jiggling your steering wheel left and right as you try to pull the key out.

tidester, host

jmoore81 · August 2006

Sounds like your battery or alternator are failing. The voltage regulator should be built into the alternator. I would take the vehicle to Oreilly or Autozone. They cant test the charging system for free.

bugsy1 · August 2006

HI THERE TIDESTER , I GOT THE PROBLEM FIXED , ON MY WAY FROM WORK I STOPED BY A LOCKSMITH TOLD HIM THE PROBLEM , HE CAME AND LOOK AT IT SAID IT WOULD COST $55.00. AND THE DEALER CHARGE $500-$600. ANY WAY I TOLD HIM I WILL CHECK BACK WITH HIM . CAME HOME TOOK THE PLASTIC COVERING ON THE STEERING COLUMN AND A SCREW FELL OUT ANY WAY I PROCEED SAW THE CABLE THEN SAW WHERE THE SCREW CAME FROM PUT IT IN TRUCK IS WORKING FINE . HE SAID THE CABLE WAS BUSTED AND HE HAD TO DISCONNECT IT . I SAVED A COUPLE BUCKS , TOOK ME LESS THAN 30 MINS . ANY WAY GUYS HAVE A GREAT DAY .

rodeobrit · August 2006

Thanks. I can't remember if they test it in the vehicle or if I have to take it out. It's started being intermittent; some of the time it's showing the full 14-16 or so volts on the in-dash voltmeter; others, it's flat at 12 or just a fraction below. Seems random. I've jiggled and tightened all the relevant connectors around the alternator (why don't they use straightDC generators anymore?). Battery is old, but in fair condition (fluid level was down a bit, refilled it).

Cheers and thanks!

bigbill3 · August 2006

Hello All,
I am still having the same preoblems with my Rodeo. It sounds like a bad starter solenoid as it will usually just make a clicking sound when I turn the key, after several attemps it will usuall start. Also I still have not been able to fix the A/C heater blower motor. As I stated before, I have replaced the resister the dash switch and straight wired the blower motor to check it. It works fine when straight wired but not at all any other time. Also the car has a manual Trans. Any help is appreicated
Thanks,
Bigbill3

jmoore81 · August 2006

They can test it without you removing it. In my case my alternator was bad and the bad charging killed the cells in my battery too. Good luck.

hikick1 · August 2006

I had a similar problem. I took it to two or three shops and everyone said it was fine..it's your battery. Then they decided I had a mystery defective alternator. Using a digital voltmeter, I found a fuse under the dash (I believe it was abs or brake) I can double check....Anyway, my new battery drained flat in a week because of some component connected to the fuse. I simply leave the fuse out and all is fine. Put the fuse in and I have mystery battery drain. I have not had tieme to trace all the components related to the fuse for a break, short, or ground. Hope this helps..

strick · August 2006

My daughter's '94 Isuzu Rodeo is having overheating issues. Not that the gauge is hitting red, but it is getting HOT! I live in Reno and summer temps have been 90-100. The system is recently flushed, thermostat removed, and 50/50 coolant. On the freeway - no problem. Around town the temperature gauge gets to the 3/4 mark. If I turn on the heater (flow bar) = better, if I use the heater fan then I am back to around the 1/2 mark on the gauge. The one thing I have noticed is; I can't get the outer electric fan to kick on (the one outside the A/C cooling core). Is there a fuse associated with that fan, does it work with the engine temp or just the A/C? - I can't find that information (or a fuse). Also, as a side note, when snooping around with the electrical connections to this fan I noticed a corroded out electical connector. The two wires are black with and orange stripe and green with an orange stripe. These wires come out of the same wire grouping as this electric fan harness, but head AWAY from the fan not to it. Sorry for the lengthy post, but I wanted to get all the info out there. Thanks & HELP!

hangmanclaw · August 2006

the sensor is good, i took out the thermastat that didnt work,no i dont have a CEL, no it stalls when the temp gets a 1/4 of the way up,replaced the coil pack,some times it is lower,

jdlarson · August 2006

After a week or so of occassional rough and jerky shifting, I took the rodeo to the local lube joint to change the transmission fluid, only to find out that they don't offer that service on this particular model. Shortly thereafter my A/T OIL TEMP warning light came on and now the car will only move in reverse. Without having a dip stick for the A/T fluid and without being able to locate a filler plug I am unable to tell if it is low on fluid. Is this a serious transmission problem or is it simply low on fluid?

