# \#isuzu

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## [Abs, brake light, ac blower not blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-brake-light-ac-blower-not-blowing/200284)

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**Author:** [@Pkenner1\_193647](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pkenner1_193647)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-brake-light-ac-blower-not-blowing/200284 "2025-05-15T03:54:27Z")

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2008 isuzu, ascender with a 175,000+ miles. runs smooth. At startup the other day the abs light came on and brake came on at the same time the air conditioner stopped blowing inside. You can hear and feel the compressor …

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## [2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport - Needs an exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-isuzu-rodeo-sport-needs-an-exhaust/194263)

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**Author:** [@ALinMD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALinMD)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 10:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-isuzu-rodeo-sport-needs-an-exhaust/194263 "2024-09-23T10:24:06Z")

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Need complete exhaust from catalytic converters (front pipe) back. V6 Automatic AWD.

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## [2002 Isuzu Rodeo - Hard starting when engine is warmed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-isuzu-rodeo-hard-starting-when-engine-is-warmed-up/190349)

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**Author:** [@johnjacobson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnjacobson)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-isuzu-rodeo-hard-starting-when-engine-is-warmed-up/190349 "2023-05-01T23:20:06Z")

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I have a 2002 isuzu rodeo 3.2 l Starts right away when engine is cold or after short trips. If driven several miles it becomes hard to start. any ideas?

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## [I lost my oil cap, I turned to Google](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-lost-my-oil-cap-i-turned-to-google/183338)

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**Author:** [@Smsheilamiller\_180197](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smsheilamiller_180197)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-lost-my-oil-cap-i-turned-to-google/183338 "2022-04-06T01:27:19Z")

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And someone says stick a towel in there and drive to the gas station so I stuck a towel in there and started it and the towel is stuck down in whatever is below the fill cap.

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## [Replace ignition switch, and now nothing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-ignition-switch-and-now-nothing/178605)

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**Author:** [@epeeist81](https://community.cartalk.com/u/epeeist81)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2021, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-ignition-switch-and-now-nothing/178605 "2021-08-11T22:08:38Z")

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I replaced the ignition switch on my 98 Rodeo. At first it started but wouldn’t idle. Then it would start but idle at 1000 instead of its usual 600. Then nothing. No power anywhere. Battery is good. Ideas? Thanks

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## [Isuzu 3.2l Severe Power Loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isuzu-3-2l-severe-power-loss/177728)

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**Author:** [@hpernia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hpernia)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isuzu-3-2l-severe-power-loss/177728 "2021-07-12T02:39:19Z")

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Hi all. Just joined this community as it seems very active and I always liked listening to Car Talk on the radio. Looking for some advice on a 96 Isuzu Trooper with a 3.2l SOHC V6 and manual transmission. Recently it ha…

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## [2002 Isuzu Rodeo motor cuts out, CEL comes on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-isuzu-rodeo-motor-cuts-out-cel-comes-on/173089)

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**Author:** [@JasonMakeig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JasonMakeig)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2021, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-isuzu-rodeo-motor-cuts-out-cel-comes-on/173089 "2021-01-26T04:18:25Z")

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Hullo …The motor will continually cut out (check-engine signal) after a ten k run and continue to deteriorate (cut out intemittently) … The momentum of the car then enables the clutch-starting again but with the associat…

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## [Temp gauge inop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-gauge-inop/173339)

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**Author:** [@vipergg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vipergg)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-gauge-inop/173339 "2020-12-16T00:12:19Z")

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2008 Izuzu Ascender which is a GMC Envoy with the 4.2 liter straight six in it . Temperature guage was working and now it is down to the cold mark even after driving it for awhile. I have scanned the codes and t…

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## [Traction control light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-light/169919)

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**Author:** [@vipergg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vipergg)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-light/169919 "2020-09-14T13:10:53Z")

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Have a 2008 Isuzu Ascender which is a GMC Envoy with an Isuzu name on it. 4.2 liter straight 6 in it . Occasionally lately when going around usually a right hand turn the traction control light will come on which t…

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## [2004 Isuzu Ascender - Dash vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-isuzu-ascender-dash-vents/165913)

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**Author:** [@oscarmunoz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oscarmunoz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-isuzu-ascender-dash-vents/165913 "2020-06-18T01:13:25Z")

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AC\_heater/dash\_boards\_vents\_do\_not\_work

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## [1997 Isuzu Trooper - coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-isuzu-trooper-coolant-leak/165884)

