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Isuzu Trooper: Problems & Solutions by tidester HOST
Jul 31, 2006 (8:24 pm)
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Got problems? Got solutions? This is the place to talk about them!
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99 trooper high idle by mjtank
Jul 31, 2006 (12:05 pm)
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I have a 99 trooper. I have noticed as of late that the idle will "take off" to around 2000 RPM. I have disconnected and reconnected the two sensors that are right up front by the throttle linkage and it worked, I think by coincidence. It could have been by shutting the truck off. Anyone have any ideas as to what might be happening.
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Re: 99 trooper high idle [mjtank] by lost
Jul 31, 2006 (4:21 pm)
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Replying to: mjtank (Jul 31, 2006 12:05 pm)

Check your intake manifold gaskets for cracks. Put your ear near the intake manifold while the engine is running and listen for a hissing sound. This is a common problem for this engine. I have changed out both the left and right side gasgets in about 2 hours.
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Re: Isuzu Trooper: Problems & Solutions [tidester] by jukbxhro
Aug 05, 2006 (9:15 pm)
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Replying to: tidester (Jul 31, 2006 8:24 pm)

I am a proud owner of a babied 99 Trooper. However lately at my 85K mark my SUV has started Hard Shifting. It usually only does it once in a while in the morning about my first 15 minutes of the commute. I started letting it warm up longer about 3-5 minutes, that seemed to help a lot. I have taken it to two different AAMCO places and they say nothing is wrong with it. The computer is referencing no misfires or any information about something being wrong. About 2K miles ago I had the fuel pump replaced. That is the first problem I've had since I bought it in 99. Well now it seems to be getting worse - of course, it will now sometimes hard shift in the evening on the way home and sometimes no matter how long it warms up. I am terrified that something is horribly wrong and AAMCO doesn't know their butt from a hole in the ground. I need some advise. Should I be worried? And what can I do about it? Sometimes it shifts so hard I actually get shifted in my seat.. PLEASE HELP!!!
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Re: Isuzu Trooper: Problems & Solutions [jukbxhro] by lost
Aug 06, 2006 (4:15 pm)
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Replying to: jukbxhro (Aug 05, 2006 9:15 pm)

You need to check the Transmission Mode switch assembly to see if water has gotten inside. Have you noticed if the gear selection display on your instrument panel is dim or flickering when you shift from park to drive? The mode selection switch is located on the drivers side of the transmission ,it has a heat shield attached to it to protect it from the exhaust pipe that runs right next to it.
 I had the same problem as you are having now, I removed the switch assy from the transmission (held on by 3 small bolts) and one electrical connection. I dismantled the switch and found that all the grease inside had dried up and the switch contacts were shorting on each other. I cleaned out the switch and relubricated it with dielectric grease . Make sure to install the switch exactly as you found it as the position of the switch is adjustable and Very important as it tells the computer what gear you have selected. Hope this helps.
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91 isuzu trooper tbi problem ??? by jonah75er
Aug 07, 2006 (9:57 am)
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I`m a new be to this group. Checked out group and decided to join. have a 91 isuzu trooper 2.8 v-6 5spd,4x4.Had problem`s with fuel pump. Installed a new fuel pump and fuel line. Truck will turn over,but it won`t start,has fuel going to T.B.I.But if you put gas in T.B.I.it will fire up and run until gas in t.b.i. is burn`t up .Before i changed fuel pump,it acted like it was running out of gas,jerking,stalling.I have a half of tank of gas in vechicle.This is my first problem with a trooper with this kind of problem`s.Any suggestion`s or help would be greatly appreciated.Thank you
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Re: 91 isuzu trooper tbi problem ??? [jonah75er] by atfdmike
Aug 08, 2006 (2:28 am)
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Replying to: jonah75er (Aug 07, 2006 9:57 am)

