# \#trooper **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/trooper/515.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Isuzu 3.2l Severe Power Loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isuzu-3-2l-severe-power-loss/177728)
**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")
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… --- ## [1997 Isuzu Trooper - coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-isuzu-trooper-coolant-leak/165884)
**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")
Coolant leak front of engine from top right side. Unable to see where the fluid is coming from… --- ## [2001 Isuzu Trooper speed sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-isuzu-trooper-speed-sensor/113978)
**Author:** [@StephenSibley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephenSibley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-isuzu-trooper-speed-sensor/113978 "2018-03-19T13:25:21Z")
Has anyone had a problem with the speed sensor? Specificaly, "low input side A." I have this problem on average twice a year for about the last five years. The car is well maintained and only has 75000 miles. --- ## [2000 Isuzu Trooper with the 40L30E automatic transmission. Have been having problems with the tranny not shifting from 3rd to Drive and spinning with no traction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-isuzu-trooper-with-the-40l30e-automatic-transmission-have-been-having-problems-with-the-tranny-not-shifting-from-3rd-to-drive-and-spinning-with-no-traction/106966)
**Author:** [@juan3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juan3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-isuzu-trooper-with-the-40l30e-automatic-transmission-have-been-having-problems-with-the-tranny-not-shifting-from-3rd-to-drive-and-spinning-with-no-traction/106966 "2017-08-17T02:43:56Z")
My trooper has been having trouble shifting from 3rd to Drive and spins with no traction. Shifting to 3rd takes care of moving, and it resets itself when you turn it back on. Last week I was climbing a mountain in Guate… --- ## [Heater not working help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-not-working-help/105153)
**Author:** [@christopherowens1988](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christopherowens1988)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2017, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-not-working-help/105153 "2017-06-22T04:12:50Z")
Hey guys so I'm trying to fix my heater and a 1986 Isuzu Trooper I have a second one I'm using for parts I tested my blower it is functional I checked the fuse and there was no power at the fuse so I thought that maybe i… --- ## [Coolant Reservoir doesn't drain back into Radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-reservoir-doesnt-drain-back-into-radiator/55347)
**Author:** [@anitrabrumagen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anitrabrumagen)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2017, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-reservoir-doesnt-drain-back-into-radiator/55347 "2017-01-31T22:14:20Z")
Why would coolant flow from the radiator to the overflow tank when hot but not return to the tank when cool? To answer this question you might should know the following: - We've tried two new rad caps. - Overflow… --- ## [1991 izuzu trooper starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-izuzu-trooper-starting-issues/95016)
**Author:** [@kcocals](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcocals)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-izuzu-trooper-starting-issues/95016 "2016-09-01T02:34:54Z")
The problem I'm having is it starts fine in the morning but when I shut it off it it takes about an hour to start back up can someone help me ? --- ## [1987 Trooper- How much should it cost to replace the front wheel bushings (and I think bearings?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-trooper-how-much-should-it-cost-to-replace-the-front-wheel-bushings-and-i-think-bearings/89894)
**Author:** [@TrooperGirl87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TrooperGirl87)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2015, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-trooper-how-much-should-it-cost-to-replace-the-front-wheel-bushings-and-i-think-bearings/89894 "2015-05-07T03:15:25Z")
I love my Trooper… and my mechanic showed me how the original front bushings are in need of replacement. I think the upper & lower control arms are fine & we're replacing the upper & lower bushings - About how much shou… --- ## [Please Help Me:(](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-me/76851)
**Author:** [@isuzitroopernamedcoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/isuzitroopernamedcoo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-me/76851 "2013-01-22T23:42:55Z")
Please help me!! :frowning: I own a 2001 isuzi trooper, the water pipe has been broken a couple times, so the radiator has been leaking so my car overheats. But I fixed it a couple of months ago, yet after I fixed it the… --- ## [2001 Trooper Engine Trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-trooper-engine-trouble/74683)
**Author:** [@soundhound](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soundhound)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-trooper-engine-trouble/74683 "2012-09-27T04:37:09Z")
Rebuilt engine, installed, started right up but had loud tic and started leaking oil. Pulled engine, fixed leak, inspected heads, re-installed,turns over but doesn't run. Weird thing is, first time I try to start it each… --- ## ['94 Trooper Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-trooper-problems/73263)