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**Author:** [@Ernest31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ernest31)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-isuzu-trooper-coolant-leak/165884 "2020-06-16T20:07:21Z")

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Coolant leak front of engine from top right side. Unable to see where the fluid is coming from…

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## [1992 Isuzu Pickup - causes of oil spitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-isuzu-pickup-causes-of-oil-spitting/165323)

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**Author:** [@Joann-63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joann-63)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-isuzu-pickup-causes-of-oil-spitting/165323 "2020-06-06T21:26:57Z")

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Would any one know what is causing the oil to “spit” out of an over flow tube that is located under the intake manifold. (I can not see clear under there) before I start pulling things of I would like to know what I am u…

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## [1992 Isuzu 2.3l oil leak under intake manifold from drain tube](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-isuzu-2-3l-oil-leak-under-intake-manifold-from-drain-tube/165321)

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**Author:** [@Joann-63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joann-63)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-isuzu-2-3l-oil-leak-under-intake-manifold-from-drain-tube/165321 "2020-06-05T01:06:21Z")

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Would any one know what is causing the oil to “spit” out of an over flow tube that is located under the intake manifold. (I can not see clear under there) before I start pulling things of I would like to know what I am u…

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## [Residual smoke smell in my 2006 Isuzu Ascender](https://community.cartalk.com/t/residual-smoke-smell-in-my-2006-isuzu-ascender/165270)

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**Author:** [@JJ13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JJ13)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/residual-smoke-smell-in-my-2006-isuzu-ascender/165270 "2020-06-04T15:29:48Z")

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Just bought this car and happy with it except I detect that previous owner smoked some. Any way to clean or improve the smell of the recirculated air?

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## [2006 Isuzu Ascender - Battery off the chart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-isuzu-ascender-battery-off-the-chart/165001)

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**Author:** [@Nichole3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nichole3)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-isuzu-ascender-battery-off-the-chart/165001 "2020-05-29T21:39:17Z")

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Y does my battery read off the chart

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## [1999 Isuzu Rodeo - My rear end vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-isuzu-rodeo-my-rear-end-vibrates/164302)

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**Author:** [@dudewhydidyou\_167299](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dudewhydidyou_167299)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-isuzu-rodeo-my-rear-end-vibrates/164302 "2020-05-14T23:08:13Z")

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When under light or hard acceleration, my rear end vibrates. My steering wheel doesnt shake or anything. Ive replaced my U-Joints in hopes of fixing the problem but no cigar. I can tell its from the rear end, I just don…

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## [2000 Isuzu Rodeo — fuse box isn’t getting power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-isuzu-rodeo-fuse-box-isn-t-getting-power/163314)

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**Author:** [@Robbin\_Worobel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robbin_Worobel)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-isuzu-rodeo-fuse-box-isn-t-getting-power/163314 "2020-05-08T18:54:30Z")

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I have tested the fuse box under the hood, and, it appears there is no power to the right side of the box?

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## [2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport - can the transmission be saved?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-isuzu-rodeo-sport-can-the-transmission-be-saved/162692)

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**Author:** [@Mel52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mel52)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-isuzu-rodeo-sport-can-the-transmission-be-saved/162692 "2020-04-11T20:41:00Z")

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Hello, my rodeo sport has a transmission problem. Just trying to determine if its worth towing to a shop to get a diagnosis. Upon starting it takes a minute or so once put in to Drive (automatic Trans.) before it catches…

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## [Passenger side leaks in floorboard when it rains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-leaks-in-floorboard-when-it-rains/160914)

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**Author:** [@criket9627](https://community.cartalk.com/u/criket9627)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-leaks-in-floorboard-when-it-rains/160914 "2020-03-14T02:48:14Z")

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I am new and a female so bear with me if my words aren’t correct car talk. My 2007 Izuzu Ascender recently started leaking on the passenger side. I’ve pulled carpet back and I have traced the water up to the point where …

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## [2005 Isuzu Rodeo - Emissions codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-isuzu-rodeo-emissions-codes/160354)

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**Author:** [@Larry40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry40)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-isuzu-rodeo-emissions-codes/160354 "2020-03-06T16:59:57Z")

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Failed emissions test code rtc 1402 4927 34cf ab74 new battery installed 9/13/ 2019 said needs reprogram. Test is $68 then depends what is wrong ?? More BUCKS ? what s your appion?