xmil · August 2006

you say its not going into any gear but reverse , i wouldnt think low fluid level would be doing that unless some damage has allready been done to the transmission , sounds to me like a serious problem get it looked at fast and let them know whats going on ......they should be able to fill your a/t trans fluid
let me know what happens

b_rust · August 2006

hi this is my first post here and i have had my 97 rodeo for about a year now. when i got it it was a wreck and i fixed it. the problem i am having now is that it wont start. i drove it home from work and all was well, went inside for about 3 hours and went to leave agian. when i got in all seemed well went to turn the ignititon and there was a clicking almost the battery wouldnt turn over. i tried it 2-3x's and then it started ticking on the inside and the security light starting flashing insync with the tick. the batter charges to 12 and all my the "idiot" lights are on can someone help me plz i have to drive this to work in the morning

b_rust · August 2006

ok a new saga to the post before, got to messing with it and got the ticking to stop, i just kept flipping the security switch on it. went to crank it and lost all power to everything. popped the hood and beat on the battery cable and the juice went to flowing agian, repeated the last step just watch it power down. if anyone knows what is up plz help!!!!

bfalck · August 2006

Hi, the speedometer, tachometer and most of the warning lights on my 2000 Isuzu Rodeo just went out. I do not see any fuses that control these. I just had two emission sensors replaced. Any suggestions?

chazlink · August 2006

Hello all,

I recently had a clutch go out on my V6 rodeo, so I ordered the new clutch and replaced it myself. However, after putting the transmission back up and bleeding the system, I am unable to depress the clutch without a TON of force and really I cannot get it to the floor. It almost feels as if 3/4 of the way down that something is pushing back, but I don't know.

I have not tried to bleed the master cylinder as I replaced the master and slave cylinders before trying to replace the clutch, but the work was done by a service technician.

Does anyone know what might be causing this? I still have to refill the transmission fluid so I have not yet tried to start the truck, but I am almost afriad to. I am 99% sure that the new clutch was installed correctly.

Can anyone help? Thank you so much for your help and valuable time.

-Chaz

rcusimano · August 2006

Left rear turn signal does not come on with the head lights. The left side rear indicator light flashes when turn signal engaged, but does not light when headlights are turned on. The right side turn signal does not blink when engaged with the headlights on, but the turn signal comes on. Last, the flashers work with the headlights off, but not with the headlights on. also, the turn signals and flashers work with the headlights off. I'm thinking the flasher unit is bad, i'm i corect.

snookie2 · August 2006

great ride but there is a noise in front end when turing right had cv axles replaces what could it be... also clickins sound when moving driveshaft could it be u joints

jpnscohen · September 2006

The fan doesn't start at any setting, and the Brake, Gas, and Battery warning lights stay on. Tapping the relays (box near the battery) fixes it until the car is turned off and back on. Tried swapping the relays around but that didn't help. All fuses look fine. Anybody else experience this?

rangerboy · September 2006

I have a 2001 Honda Passport that is having a problem shifting between first and second gears. It's also not climbing hills very easily. Engine is stalling out or not engaging. I've read that it might be some transmission sensor or maybe even the alternator. Has anyone out there had a similar problem?

Boris2 · September 2006

This sounds like it can be a serpentine belt (i'm not sure if they used 1 belt or 2 in '95 models). See if any of the belts are loose or missing teeth.

jpnscohen · September 2006

Turned out to be the Alternator. (It also was not shifting down to 1st - had to manually put it in Low to start out.) All's well again...

izusudave · September 2006

Did you ever find out how to bleed the clutch. Having same problem and ready to pull out hair! If you have any ideas on how to bleed the darn thing would you reply?
Dave

chazlink · September 2006

Hi Izusudave,

I apologize for not seeing your post sooner. My problem was that I slightly installed the clutch incorrectly. The Rodeo uses a pull clutch rather than the traditional push method. That means that when the clutch is installed, the release bearing has to be inserted into the actual clutch so that when the clutch is depressed, it pulls the release bearing, which pulls the clutch away from the flywheel and disengages the engine. I had not done this previously, so the pressure I was feeling was just the clutch fork not having any more room to pull backward. After I got the release bearing snapped in, everything worked perfectly.

