Transmission Problems

[rodeo02]

Originally Posted by jakel1

..... Metal shavings and clutch material were found in the tranny pan - even though the car is an automatic. At barely over 60,000 miles I cannot believe that a new transmission is needed....

Clutch material and fine metallic shavings will be found in any automatic trans pan @ 60K miles! This is perfectly normal. 60K miles is too long to go between ATF changes on the 4L30E, but you might be ok. For erratic and/or hard shifting I would suspect a bad range/mode sensor, low ATF level, low system voltage (bad battery or alternator), or a bad intake manifold gasket. Look at Amigo-2K's FAQ's and try a search for 'range' or 'mode' sensor.
G/luck
Joel

[Marla Josephine]

Originally Posted by rodeo02

Jimmy that is most definately a range/mode sensor problem. Real easy to fix yourself. Locate the range sensor mounted to the shift arm on the driver's side of the transmission. Remove it, take it apart, clean it with electrical parts cleaner, re-lube it with dielectric (silicone) grease & you almost always are good to go. One that's really corroded on the inside will need to be replaced.
G/luck
Joel

Hello Joe - a 91 Rodeo Isuzu transmission problem is also what I am experiencing. Could this also be what the problem is with mine? It is a 2.6 engine and a 2 wheel drive. Love the vehicle and the engine is great. Can you help?

[Marla Josephine]

Am new at this online stuff but anxious to find knowledge about a 91 Rodeo transmission 2.6 engine 2 WD. Love the vehicle and ready to get it going again. It is still operable, but shifting is not properly engaging.

[rodeo02]

Marla, your 1991 does not have the 4L30E auto trans. I'm not really sure what the pre 1993 automatics were. Hopefull someone else will chime in.
G/luck
Joel

[jabc264]

I have a 1999 isuzu rodeo -trans only moves in drive when I press the winter button-and trans also works in reverse. Do I need a new trans