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Re: 2003 Isuzu Rodeo Check Engine Light - Fuel Cap [t2frisco]
by rodeo7777
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Aug 26, 2006 (5:48 pm)
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Replying to: t2frisco (Jul 23, 2006 4:56 pm)
I bought a new aftermarket locking gas cap and every since then I've been getting the CEL to come on sporadically. The CEL does turn off after the computer cycles enough times to clear. Going to try the battery cables. I only get the CEL every so often now, because I realized you have to keep on-a-clickin' the cap.
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- #19 of 93
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2000 Transmission & Engine Check Light
by a_corlette
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Aug 29, 2006 (7:13 am)
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I have a 2000 Rodeo 4 dr, 2WD. The check transmission light started blinking and the vehicle is struggling to shift into the fourth gear. The check engine light also just came on. This vehicle is serviced by the dealers on time and the transmission check was also done a few months ago within the dealer specified time and all was ok. The vehicle mileage has only just passed 50 thousand miles and it is not been driven hard. What should I do or expect the dealers that service the vehicle to do?
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Re: 1999 rodeo [hardridincwby]
by hproesel
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Sep 02, 2006 (6:17 am)
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Replying to: hardridincwby (Aug 14, 2006 7:56 pm)
Did you ever receive a reply to your query about your shifting problem? I've also got a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo V6 and it's having the same problem. My CEL and ABS light came on months ago but hasn't affected the performance of the car. I drive about 100 miles per day. Shifting problem (clunks between 2/3 and when downshifting) started about a week ago, then went away by itself the next day. This morning started again. I also live on a very bumpy country road and was wondering what kind of a sensor you're referring to or possibly something has vibrated loose. Thanks for any help 
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Re: 98 RODEO- TRANS LIGHT BLINKING- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND ABS LIGHT ON
by jpnscohen
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Sep 02, 2006 (7:27 pm)
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Replying to: kstjmy2 (Aug 17, 2006 5:22 pm)
We have a 95 Rodeo and the Check Trans light has been blinking for over a year. They couldn't find any actual problem (it drives fine) so they suggested replacing the computer (>$1k). That's almost half of what it's worth, so we decided to wait...
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Re: 2001 rodeo lse [bucsngoofy]
by tarcher
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Sep 13, 2006 (3:49 pm)
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Replying to: bucsngoofy (Aug 17, 2006 8:16 pm)
Wow is so nice to see someone else with the same problem. However sorry your having it too. Anyway I have a 2000 Rodeo LS It does the samething the Trans Lite and Cruise Control lite both come on and go out and the car stutters also like its starving for gas. We took it to AAMCO Transmissions and they said nothing was wrong with the transmission. After I had it flushed for $200.00. They said it was electrical and could not find the problem. Of course when they test drove it it did not happen. They had it for 2 days and nothing but $200 out of my pocket. I took the car to Auto part store and asked if they would put the scanner on the computer to check for errors. They did and Nothing it came back it PASSED. I know it has to be something shorting out but can't find it.
Have you any success finding the problem? I would be very greatful in finding out. If I find out I'll be sure to tell you .
Thanks 
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Re: 2001 rodeo lse [tarcher]
by debir
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Sep 14, 2006 (1:23 pm)
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Replying to: tarcher (Sep 13, 2006 3:49 pm)
My car has been doing this for over a year...we've spent so much money..They've disconnected the cruise control and all sorts of stuff but now all they can say is we need a new computer. But in the same breath (this is the dealer) they indicate that the computer on the 2000 Rodeo "never goes bad" so the computer we need is now on a slow boat from Japan.
It's so dangerous to drive my car...fortunately I only work about a mile from home and never take it anywhere else. It studders at all the wrong times but I find it to be more frequent during the warmer months. I actually got through the winter with little problems.
I know it's not the computer.....It's definately electrical as the very first time it happened the car just died and all the lights, radio, etc just conked out.
I'm not excited to spend the thousand bucks for a new computer on this car. Did you receive a reply to your post. Does anyone else knowhow this can be fixed?
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Re: 1999 rodeo [hproesel]
by hproesel
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Sep 15, 2006 (2:27 pm)
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Replying to: hproesel (Sep 02, 2006 6:17 am)
Update on my shifting problem on 1999 Isuzu Rodeo (intermittent clunking between gears). Did alot of research and the consensus I found was that there is a transmission range sensor that apparently gets moist every time I run through puddles. If I drive for awhile, the problem always clears up (must dry out). I found an article which shows how to change it but I don't know how to attach it. Link to article is at http://isuzufaq.ibctech.ca/#faq59
Also, my CEL is definitely caused by the gas cap not being tight enough. As soon as I really crank down on it, the CEL light goes back off. Hope this helps y'all......
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Re: 2001 rodeo lse [debir]
by bucsngoofy
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Sep 16, 2006 (1:48 am)
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Replying to: debir (Sep 14, 2006 1:23 pm)
Hey, did they pull the fuse to disconnect the cruise control? We didn't have an owners manual when we bought it, i have been told that the fuse is in the box to the left of the steering wheel, you can only see it when the door is open. I would like to try and do it myself instead of spending who knows what for a shop to pull the fuse! If you can look in your manual, hopefully you have one, can you let me know which one it is?!? Also, in the event that you didn't already know this, as soon as you see the lights come up on your dash, if you push the cruise control button once, i have two places where the cruise is, but when i see the lights or feel it stutter when my foot is on the pedal, i push the button on the outside of the wiper stick (have absolutely no idea what you call the thing), and it disengages it without the car dying. Only thing that sucks is that you're constantly checking the dash! I have a 3 year old, so between being the driver, searcher for lost toys, crayons, whatever, you only have a split second to push the cruise button! It does work though. Our friend has his own shop, and just like you said "nothing comes up on the diagnostic check". How screwed up is that?!? I've checked for recalls, but so far no luck. Let me know if you find anything!!
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Re: 1999 rodeo [hproesel]
by hardridincwby
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Sep 21, 2006 (6:33 pm)
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Replying to: hproesel (Sep 02, 2006 6:17 am)
Yes. It directed me to another site. Wayns manual says item is the nutral safty switch, told how to remove take apart clean and reasemble. Havenot taken it toldly apart but cleans has helped big time. Good luck 
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Re: 2001 rodeo lse [bucsngoofy]
by kidisuzu
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Dec 21, 2006 (6:41 pm)
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Replying to: bucsngoofy (Aug 17, 2006 8:16 pm)
I'm having the same exact problem with my 2001 5 Speed Rodeo, and it only seems to happen when I go over a buump in the road but it doesn't always do it, I've had the car buck when it engages and sometimes even shuts off on me. I talked to the lady that sold it to me and she said she thought her husband had fixed it because it had stopped doing it. She is suppose to get back to me tonight at work to see what the problem was. I love this truck but that gets on my nerves.
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