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#1 of 7 Strange Isuzu Rodeo Problems by lbren2 Jan 27, 2009 (4:00 pm)
So there have been several issues with my 2000 4WD Isuzu Rodeo over the past couple days. I noticed it on Friday when I was driving home from work. The battery and break light were both on when I started to drive out of the parking garage. Before I was halfway home they both went out. The same thing happened on Sunday...but the lights went out before I was on the highway. Today I noticed the same light problem but they dimmed and started to flicker rather then go out completely. Also, there seemed to be something up with the transmission. It worked fine in reverse, but as soon as i put it in drive it was hesitant. When I was started to go from a stop at a light, it started to go okay and then it felt like someone put the brakes on briefly, and then it released. I got home and parked it in the driveway. My roommate had to move it to go to the gym, and he mentioned the same thing about drive not feeling right. I went outside about 30 min ago to move it back into the driveway because we are suppose to get another big snow storm tonight....and as i was pulling up the street to turn around all the emergency indicator lights came on, the speedometer and tachometer didn't move and the odometer went blank. I put on the flashers and all the lights on the dashboard started to blink with the flashers. It sounded like it was running real rough as I pulled into the driveway. I turned it off, but then realized I should look under the hood with it running and tried to start it...it wouldn't turn over.   The first thing I tried was to check the battery. With the car off, it has 11.8 V across the negative and positive terminals. I then checked all the fuses and they all seemed okay. I can't tell about the relays. I am thinking may be some sort of electrical problem causing all the light and the transmission issues. Now that it wont start I don't know what to do. Any/all suggestions would be appreciated Replies to this message: hondosa (Jul 12, 2009 5:10 am) hondosa (Jul 12, 2009 5:14 am) skapulario (Aug 17, 2009 10:56 am)
#2 of 7 1993 isuzu rodeo by bobman31 Jan 28, 2009 (11:22 am)
Hi guys, first time poster. I have a 93 rodeo. It was obviously 4wheel drive at one point in its life. It lacks a front differential, but it still has the 4wd shift nob inside and when i shift into 4hi or 4 low It feels like its trying to engage. How can I tell if its just gonna take a new front end or if I would have to completely replace the entire transmission to make it 4 wheel drive once again. Sorry if this is an obvious question I am not a car guy but I'm trying to become one.
#3 of 7 Re: Strange Isuzu Rodeo Problems [lbren2] by hondosa Jul 12, 2009 (5:10 am)
Replying to: lbren2 (Jan 27, 2009 4:00 pm) Probably a bad battery and/or alternator. Many auto parts stores will test both for free. I would jump start it and take to to a place that will test the battery and alt. Replies to this message: hondosa (Jul 12, 2009 5:14 am)
#4 of 7 Re: Strange Isuzu Rodeo Problems [hondosa] by hondosa Jul 12, 2009 (5:14 am)
Replying to: hondosa (Jul 12, 2009 5:10 am) bobman   I had a jeep Cherokee with a missing drive shaft. Turned out that the previous owner had bent it and took it off. A new drive shaft was all it needed.   Check the CV-Joint boots for cracks and install a drive shaft. You can probably get one from a salvage yard pretty cheap. It will either work or not.
#5 of 7 2002 Isuzu Rodeo - Engine Cranks But Won't Start by mikadenco Jul 15, 2009 (6:24 am)
SUV has been virtually problem free for 125K miles (7 years). It has had all regular maintenance performed, esp. timing belt replacement, recent tune up, etc. After a lot of water was dumped on hood of car, (don't ask, but engine was cold), the engine would crank but not start. (key would stay in crank mode unless turned back). I believe that this is normal, key should go back after ignition. Not? Fuel Pump is ok. Local mechanic is looking at computer run ignition system but after two days still has no idea what is wrong. Any ideas? Remember this Rodeo has been better than great until now.
#6 of 7 Re: Strange Isuzu Rodeo Problems [lbren2] by skapulario Aug 17, 2009 (10:56 am)
Replying to: lbren2 (Jan 27, 2009 4:00 pm) Hi Ibren2:   At this time, i am having the same problem in my 2002 Rodeo with the battery and brake light going on for a while and then in a short drive both went out in 5 or more diferents ocassions. Please tell me how you solved your problem to see if i can solve mine. Thanks
#7 of 7 1999 Rodeo by twjsr Sep 04, 2009 (2:46 pm)
Have same problem with ABS, Battery, Brake and check engine lights all on.   Someone said it might be a sensor, but which one?   Any ideas

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