**Author:** [@SoNewSammie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SoNewSammie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-trooper-problems/73263 "2012-06-28T06:14:59Z")
So occasionally the voltage on the dash spikes up to 16 and when that happens all the warning lights go beserk. Check Trans, Battery, Engine are the big ones. My dad heard from a friend that sometimes the voltage misread… --- ## [Air in the cooling arsystem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-in-the-cooling-arsystem/70311)
**Author:** [@biggy79ad2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/biggy79ad2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2012, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-in-the-cooling-arsystem/70311 "2012-01-10T19:47:42Z")
I need help bad, I have a 1998 isuzu trooper. it is over heating and there is air being put into the cooling systerm. there is a lost of fluid but only the same amount each each time and i dnt knw where too. i replac… --- ## [2001 Isuzu Trooper shuts off when idiling, runs fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-isuzu-trooper-shuts-off-when-idiling-runs-fine/69212)
**Author:** [@walliworld](https://community.cartalk.com/u/walliworld)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2011, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-isuzu-trooper-shuts-off-when-idiling-runs-fine/69212 "2011-11-04T23:33:21Z")
my trooper shuts off when coming to a stop. it's at a point where I have to give gas pedal and brake pedal to prevent shut off. It runs fine. Check engine light goes on and off randomly, Reduced power light has come on 5… --- ## [94 Trooper Right Turn Signal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-trooper-right-turn-signal/67520)
**Author:** [@goergerm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goergerm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2011, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-trooper-right-turn-signal/67520 "2011-08-30T00:21:39Z")
I have a 1994 Isuzu Trooper. A few months ago, when I turned on the right turn signal I got an annoying buzzing sound and the inside indicator light, as well as outside right front and back turn lights did not work. A… --- ## [Hard Starting 1995 Isuzu Trooper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-starting-1995-isuzu-trooper/64282)
**Author:** [@paulzucc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulzucc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2011, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-starting-1995-isuzu-trooper/64282 "2011-05-01T18:30:02Z")
I have cleaned the fuel injectors, put in new spark plugs and new spark plug wires. Please suggest what else I can do. The only time it starts easly is when it's very hot. If I leave it off for just 5 minutes, it will st… --- ## [The Peace Trooper is sick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-peace-trooper-is-sick/62439)
**Author:** [@PeaceTrooper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeaceTrooper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-peace-trooper-is-sick/62439 "2011-03-10T03:43:27Z")
My old Trooper, which is painted like the Merry Prankster bus, has had a series of electrical/ignition problems. It began earlier this winter with an occasional engine miss and also occasional a failure to start. My mech… --- ## [How to change brake calipers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-change-brake-calipers/50071)
**Author:** [@719Frontier719](https://community.cartalk.com/u/719Frontier719)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2011, 5:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-change-brake-calipers/50071 "2011-02-17T05:59:10Z")
How does one go about changing brake calipers? I understand how to unbolt the two bolts that hold the caliper on the rotor, but is it as simple as unconnecting the old caliper and connecting the new one? This is on a '94… --- ## [Sounds like a belt...but it's not a belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-like-a-belt-but-its-not-a-belt/60699)
**Author:** [@jg1497](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jg1497)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-like-a-belt-but-its-not-a-belt/60699 "2011-02-04T17:50:31Z")
you know that squealing sound a belt makes when it's loose and needs to be replaced? Well what is it when you hear that sound, but you know it's not a belt? It happens intermittently, usually when the car is cold...and i… --- ## [Occasional Blinking "Auto Trans" dash light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/occasional-blinking-auto-trans-dash-light/60302)
**Author:** [@TheChemist523](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheChemist523)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2011, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/occasional-blinking-auto-trans-dash-light/60302 "2011-01-22T17:34:11Z")
I have a 1991 Isuzu Trooper that I paid $1000 dollars for in 2008 (83K miles) and it has never left me stranded anywhere (except for the time I ran out of gas, but that was my fault). It's the best 4WD vehicle I've ever… --- ## [Isuzu Trooper Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isuzu-trooper-transmission/58287)
**Author:** [@bucket\_head](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bucket_head)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2010, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isuzu-trooper-transmission/58287 "2010-12-04T19:05:20Z")
I have a 2000 Isuzu Trooper with the 40L30E automatic transmission. The transmission shudders when throttle is applied at about 35 mph. The transmission was recently completely rebuilt approximately 5,000 miles ago and… --- ## [Isuzu just dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isuzu-just-dies/57938)
