Turn engine on wait for few seconds to have the engine suck the oil up , and pump the transmission oil again this also takes about 2. I got the kit, and I even scored the removal tool on eBay. . I would recommend that you get a Haynes manual from your auto parts store. The service manager indicated that the same problem had been found with other Isuzu Rodeo vehicles and knew exactly what the problem was based on my initial description of the problem.
Dealer indicated that original servo cover had cracked and indicated verbally this was becoming common. Issue is these are well build trucks, and will go a great distance, so it's important to service them. I'm not sure I have an answer to your question, but I, too, have a 2002 Rodeo and I think the transmission is slipping. Temporary suspend the caliper using a rag, coat hanger wire type or a strong string. And then purge the fluid. Posted on Nov 19, 2014 1994 Isuzu Rodeo, One year later, I have driven the rodeo all year, with a slipping tranny, drivable, but no more wheel stands or burn outs. It is located under the vehicle on the Passenger side of the vehicle and it is located on the transmission just before the transfer case.
This transmission unit includes a transmission case, valve body, tail shaft and housing, torque converter automatic only , and all internal lubricated parts. However, please observe rule 1 when asking for a second opinion. They have low cost in a gallon container, buy this for the first change, 3 of 9 or 33% change. I had just had my 30,000 mile check up done on October 30, 2006. Complaint Number: 10157200 Incident Date: May 10, 2006 Date Added to File: May 10, 2006 Description of the Complaint: : the contact stated the vehicle hesitated when shifting from park to drive. Sharing personal information, or specifics on is not allowed.
And then purge the fluid. Apply the anti squeak grease to the back side of pads. Choose Your Option Automatic Transmission 2 door Sport 2. No returns without prior authorization from the Supplier see Contact Us page. Complaint Number: 10340858 Incident Date: June 30, 2010 Date Added to File: June 30, 2010 Description of the Complaint: I own a 2002 isuzu rodeo. This is an idea hijacked from German engineering. When fluid starts running back out of the hole, it is full.
Use a flashlight and they're easy to see. My white truck is real nice, looks new, 250,000 miles, runs great, that is the one with the slipping transmission, that finally died on me, I bought a green truck for the transmission, but it is real good shape, so Instead of tearing that one apart, I just swapped the tags, Then I found a red truck, with a bad knock in the motor and a supposedly good tranny, I dragged it home with the green truck, So I yanked the tranny out of the red truck, looks good, it hangs in the garage like a deer for 2 months while I hunt down parts. I've encountered all these problems on the Rodeo. The lower one is the drain. Install the pads in the caliper. Place a catch pan under the vehicle directly under the oil pan and remove the oil drain plug, while it is draining remove the oil filter and replace it with a new one making sure to lube the gasket with oil and hand tighten only.
The one at the back of the pan in a recess is the filler. On 89 thru 97 3. Today June 30, 2010, I was driving when dash indicator flipped to neutral and then the vehicle started slowing down. Good luck No it's not easy and the answers are correct You have tfill through the overflow but the key is fill until fluid runs out. The tranny fluid was still full and in normal condition Thanks ahead of time for any help or recommendations! The vehicle was also leaking transmission fluid. I am the only owner. Not having codes is weird, if the trans light is blinking it should have a code.
But the one that won't shift, yes, pull the pan, dump the oil, drop the valve body. This has to do with the dealer,? If this is a common problem with rodeo transmission and is a defective part then a recall is in order. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Automatic Transmission Fluid product you desperately need. Jun 19, 2011 Hello and welcome. Then squeezed the fluid into the transmission and kept at it till the fluid dripped out on its own. My white truck is real nice, looks new, 250,000 miles, runs great, that is the one with the slipping transmission, that finally died on me, I bought a green truck for the transmission, but it is real good shape, so Instead of tearing that one apart, I just swapped the tags, Then I found a red truck, with a bad knock in the motor and a supposedly good tranny, I dragged it home with the green truck, So I yanked the tranny out of the red truck, looks good, it hangs in the garage like a deer for 2 months while I hunt down parts. So I am back to square one, but let me tell you what happened.
But the dealers around here are gone. Check also our 2002 Isuzu Rodeo manual transmission catalog. Have you checked it for codes? Remove the plug and fluid should dribble out. I will be contacting isuzu head quarters with a complaint, but I am sure that they will not accept responsibility as they have neglected to inform consumers of this problem so they can get vehicles checked before serious problems occur. If I remember right pretty much every solenoid was replaced too but one of them could still be the problem.
Click here' and select the option for Solved and save. So, It might have a bad tranny, but. I will be contacting isuzu head quarters with a complaint, but I am sure that they will not accept responsibility as they have neglected to inform consumers of this problem so they can get vehicles checked before serious problems occur. Raise vehicle on hoists or drive on ramps don't use jacks, you'll be under the car a while. Absolutely get it flushed and see if that does the trick. I am in the same boat, today I am dumping the fluid and changing the filter, I don't know if it will fix a slipping tranny, but I'm going to try.