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Isuzu Trooper TOD and 4WD Problems

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#45 of 59 1999 Acura SLX TOD/AWD Problems by bkasmauski

Nov 22, 2009 (10:47 am)

Hello,
I have a 1999 Acura Trooper, I mean Isuzu SLX, no Acura SLX yeah that's it Acura Slx that I am have problems with the TOD/AWD system. The first thing is when it is in 2wd the rear wheels on the TOD display blink instead of being permanently lit all the time. then after driving for a few minutes the red check light starts flashing. When you hit the TOD button the auto light and the front wheels light up on the display and the check light goes off. Then the second thing is when you engage the AWD and drive for a few minutes you feel a clunk and the AWD dis-engages and the light on the front wheels of the display go out and the auto light starts flashing and the check light goes on. If you stop the car the AWD will engage again for a few minutes then you feel that clunk again and it dis-engages again. Does anyone know what is going on here and can help me with this problem. WInter is almost here and I basically have a 2WD car now.
 
Thanks,
Bill

#46 of 59 Four wheel drive not working by willmorton

Jan 18, 2011 (5:50 pm)

I have a 1999 Trooper with 180k miles and the front wheels will not engage when the 4WD button is pushed. The shifter seems to do it's job, but nothing will get the front wheels turning. I would love to think it's a vacuum hose, but I really don't know and am looking for hints.

#47 of 59 Re: Four wheel drive not working [willmorton] by isu2

Jan 18, 2011 (7:33 pm)

Replying to: willmorton (Jan 18, 2011 5:50 pm)
there was an article earlier about the small plastic gear on the front axle that engages the 4wd. apparently it gets all gummed up and needs cleaning.
there was an internet article on how to remove and clean and reassemble.

#48 of 59 Re: TOD check light flashes codes 13, 14, and 24 [dirtroad565] by christien

Jan 24, 2011 (6:59 pm)

Replying to: dirtroad565 (Apr 21, 2009 3:48 pm)
Hello, I have a 2001 trooper and these same codes and am very curious if you have solved your problem. I am having trouble locating the connectors to do check flow 6. pin 15/b-67 to pin 3/h-49 based on the manual I have found.. what are the two harnesses directly connected to the TOD ECU? Any help is greatly appreciated!">

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

Jul 24, 2011 (4:39 pm)

Replying to: christien (Jan 24, 2011 6:59 pm)
I am having the same issue with my 99 trooper. Same codes, 13,14, & 24. I tried clearing the codes, and they came right back. Were you able to solve this? Thanks!

#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.

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