2000 Rodeo has no power
DEL RODEO
04-01-2004, 08:12 AM
I have a 2000 rodeo, just had it in yesterday for 90K service and to fix a broken fan clutch. Driving it home from dealer, it seemed like it had no power. Engine rev's high until I get up to highway speed, seems to hold the gears longer than normal yet not getting any power out of it. Any suggestions?
amigo-2k
04-01-2004, 08:28 AM
When is the last time you had the tranny flushed?
It could be a weak battery, or an alt on the way out. The tranny can do some strange things with a weak battery.
-Ryan
It could be a weak battery, or an alt on the way out. The tranny can do some strange things with a weak battery.
-Ryan
DEL RODEO
04-01-2004, 08:33 AM
Trans should have been flushed yesterday as part of 90K service
amigo-2k
04-01-2004, 08:36 AM
first time it has been flushed?
DEL RODEO
04-01-2004, 08:46 AM
Not sure if it is the first time flushed. I have had it in to the dealer for 30K and 60K service, if trans flush is included in those services, then yes it should have been done at least twice prior.
DEL RODEO
04-01-2004, 08:57 AM
could this have anything to do with the new fan clutch that was installed?
rodeo02
04-01-2004, 05:26 PM
Sounds like your fan clutch is staying engaged all the time. This will zap a ton of power from the engine & make the engine sound like it is roaring loudly. The fan should only engage at low speeds @ higher engine temps.
G/luck
Joel
G/luck
Joel
95.5 Rodeo
04-01-2004, 08:13 PM
It sounds to me like you damaged your powerband. You may need to replace it.
Do it soon!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/148631powerband-med.jpg
Do it soon!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/148631powerband-med.jpg
DEL RODEO
04-02-2004, 02:29 PM
Took it back to dealer and they said new fan clutch is defective, thanks for your help.
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