**Author:** [@Debbie\_H](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debbie_H)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2010, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isuzu-just-dies/57938 "2010-11-26T22:44:54Z")
We have a 1986 Isuzu Trooper. Twice now I have been driving and it just dies. I pull over and try to restart but nothing happens. I wait a few minutes and it starts back up. I am worried that this will happen on the high… --- ## [2001 Isuzu Trooper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-isuzu-trooper/55887)
**Author:** [@folalow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/folalow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2010, 5:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-isuzu-trooper/55887 "2010-10-04T05:50:10Z")
I have a 2001 Isuzu Trooper with 110000 milage. I bought it six months ago. Yesterday, the check the engine light came up. Also TOD {Tarque on Demand\] light is coming up ocassionally. What is the effect and function of T… --- ## [Weird Screeching Noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-screeching-noise/55772)
**Author:** [@719Frontier719](https://community.cartalk.com/u/719Frontier719)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2010, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-screeching-noise/55772 "2010-09-30T03:08:43Z")
I was driving my '94 Trooper today and it made a weird screeching noise which I am wondering if someone could help clerify for me. It happened when I let the clutch out and proceeded to start moving after a red light. It… --- ## [Broken hood release](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-hood-release/55308)
**Author:** [@kolichmj93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kolichmj93)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2010, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-hood-release/55308 "2010-09-22T01:55:51Z")
The hood release pull cable is not releasing the hood to the safety latch. I can't reach the safety latch through the grill. How can I release the hood? Model year is 1995. --- ## [96 Isuzu Trooper overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-isuzu-trooper-overheating/55299)
**Author:** [@anitrabrumagen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anitrabrumagen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2010, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-isuzu-trooper-overheating/55299 "2010-09-19T01:12:26Z")
My husband and I recently purchased a 96 Isuzu Trooper. A new radiator had been installed just prior to our purchase, but we've had some overheating problems since. My husband has replaced the thermostat and water pump… --- ## [Snow is coming...and my sooper trooper is leaking!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-is-coming-and-my-sooper-trooper-is-leaking/54993)
**Author:** [@719Frontier719](https://community.cartalk.com/u/719Frontier719)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2010, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-is-coming-and-my-sooper-trooper-is-leaking/54993 "2010-09-12T22:22:53Z")
Well, the snow will be here soon, and i need to finish up my project so i can drive it in the snow! its a 1994 isuzu trooper and there are a few leaks that i would like some advice on. 1) My mechanic said there was a… --- ## [Engine swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap/54302)
**Author:** [@ken\_48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken_48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2010, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap/54302 "2010-08-28T19:38:47Z")
I have a bad engine (rod or spun bearing)in my 2000 Isuszu trooper (3.5 L DOHC) and have found a low-mileage engine from a 2002 Trooper. ANy problems with swapping the newer engine? --- ## [2000 isuzu trooper front turn signal bulb replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-isuzu-trooper-front-turn-signal-bulb-replacement/52733)
**Author:** [@precup](https://community.cartalk.com/u/precup)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-isuzu-trooper-front-turn-signal-bulb-replacement/52733 "2010-08-07T16:10:52Z")
how do i get to the front turn signal bulb in a 2000 isuzu trooper??? --- ## [Isuzu trooper head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isuzu-trooper-head-gasket/52807)
**Author:** [@dirtroadjunkie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dirtroadjunkie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isuzu-trooper-head-gasket/52807 "2010-08-04T00:14:13Z")
I've been lookin' to buy an older trooper with 4-cyl 2.3 engine. Seems like a lot of 'em have a blown head gasket and/or compression problems. Isa this a known issue and does it have to do with valves, rings, or what? --- ## [87 Trooper Heather Core bypassed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-trooper-heather-core-bypassed/52784)
**Author:** [@kawadley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kawadley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 11:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-trooper-heather-core-bypassed/52784 "2010-08-01T11:41:33Z")
A guy has an 87 4x4 Isuzu Trooper for sale. It used to have a/c and heat but the guy before him replaced the carburetor with a Weber and bypassed the heater core. The blower still works but if you have no heat to blow … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/trooper/515.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=trooper)