As far as bleeding the system, it is farily easy to do. Let me know if you need help with that aspect of the diagnosis.

bucsngoofy · September 2006

IF ANYONE HAPPENS TO ACTUALLY HAVE THE OWNERS MANUAL FOR THEIR 2001 RODEO LSE, COULD YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHICH FUSE I NEED TO PULL FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL? I KNOW IT'S IN THE PANEL TO THE LEFT OF THE STEERING WHEEL, WHICH I NEVER WOULD HAVE SEEN WITHOUT THE DOOR ALL THE WAY OPEN! I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CRUISE GOING ON ALL BY ITSELF AND THEN THE ENGINE DIES IF I DON'T SEE IT LIT UP ON THE DASH AND DISENGAGE IT MANUALLY. I WANT TO SEE IF THIS WILL FIX THE PROBLEM OR IF IT'S SOMETHING ELECTRICAL. NOTHING COMES UP ON THE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK SO I'M WONDERING..... :confuse:

wtrash_99 · September 2006

Hello, I've got a 1998 Rodeo. IT has been a great vehicle for about 4 years, and we have never had a problem....untill the other day. Well I drove the rodeo to work and everything was fine. When I left work and started out of the parking lot the transmission acted as though it was stuck in 1ST gear. The engine just revs and the truck moves but never shifts. Then the check trans light started blinking.
I checked the engine codes with a scan tool and found that it had a dtc code number P0722 which was a code for the output speed sensor. I did several checks and decided the speed sensor was bad and replaced it. This did not fix the problem. I have since noticed that the backup lights are not working and the gear indicator on the dash is not lighting up. I have read in other places that this could all be caused by the mode switch on the side of the transmission but I am not sure and would rather not just throw parts at the truck. Any help would be greatly appreciated...thanks

sillylittleboy · September 2006

Okay... I'm not automotive genius, but I have been able to fix a few things on cars or vehicles over the years. So, forgive me if I seem stupid or ask stupid questions.

My girlfriend has a '96 Isuzu Rodeo V6 4WD that the starter has begun clicking when you try to start it. Usually if you keep clicking away (turning the ignition key) it will eventually start. I know it has something to do with the starter and please understand that both of us are very "financially challenged" at the moment, so a cheap fix would be the best one for now.

I've read in this forum and in the general forum about similar symptoms and have read conflicting suggestions or answers. I've heard where one person said it was definitely the starter and then another said it was probably the starter solenoid. I've gathered some information from here to check the connections and do a little troubleshooting, but even some of that information has been sporadic and inconsistent. I've seen starters for this make and model of Isuzu that you can actually purchase the individual parts for the starter, so I could potentially narrow that price down to less than $20, if it truly IS the solenoid. A local friend of mine seemed convinced that the clicking starter symptom was generally a bad solenoid.

The car will start, but not until you click it a few times.

Any advice, suggestions, links, guides, or trouble-shooting tips to narrow down specifically what is wrong with the starter and/or the solenoid, would be greatly appreciated.

SillyLittleBoy

youngmechanic · September 2006

mate im an aprentice mechanic. this noise normally means i get the battery tester(computer) i tell it your batterys cca (cold cranking amps) and the computer tells me weather the battery is rooted or not. id say its just a new battery that would fix it. dont go dodgy and get a cheap Kmart 1. get the correct 1 for the car. just get a mechanic to test the battery for further diagnosis of your problem.

just bought a 85 KB rodeo. gonna throw in a big cam twin carbs and twin high power coils. forged pistons and machined higher compression head and block. so far all ive done is extractors.

guest · October 2006

I have a 98, had the same sort of happen. Click Click Click vroom, finally in cool weather nothing. Replaced starter. Good to go.

raze120 · October 2006

I have a similar problem I just bought a 2000 Honda Passport and noticed that the instrument lights arn't working, as well as the gear shift lights. I need help fixing this.

joe1391 · October 2006

I have a 1992 Isuzu rodeo with the 3.1L V6 (pretty sure it's the Chevrolet 60 degree) and a 5-speed. i've been researching a lot and i can't seem to find very much performance parts for it. the only place i have been able to find is Calmini. They have lift-kits, exhausts, performance cams and brushguards, but unfortunately the actual engine performance parts are not for my engine.

Does anyone know of any engine performance parts for a Chevrolet 60 degree or GM 3.1L that was put into the 1992 Rodeos?

rod12 · October 2006

Hi everyone. I have a 1989 single cab holden rodeo and i was wondering if anyone has any advice on lowering kits and what is the best way to lower it.

edhinfl · October 2006

I have a mechanic looking for the problem but he seems to be at a standstill. He said he has traced it to one wire that is not "hot" which drives the injectors and fuel pump. Anyone have an idea what could be the problem?
Thanks

tidester · October 2006

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bgwatkins · October 2006

We have a '98 Rodeo that is acting up again. In the last three years we've had two new fuel pumps installed,plus an intake manifold gasket. Now it's doing the same old thing once again. It'll turn over good and strong just won't start, but often it will start if my husband hits the gas tank on the bottom with a hammer. We've had three different mechanics tell us they don't know what the trouble is. We don't know what in the world to do no. Anybody have a clue? We're desperate.

