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Isuzu Axiom Maintenance and Repair

207 messages,  Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 5:58 PM

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Axiom Upgrades by cuzinbuzzy02ax
Sep 16, 2006 (10:12 am)
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I'm the proud owner of a 2002 Ax, Anthracite w/ 2 tone leather. I am going to keep it (since it has no trade-in value) and decided to do some upgrades. They worked out pretty well, so I'll share them with you.
Stereo upgrade----JBL 6.5" speakers in all 4 doors---not too expensive---and makes a pretty big difference. I had them leave the stock tweeter components hooked up (I bought 3 ways for all 4 doors) so I have even better top end, and DEFINITELY more bass. But I went 1 step farther and had them install a Pyramid equalizer/booster (906VL). They mounted it on the side of the center console on the driver's side, and wired it into all 4 speakers. Now it really cranks!!! There is some ignition whine, but when you crank it up you can't hear it. You can turn off the amp/eq and it will work like stock. Overall, an excellent upgrade for less than $500.
Suspension upgrade---I had air bag suspension installed in the rear----bags that go inside the coil springs---with an air hose at the back that you fill at a tire air pump. It firmed up the ride (took the bounce and body lean way down), and took all the bottoming out of the suspension. In sport mode, it rides almost as well as my friend's 2005 Highlander. It also added 1000lbs of towing capacity.
Parts and installation $230.
That's it for now. Get in touch with me if you have any questions. CB
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Tail light/dash light fuse help! by ttroyer
Sep 26, 2006 (3:50 pm)
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I have a 2002 Axiom and recently the dash and tail lights went out checked and the fuse was blown. Tried replacing it and it kept blowing. Took it down and left it with a mechanic. I came back later and he told me it was fixed that when he was looking at it he jiggled somethings and it worked. Well, it doesn't I turned it on and nothing happened. Got some more fuses and they all blew. It's a 15A, I even tried a bigger one. Is there some common problem or do I have a major electrical problem now.
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Re: Axiom Upgrades [cuzinbuzzy02ax] by tidester HOST
Sep 26, 2006 (9:00 pm)
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Replying to: cuzinbuzzy02ax (Sep 16, 2006 10:12 am)

Get in touch with me if you have any questions.
 
We have a wonderful place right here to "get in touch" and share ideas.
 
tidester, host
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wiring harness? by rsarnol
Dec 12, 2006 (12:11 am)
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I got an 02 Axiom 52000 miles, in october my axiom started to hesitate slightly one day then that night went into reduced power with engine light on, turned it off restarted its fine for a few minutes then same thing. Then it;s fine a few days and just dies like no power at all as if the battery is disconnected, 10 seconds later its normal and starts right up. My dealer days its wiring harness, only thing to do is replace it for $975+. I took it to my mechanic and after 2 months he found no wiring problem, put it back together and it seems fine except my engine light comes on. He turns it off but once the engine cools down the light comes back on....anyone have this problem?
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power drive? by rsarnol
Dec 12, 2006 (12:15 am)
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I haven't been able to find much info in the manual regarding "power drive" all I know is I love using it but am I doing any damage in doing so? Also just how does it work? Where does the extra power come from.
 
Also my engine light is on and the code it produces is 1120. When the mechanic looks up 1120 in his computer/books it says 1120 is a false code, anyone ever experience this?
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stereo by rsarnol
Dec 12, 2006 (12:21 am)
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Has anyone had stereo problem such as when the volume is up the radio/cd player seems to cut off for a split second and then come back on especially if there's alot of bass playing? It's the stock stereo with 6disc changer, I bought this car used so I'm not sure if there's an amp somewhere that's affecting it.
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Re: power drive? [rsarnol] by cptsesso
Dec 12, 2006 (5:34 am)
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Replying to: rsarnol (Dec 12, 2006 12:15 am)

You are not getting any magical "extra power" from the engine. All the power button does is change the shift points of the transmission. It allows the transmission to remain in a particular gear through a higher rpm, extracting more of the available power (torque) from the engine.
 
As far as damage from running with the power mode on all of the time, the only thing I can think of is you are revving the engine to a higher rpm than normal, which is causing more wear. Also, more torque is being applied to the transmission causing more wear on it.
 
You may want to follow the Severe Driving maintenance schedule if you are going to use power mode all of the time.
 
Just my thoughts.
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Re: wiring harness? [rsarnol] by axiomguy
Dec 15, 2006 (1:56 pm)
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Replying to: rsarnol (Dec 12, 2006 12:11 am)

Just a thought.
I don't know if it is the same problem but I had a similar situation when my EGR valve went bad. Engine would hesitate and stall. Bought a new one online, replaced it myself (10 minutes) and haven't had problem since. Did your mechanic give you the code?
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Overall Raating by mdc1tab
Jan 14, 2007 (3:09 pm)
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We are getting ready to buy a 2002 Axiom from a dealer , how is it the overall??????
Thanks
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Re: Overall Raating [mdc1tab] by dgluth
Jan 15, 2007 (5:19 pm)
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Replying to: mdc1tab (Jan 14, 2007 3:09 pm)

I have a 2002 AXIOM and it has been great. I don't drive a lot (about 7k miles a year) and have 28K miles on my AXIOM. The only problem I have had is that the sunroof came off its track and the CD player gave up the ghost both were covered by ISUZU. On tuesday I have to go in because I have a rear axel seal leaking. Other then that it has been great and has never stranded me. The only real bad side was that the value drops like a rock but if you plan on keeping it, then it is a mute point. You should be able to get a good deal on one due the fact that Isuzu can not sell cars to save their lives. I really think if they had taken the effort to market the axiom better I think it would of been a great hit. Oh well, I love mine.
 
Good Luck
Dennis P.

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