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#298 of 308 2005 Isuzu Ascender by acepie

May 07, 2010 (7:15 am)

Has anyone experienced your fuel gauge not reading and the gas light continuously remaining lit? My gas light came on in 2007 and would not go off so I took it to the dealer I was told it was a senor and of course it wasn’t under warranty, they replaced it $500 later. Now it is 2010 and I am experiencing the same problem. I contacted Isuzu manufacturer and they said it was not a recall and it may be an electrical problem.

#299 of 308 ABS pump or motor runs after engine is shut off by orchiddj

Aug 15, 2010 (5:20 am)

2005 ascender, 50K, great shape. ABS light came on. Wife got out of car and something was still running under the hood after she shut off the engine (not a fan). The noise comes from driver’s side front wheel well area. Breaks work fine. Called our mechanic and described to him. He says it’s the ABS pump or motor but he does not work on this. Wife disconnected the battery. I came home, connected the bat. The noise started. I moved the truck about 30’ to in front of my garage and shut off. Got out and the pump/noise stopped. This was 3 days ago and now everything seems fine. No ABS light or pump/motor running when engine off.
 
Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

#300 of 308 04 Isuzu Ascender crankshaft sensor by hph1

Aug 26, 2010 (2:42 pm)

I am thinking about buying a 2004 Ascender. When I test drove it for about an hour, the engine light came on while it was idling. The engine continued to run well, as it did before the light came on. The dealer is replacing the sensor saying that it is a bad sensor. Is this a reasonable explanation or would you suspect something more serious as a problem which activated the sensor? The vehicle has 144,000 miles and the exhaust manifold was recently replaced because of small exhaust leak, according to the dealer. I plan on another test drive tomorrow.

#301 of 308 2008 Isuzu Ascender by saquay

Aug 29, 2010 (4:09 am)

I am getting ready to purchase a 2008 Ascender. I would like your overall opinion of the performance of this car. Thanks

#302 of 308 Re: 2008 Isuzu Ascender [saquay] by Vipergg

Oct 06, 2010 (7:20 pm)

Replying to: saquay (Aug 29, 2010 4:09 am)
I bought a 2008 Ascender this year.. Love the vehicle so far . In plain language it is a Isuzu badged GMC Envoy , Looks exactly the same inside . Nice ride and the mileage has not been as bad as I expected and it will tow 5400 pounds.

#303 of 308 Re: 2005 Isuzu Ascender [acepie] by callalily70

Mar 11, 2011 (3:06 pm)

Replying to: acepie (May 07, 2010 7:15 am)
I realize your issue with the gas light was about a year ago. I've very recently started having the same issue with my 05 Ascender. Were you able to find a resolution? Thanks ~Lily

#304 of 308 Idle Control Sensor by d2cranch

May 12, 2011 (8:42 pm)

The check engine light on my '06 Isuzu Ascender and the guys at AutoZone waved their magic wand and said that it's the "Idle Control Sensor: RPM Low". I want to repair this myself, but can't find information about it on the internet. Anyone have any ideas? What do I need to buy, where can I find instructions, etc.

#305 of 308 Re: 2005 Isuzu Ascender [acepie] by spuzin

Oct 01, 2011 (10:09 am)

Replying to: acepie (May 07, 2010 7:15 am)
I had a 98 Isuzu Rodeo and LOVED it. When it came time to get a new car, I bought a 2005 Ascender brand new off the lot. Only had 24 miles on it. The thing has had nothing but problems since I brought it home. Peeling paint, one window constantly goes off track, the radio runs hot even though I've had it replaced twice, the heating and air does not work if I turn it up to 4 or 5, the gas sensor has already been replaced once and now it needs to be replaced again and I've had to have the drive shaft replaced.
 
My car is no longer under warranty and I'm just going to replace the gas sensor myself. I've googled how to do it and it seems easy enough, I just need to find where the floor panel is.
 
Sorry I couldn't be any help and I wish you the BEST of luck with your Ascender. I hope you don't get to hate it as much as I hate mine.

#306 of 308 Re: 2005 Isuzu Ascender [spuzin] by reneewh

Nov 14, 2011 (4:21 pm)

Replying to: spuzin (Oct 01, 2011 10:09 am)
I have a 2006 Ascendar that is becoming more problematic by the DAY!.
 
I've had the Idle Sensor issue, brake lights that won't stay lit, the truck idles strangely when I am not actively driving, the check engine light has been on for almost a year (nothing we have tried works), and tonight the check engine light is blinking. Tires have slow leaks, and when all the doors are shut, and the windows are shut it sounds like a window is open. Mine could be possessed by some car demon (I hadn't thought about that).
 
Isuzu, please stop selling trucks. My problems started the exact month my warranty expired...coincidence, or good timing on Isuzu's part.
 
Glad to have the opportunity to vent... I might be on here tomorrow; because my truck probably won't start tomorrow - which means I won't have a way to work. Yay!

#307 of 308 Re: 2005 Isuzu Ascender [reneewh] by orchiddj

Nov 14, 2011 (4:39 pm)

Replying to: reneewh (Nov 14, 2011 4:21 pm)
We bought our 2005 ascender with 10K + or- in 2006. Have about 60K. All and all has been a decent ride. Have had a few problems. The fan clutch went (I changed myself). Had another bearing go (was one of the pulley’s to do with the fan belt)
  
Our check engine light also has been on for a year or so. our mechanic checks it and says don’t worry about it, Some sensor. It does come and go but seems to come on more when the gas gauge is ¼ or less. By the way we have a great mechanic and I trust him and then some.
  
As for engine light I drive an 2005 Chevy Colorado pickup and the light has been on for 2 + years.
 
Good luck.

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