dmmartz · October 2006

I have a '99 Rodeo with the same symptoms as your '98 and have also repalced the fuel pump twice, last time with a dealer pump. not sure what the first one was. This last time it ran for approximately two weeks and now it is acting up again. Sometimes it starts and runs all day, other times it just dies on the highway. When it did that I simply lifted up on gas pedal and it just caught up with itself. I can restart it by banging on the gas tank every time, and the repair shop says it can't be a bad fuel pump. any suggestions, I am leaning towards a TPS sensor problem myself. :confuse:

bgwatkins · October 2006

My husband talked to someone who thinks it could possibly be a ground wire that's not connected or working correctly. He called three different Isuzu dealers and nobody had any ideas except that one. Also last year we had a mechanic who took apart the power connection wire to the gas tank and cleaned it good and put it back together. It worked great after that for about a year, so we're probably going to have him do that again, and also check for a ground wire problem. We were wondering about the possibility of TPS sensor trouble, but it doesn't seem like it would start right up by hitting on the gas tank if that was the trouble. If you solve your problem would you please post what the solution was, and we'll do the same. So far ours hasn't died while we're driving, just had the initial start up trouble.

cband · October 2006

hello, this post is concerning my 2002 rodeo 4wd lse, 77,000 miles, bought it used in feb 06, ran good with no problems until aug 06 then one day when i was driving down the road at around 60 mph, i noticed it was slowing down, so i first looked at my dash, and the check engine and reduced power light were both on, the suv, would only idle, had no power to move, had it towed to a shop, man checked codes and reset computer, told me it was either a throttle sensor going bad or the computer, but for now its find, drive it on home and hope it doesn't happen again, also this was a very hot day, around 95, no other problems until late sept 06, going to work one morning on the first cool day we had had, same thing happened again, both lights came on, vechicle slowed and wouldn't go, still running but just at a idle, had it towed to another shop, they still have it with no clue as to what to do, only that it's a electrical problem in the wiring harness they think.
anyone heard of this happening with another rodeo/passport before, closet isuzu dealer is around 1 1/2 hrs away, but even them have been no help.
tks

tidester · October 2006

Please go to the group top level and create a discussion that fits your comments/questions or post in an existing discussion.

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tidester · November 2006

Enjoy!

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edhinfl · November 2006

My Rodeo is finally running. Without being specific, the mechanic said I had an electrical problem AND a ground problem. He had taken it to a guy who specializes in electrical problems to fix it. Now the oil pressure light is on but the oil level is fine - - what next????

hikick1 · November 2006

hi edhinfl,

Anymore info on this wire? I had my injectors worked on and It just isn't the same. Runs rough now. Shreds belts every 200 miles. Helllpp!!

edhinfl · November 2006

The mechanic said it was thew wire behind the intake manifold - nothing more specific. Hope you get the problem solved.
Ed

Boris2 · November 2006

I recently changed oil in the gear box and the transfer case on '01 Rodeo and the shifting doesn't feel right ever since. It is hard to put the truck into the first two gears (and rear) and it feels like it's not lubricating right. It became much harder to downshift as well - feels like i have to force the shifter into place. Once locked at a particular gear it drives fine - no slipage, no kicking out of gear...

I suspect i might have used the wrong oil. The manual lists several grades and what i used this time is: Castrol 20W-50 High Milage Formula. Any ideas as far as if this is the good choice of oil and if it can cause the problems?

Thanks!

paisan · November 2006

Into your transmission. Get it out ASAP and put in Gear Lube, should be something like 75-90 or 80-90!

-mike

Boris2 · November 2006

Well, 75-90/80-90 was recommended for the diffs and regular motor oil is what they specified for the gear box. It's manual. It's just they list several different grades and 20-50 is just one of them.

paisan · November 2006

The MTs take 75-80 or 80-90.

IT DOES NOT TAKE MOTOR OIL. You will burn up your trans if you use such light-weight oil! Unless you live in Siberia where it's like -20 degrees on warm days, of course.

-mike

Boris2 · November 2006

Ok, what about transfer case?

chris76 · December 2006

Was it difficult/expensive to repair? My 2000 has developed a terrible whine in the last month and I'm wondering if I'm damaging something by continuing to drive it as is.

arlan · January 2007

I have a 1998 Honda Passport(Rodeo) and the cam sprocket has slipped 3 times now. Each time the cam/sprocket had been replaced. One of the symptoms is it runs on 3 cylinders. Has anyone had this happen to them? Any ideas as to why this is happening?

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