FAQ's for +98 Isuzu's:

Below you will find a link and the Table of Contents on common problems with +98 Isuzu's Enjoy!

http://www.isuzufaq.com/


A. 30k Maintance?

1. I have a P0401 code, so how do I clean my EGR?
2. A.) I have a CODE P 440: Evap system, what is the problem?

2. My gas gauge is wrong how do I fix it?

3. My engine is knocking and ping’ing what can I do?

4. My truck seems to use a lot of oil, why?

5. I hear an air leak sound while the engine is running and my engine runs ruff, what could it be? Intake manifold gasket leaking: (P0300).

6. How to repack front wheel bearing, and when?

7. I have transmission problems ( ECU code: P1870).

8. I have lower gas mileage what can I do?

9. My Rodeo or Amigo thumps or clunks while stopping or taking off from a stop?

10. I want to change my timing belt what else should I change?

11. Where can I purchase OEM parts?

12. Where can I purchase non OEM parts?

13. Where can I buy OEM used parts (mirrors, wheels, lights, body parts . . . )?

14. My Check engine light came on, where can I get it read at?

15. How do I change the spark plugs and which plugs should I use?

16. How and when should I replace my fuel filter?

17. I have knocking sound under idle and and/or around 2500 RPM, what can I do?

18. I would like to replace my shocks, which one should I use?

19. I would like to buy a lift, bumpers, locker or other off road equipment, where can I buy it from?
20. I want to replace my Amigo's hardtop with a soft top, is it possible?
21. Is there a serpentine belt diagram available?
22. My Truck takes a long time to start (cranks an excessive length of time).
23. How do I remove the stereo and speakers from My Rodeo/Amigo?
24. What does my warranty cover?
25. How do I keep my fog lights on with high or low beams?
26. The Alarm goes off randomly (when cold)?
27. Where can I check for Recall and/or TSB info?
28. I have my trouble code what does it mean?
29. Can I install a supercharger?
30. I would like to install a hitch, where can I buy it and now do I install it?
31. Do you have the Amigo song from 1998 (what goes down stairs sometimes in pairs . . . )?
32. What are some other Isuzu related Message forums?
33. How can I tint my Amigo's sunroof?
34. How can I Dynamat my Amigo/Rodeo?
35. How do I stop that popping noise when I open my door on my 98 and newer Rodeo or Amigo?
36. Where are there Isuzu Off Road events?
37. Where can I purchase a manual at?
38. Where can I purchase a hard top for my Amigo?
39. Squeaking sound coming from the hood, how do I fix it?
40. Are there any Isuzu news sites?
41. How do I reprogram my keyless entry fob?
42. How TOD (TORQUE-ON-DEMAND) works?
43. How do I check the fluid level on my Tranny?
44. What the heck is Direct Injection?
45.I'm sporadically losing power, what can it be?

46.How do I replace the bulbs in my tailights (Rodeo)?

47.How to change the Rear diffy Fluid:

48.My factory 6 disk CD player died (ERR3) what can I do?

49.I would like to add a high flow air filter, which one?

50.I want to replace my rubber bushings with poly ones, where can I buy some?

51.What does the Power and Winter buttons do?

52.Possible ways to help sensitive ABS brakes

53.How Performance Chips work?

54.How to Turn the ABS light off?

55.Rodeo or Amigo dash rattle?

56.Where in the antifreeze drain plug on the block?

57.Transmission leaking possibilities?

58.Transmission filter replacement and partial fluid swap?

59.faulty transmission range sensor

60.Intermittent wiper function has failed

61.Electrical problems

62.Engine Stalling Problem (OBDII P Code P0101)

63.Sea Foam Opinions

64.Power Steering fluid replacement

65.Tips for removing the Alternator

66.How to replace the headlight bulb

67. Problems with the Drive by wire

68.4wd always on or doesn't work

69. Replacing the idler belt pulley

70. Torque spec intake manifold

71. Sunroof fixes

72. Windshield fluid tank leaks

73. Heater problems

74. How to Flush the radiator

75. Problems with turn directional

76. BRAKE light on

77. Key stuck in ignition

78. Clunking under Feet

79. Isuzu Engine Rebuild Kits

80. Firing Order

Wow, this FAQ page is fantastic. It's already answered a lot of my Rodeo questions.