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## [Transmission / Clutch Failure/FRUSTRATION / DESPERATION](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-clutch-failure-frustration-desperation/158325)

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**Author:** [@jwildtg\_163182](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jwildtg_163182)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-clutch-failure-frustration-desperation/158325 "2020-02-19T02:33:56Z")

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Hi I’m new here. I have a 95 Isuzu pickup that has a 2.3 L 5 speed transmission. We had it towed to a cousin of my boyfriend and he changed the clutch, clutch cable, well a complete clutch kit including cable. It’ a manu…

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## [1996 Isuzu Trooper - Ball joint help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-isuzu-trooper-ball-joint-help/154220)

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**Author:** [@JamesCBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesCBrown)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-isuzu-trooper-ball-joint-help/154220 "2019-12-08T16:09:20Z")

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Having replaced upper ball joints and tie-rod ends, the front wheels are in serious trouble. The ball joint mount screws are not long enough to allow sufficient number of shims to be used. With max capacity of shims, i…

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## [96 Isuzu hombre 2.2L MFI crank, no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-isuzu-hombre-2-2l-mfi-crank-no-start/98735)

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**Author:** [@bbaker9586](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bbaker9586)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-isuzu-hombre-2-2l-mfi-crank-no-start/98735 "2019-09-23T22:57:55Z")

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Had hard start for month prior to dying. Died while driving down road. Started 2-3 times for around 20 seconds each time. Bad fuel pump & filter replaced both. Fuel pressure holds at 41 psi. Still no start. Replaced coil…

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## [2004 Isuzu Axiom - TOD light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-isuzu-axiom-tod-light/149238)

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**Author:** [@derrick40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/derrick40)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 10:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-isuzu-axiom-tod-light/149238 "2019-09-22T10:30:33Z")

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check tod light came on

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## [2003 Isuzu Rodeo - Hard starting when warmed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-isuzu-rodeo-hard-starting-when-warmed-up/145537)

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**Author:** [@DavidShepherd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidShepherd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-isuzu-rodeo-hard-starting-when-warmed-up/145537 "2019-07-29T23:56:23Z")

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I have an 03 Rodeo with a fuel injected v6. It has 49,000 miles, idles and runs excellent. when first starting the vehicle, it starts right up, no matter what the weather is. The problem is when it gets warmed up it gets…

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## [2004 Isuzu Ascender - AC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-isuzu-ascender-ac-issue/144031)

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**Author:** [@wayneisenhower](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wayneisenhower)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-isuzu-ascender-ac-issue/144031 "2019-07-09T23:43:37Z")

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wont switch to panel for ac. no speed 5 fan, blowing hot air even when compressor running.

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## [2001 Isuzu Rodeo - theories wanted!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-isuzu-rodeo-theories-wanted/143880)

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**Author:** [@KeeWillis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeeWillis)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-isuzu-rodeo-theories-wanted/143880 "2019-07-08T22:21:53Z")

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I recently purchased my 2001 Isuzu Rodeo V6 automatic with about 132,000 miles on it. The alternator promptly went out, and I have done some suspension and other work to it myself, but I have been holding off spending an…

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## [1994 rodeo won’t run correctly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-rodeo-won-t-run-correctly/143558)

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**Author:** [@Cory\_Garrett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cory_Garrett)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-rodeo-won-t-run-correctly/143558 "2019-07-03T12:26:40Z")

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I have a 94 rodeo 3.2 manual trans. I’ve done everything an I’m at a end here I really hope someone can help me out . Here’s what I’ve done . New fuel pump, new fuel filter, new plugs, new coil packs, new ignition contro…

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## [1996 isuzu rodeo problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-isuzu-rodeo-problem/143081)

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**Author:** [@Bleepus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bleepus)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-isuzu-rodeo-problem/143081 "2019-06-28T01:23:45Z")

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So I purchased my first car, a 1996 isuzu rodeo, about a month and a half ago, and it was running fine until when I was driving the pedal stuck to the floor and didnt come back. After I had pulled over I used my hand and…

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## [2002 Isuzu Rodeo - wipers won’t work on interval setting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-isuzu-rodeo-wipers-won-t-work-on-interval-setting/138866)

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**Author:** [@BurlJustus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BurlJustus)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-isuzu-rodeo-wipers-won-t-work-on-interval-setting/138866 "2019-04-21T13:01:27Z")

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My wipers will not work any more on the interval setting. They work fine on the high and low settings but also will not park

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