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Isuzu Trooper TOD and 4WD Problems

59 messages,  Last post on Jan 19, 2013 at 11:13 PM

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#51 of 59 Re: TOD check light flashes codes 13, 14, and 24 [99trooppat] by anyway

Jul 25, 2011 (9:00 am)

Replying to: 99trooppat (Jul 24, 2011 4:39 pm)
Hi Christien yes I was able to fix the problem. We had to change the wire harnesses. They were caroded with power steering fluid that has started to melt away the wire over time. Mabey you should check your wire harness and see if they are ok because once I fixed those, there were no more blinking lights. And if that is the problem, I would not suggest finding them used, and they are very hard to find. I have a number to a dealer that sell them brand new Isuzu Auto Parts 888-509-8712. I wish you look and let me know if that was the problem. Because my car runs great now.

#52 of 59 Re: 2001 TOD auto flashes but does not engage [boottmills] by trooper17

Sep 26, 2011 (1:32 pm)

Replying to: boottmills (Mar 08, 2008 6:44 am)
Boottmill, I have the same problem with my 2001 Trooper. I had Dionostic test done by the dealer for 190.00 (what a rip off) they said it was the speed sensor on the drive shaft next to the universial. There is a front and rear sensor. They want to replace the sensor for 600 dollars a sensor. How did you solve your problem?

#53 of 59 Re: 2001 TOD auto flashes but does not engage [trooper17] by anyway

Sep 27, 2011 (12:36 am)

Replying to: trooper17 (Sep 26, 2011 1:32 pm)
I changed the wire harness and that was the problem. my dash was lighting up like a christmas tree and they found that my wire harnesses were melted by the coolant. Also if you have not done the transmission oil on the car it will jerk on take off. You have to change the whole kit which i recently had done because it would jerk when I stepped on the gas so I would have to take off slow in order not to jerk. But when I changed the kit that solved the problem. I changed most of my sensors and those were not the problem. So try those 2 solutions first and see if that works for you.

#54 of 59 TOD won't engage at higher speeds by lars20

Dec 05, 2011 (3:42 pm)

On my 98 Acura SLX, the 4WD High will engage at speeds under 35mph and work fine, but at speeds above that level, there is a loud, grinding sound and difficulty steering until the 4WD button is punched off, at which time it goes back to 2WD. This problem is the same whether engaging initially at a higher speed or engaging initially at a lower speed and then gradually increasing to a higher speed. Once above 35mph, the 4WD will not work, and the truck feels/sounds unsafe to drive (until the TOD is disengaged). Any ideas?
 
Thanks much.

#55 of 59 TOD red light flashing by sphelps75

Dec 30, 2011 (3:25 am)

Can i continue to drive with this light blinking and also how do i manually check for codes.i have to drive 1700 miles in april someone please help.thanks.

#56 of 59 1999 isuzu 4wd by sphelps75

Dec 30, 2011 (3:30 am)

When i put it into the neurtruel position (4wd) the truck does the same do i have to drive it in one or the other high or low?just purchased and have no clue.Any feed back is appreciated.My red check light also keeps flashing while driving is it safe to keep driving?

#57 of 59 Re: TOD red light flashing [sphelps75] by mac129

Sep 19, 2012 (1:21 pm)

Replying to: sphelps75 (Dec 30, 2011 3:25 am)
I did virtually nothing, but jiggled about 5 wires and twisted 2 plugs to make sure they were tight in their recepticles. These were under the rider's side of the 1999 Trooper, toward the end of the tranny. One plug/socket was just hanging in the air. Then started the engine, and the check light went out, and has not blinked since.

#58 of 59 Re: 1999 Acura SLX TOD/AWD Problems [bkasmauski] by super77

Oct 09, 2012 (6:04 pm)

Replying to: bkasmauski (Nov 22, 2009 10:47 am)
my 99 trooper was doing the same thing today. it has the TOD as well and so i took it in and had a transmission kit done on it and it has seemed to do the trick. cost was $127.00 that was labor, tax, and parts.

#59 of 59 How does this TOD work by fitter1

Jan 19, 2013 (11:13 pm)

I'm buying my first trooper. It's a '98 with tod. I'm used to driving jeeps and don't understand this
 
system. Went to test drive one today and the gauge cluster had all 4 wheels illuminated. What
 
does this mean. Also tried to shift from high to low and it felt like it was stuck.... Can someone
 
explain to me how this is supposed to work. I keep reading about a button but I didn't see one.
 
Also the ABS light was on and in searching thru forums it sounds like these things go hand in hand. Any help from an experienced trooper owner would be awesome or what warning signs I should look for before buying.
 
Thanks Mike

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