I do have one additional question though. Someone posted a question about having the check engine light code read and one answer was to buy a specific code reader:

"You can buy a cheap code reader for 30-50 bucks (often on sale) at Harbor Freight link to code reader . If you take it to the dealer or another mechanic your going to pay 50-80 bucks for them to read your codes. Nice piece of equipment to keep in your glove box or garage, so you can help others to diagnose there their troubles."

My question is, can this code reader be used to reset (ie. turn off) the check engine light, or will it simply tell you the code with out the ability to reset???

Thanks for the help!

It will only tell you the code number. If you want to reset, you can just pull the neg terminal on the battery for 15 minutes.

Cool. Thanks. Our state emissions testing will fail you if the "check engine" light is on, even if the actual emissions are under the limit. I guess I'll do the battery thing a few minutes before I get there.

i have a 99 rodeo , egr code appeared , what is the first step in cleaning and or repairing the egr. 1 mechanic is telling me he has to take manifold off to clean properly , then replace gasket, approx 3-4 hours, is this correct?

Is there an FAQ for 97 and below? I have the fortune of owning a 97 and it appears to be a mix of 96 body with 98 internals. I know that the 96 egr valve is different than the 97. The 97 part cost me $150 at the dealer because of that electrical connector.

Is there an FAQ for 97 and below? I have the fortune of owning a 97 and it appears to be a mix of 96 body with 98 internals. I know that the 96 egr valve is different than the 97. The 97 part cost me $150 at the dealer because of that electrical connector.

Anyone know of one?

Ryan,
Sweeeeet. Glad to see that you embedded the write-up I did a year or so ago on replacing the fuel pressure regulator.

The whole point is to get all of the info out there, right?

Your time putting this together is VERY MUCH appreciated.

Mark
dingo01@verizon.net

BTW - The Harbor Freight OBD-II code reader also clears stored and pending DTCs, but does not clear history. I've checked it against an Auto-Tap package, and can still see DTC history.

Hi, I have been reading about reprogramming a remote for a 2004 rodeo and it didn't work in relation to question 41.(I purchased a remote from ebay.) Which indicates Rodeos to 2002. Can you help in relation to programming the keyless entry remote for the 2004 model. Thanks:banghead:

I'm trying to get on the FAQ this morning and it seems to be off line. Did it get moved?

Seems to be down. If you need to, you can google 'isuzu faq' and it will be the first one. Click on the blue link that says 'cached' at the bottom of the description.

Seems to be down. If you need to, you can google 'isuzu faq' and it will be the first one. Click on the blue link that says 'cached' at the bottom of the description.

After googling 'isuzu faq' I'm not finding 'cached' and the 1st two links land me right back here. What am I not doing right?

I would wait a day. There have been some server issues over the past couple of weeks.

here is a link to the cache:


http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:ke-zdFkhBd4J:isuzufaq.ibctech.ca/+isuzu+faqs&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us&client=firefox-a

Hey Ryan
Thanks for the link to the faq. It got me there now it seems the links on that page are dead . I'll try later. Thanks again.

The links on the pages link within the page, so you just need to scroll to the number listed next to the issue.

#41 That program a keyless entry is good Stuff man. I finally got a keyless fob and acouple of directions and your's was the only one to work!!!! Thanks for the help and work on this Forum.

FAQ is asking for a username and password? Whats up with that?

Is this link dead? Send me to a blank page.

http://www.isuzufaq.com/

it is up.

What happen to

Link to Rodeo Trooper (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997) (http://www.walkerdowney.com/ryanendres//isuzu/rodeo.html)

Yeah as above questioned, any one know where to get to the pre 98 link that is at the top of the faq page? It is a dead link.

try again .... I fixed the link ...

Amigo 2K
Are those links to the timing belt videos still available. I'm thinking of changing my timing belt but I can not access those links.
Kromone

I checked I had them and I uploaded them to youtube ...


part 1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTQQXCn-2_I

part 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seW4HWkwb3Y

Part 3:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4st6CqDGmoc

Nice! I was able to access them. Thanks Amigo 2K