Hi, You don't mention the fuel filter in your post, but it should be changed too. At the TB there is a fitting to attach a fuel pressure guage.A sketch is here: http://www.carspace.com/atfdmike/.59aa2fd0!v=
You can check the fuel pressure (carefully) to see if you are getting the correct pressure at TB. There is a pressure regulating valve that could also be at fault
MEASURE FUEL PRESSURE
Start engine and idle.
Disconnect fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose and plug. Fuel pressure should be 294 kPa (42 psi)
Reconnect hose at regulator. Fuel pressure should be 245 kPa (35 psi)
Disconnect vacuum hose from regulator and plug it.
Turn engine off and observe pressure reading. Fuel pressure should remain approximately 245 kPa (35 psi) for four (4) minutes.
Looks like you should have 35 pounds of pressure at rest. Remember that without the engine running, the fuel pump may only be on for as little as 2 seconds when the key is turned on. There are previous posts that show how to energise the pump directly for test purposes if you do not already know how to do this.
1991 Isuzu Truck Trooper II L4-2559cc 2.6L SOHC (4ZE1)
 Vehicle Level Powertrain Management Fuel Delivery and Air Induction Description and Operation Fuel Injection System
 Fuel Injection System
 The multi-point electronic fuel injection system consists of the ECM, various engine condition and operation sensors and the fuel system. The main control sensor is the oxygen sensor. Utilizing these inputs, the ECM calculates fuel injection quantity and timing. Because injector valve opening is a constant and fuel pressure is regulated in relation to intake manifold pressure, the ECM controls injection quantity by varying the duration of injector "ON" time.
 
Fuel Injector
  
The injectors are "ON/OFF" solenoid valves installed one per cylinder on the intake manifold. The ECM sends pulses to energize (open) the injectors for varying lengths of time depending on its fuel requirement calculations, thereby controlling air/fuel ratio under a wide range of operating conditions.
 
.Let us know what you find. Hope this helps.
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91 trooper tbi problem by atfdmike
Aug 08, 2006 (6:31 am)
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My sincerest apologies for posting the wrong engine info in the previous post. I should not offer advice so early in the morning. I reread your post and saw my error. Previous post was for the four cylinder. I have given links to the diagnosis charts for your engine (V6) below. I believe the fuel pressures are same, but there is no fuel tap to attach a guage to on the V6. There may be codes stored because the V6 employed a different ECM than the 4 cyl.
 
The "Check Engine" light displays trouble codes that are stored in ECM memory. To activate the Diagnostic mode, a special connector located in the center console is utilized. When the ALDL (assembly line diagnostic link) connector is jumpered between terminals "A" and "B" with the ignition "ON" and the engine not running, the light will flash any stored codes.
 
The first code to display should be code 12. This indicates that the self-diagnostics are functioning and is not a trouble code. The code 12 display is a flash followed by a short pause, then two flashes followed by a longer pause. If other codes are present, they will display in the same manner after code 12 has flashed three times. For example, the code 23 display is two flashes followed by a short pause, then three flashes followed by a longer pause. Each stored code is displayed three times, starting with the lowest in numerical order. Code 12 will repeat when all codes have shown. If no codes are stored, code 12 will display repeatedly until Diagnostic mode is exited by removal of the ALDL jumper wire. Remove the jumper wire before attempting to start the engine.
 
To allow checking circuits which may be difficult to energize without driving the vehicle and being under particular operating conditions, all ECM controlled relays and solenoids (except fuel pump relay) are energized in Diagnostic mode.
"Scan" tools also utilize the ALDL connector to access system diagnostic information. The use of a "Scan" tool is required to perform many of the tests under TROUBLE CODE COMPONENTS. here is link to ALDL pin locations. http://www.carspace.com/atfdmike/.59aa317f!v=
 
I hope this helps.
 
http://www.carspace.com/atfdmike/.59aa3141!v=
http://www.carspace.com/atfdmike/.59aa313d!v=
http://www.carspace.com/atfdmike/.59aa3151!v=
http://www.carspace.com/atfdmike/.59aa3152!v=
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Re: Isuzu Trooper: Problems & Solutions [lost] by jukbxhro
Aug 10, 2006 (11:29 am)
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Replying to: lost (Aug 06, 2006 4:15 pm)

That sounds EXACTLY what is going on. I can't wait to run home tonight and check it out. Man you ARE MY HERO! ! ! Plus you just saved me a grand from the dealer I am sure.

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