1996 Isuzu Trooper Consumer Discussions

Isuzu Trooper Electrical Problems

• Electrical? problem

  Written by: mommaidwf on Jun 18, 2011 3:28:21 PM

  I have a 1996 Isuzu Trooper. I think it may have an electrical problem. While I was driving yesterday all the lights on the dash came on, and there was a clicking sound coming from it too. While this happened my ac stopped working. It lasted for a few seconds and the ac came back on. The needle on the battery gauge jumped all the way to 16 during this time ... Read More

Isuzu Trooper Engine and Performance Problems

• 1996 Isuzu Trooper problems

  Written by: j24eanne on Apr 29, 2010 1:07:19 PM

  Hello, I have a 1996 Trooper 3.2 automatic that has had a never ending battle with engine racing. Every once in a while it will operate at a normal RPM, but usually it is way over 2. It will go down the road at 30 MPH with no foot on the gas. It has had countless parts replaced including the computer. It has ice cold air, and the heater core is ... Read More

Isuzu Trooper doesn't like charging in the cold and damp

• dont like charging in the cold and damp but fine when dry

  Written by: wolavington on Dec 18, 2009 12:14:35 PM

  I have a 1996 isuzu trooper when it dry it charges good with lights on and air con on when it cold and damp it charges under 12v with any of the lights on or fans on took to garage and they cant find anything wrong but it was a dry day it was doing it last winter then came to summer and it was fine so forgot about problem now ... Read More

Isuzu Trooper Transmission Problems

• 1996 trooper 4x4 speed sensor

  Written by: i96trooper on Aug 6, 2009 1:08:55 AM

  Have a '96 Trooper and the auto tranny popped out of OD gear on the highway. Had to drive home at 20mph as it will not upshift. Mechanic friend scoped and shows "vehicle speed sensor". I am looking to see if anyone knows the correct location and part number for this. There is one I can see on the transfer case and then mech said there is one on top of ... Read More

Isuzu Trooper TOD and 4WD Problems

• blinking lights on my dash board what is that

  Written by: anyway on Apr 21, 2009 3:55:06 PM

  I have a 1996 isuzu trooper and for some reason my dashboard is making this clicking noise and the battery light brake light and other lights come on. Then when the clicking starts my sensors to show if i am over heating or if the battery voltage is low starts to go back and forth like crazy. Can someone please tell me what that is and how to fix it. I ... Read More

Isuzu Trooper

• Re: "pinging" for sure [robeades]

  Written by: bean11875 on Mar 10, 2009 6:06:03 PM

  whats up where is the knock sensor on my 1996 isuzu trooper? I need to know where it is located because I am having the same problem. Thanks ..... talk to you soon Chris

Isuzu Trooper Engine and Performance Problems

• Re: it will not run [ar_mon_do]

  Written by: atfdmike on Jan 28, 2008 10:14:32 AM

  Hi and welcome to the forum. I don't believe that the engine you have is a GM unless someone put it in, as the stock engine in the trooper in 1996 was an Isuzu 3.2 or 3.5...I am not sure when the breakpoint for the difference was. Regardless, it is always best to go back to basics first......your CEL is telling you there is a code set so it should be ... Read More

Isuzu Meet the Members

• New Member - Troooper Lover

  Written by: belaircarguy on Dec 25, 2007 4:10:26 AM

  I just found this particular forum for Isuzu owners, although I have owned my 1996 Trooper since December 2000. Purchased it with 42,000 miles and now have 81,000 miles. It was strictly my weekend and mountain vehicle (where I needed 4x4) ------ until my 16 year old daughter got her drivers license in May 2007. She loves this vehicle ---- easy to see traffic, nice square shape so she can see ... Read More

Isuzu Trooper Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Water Pump Replaced, Now Engine Leaking [atfdmike]

  Written by: kdadman on Nov 24, 2006 10:05:15 AM

  1996 Isuzu Trooper V6 DOHC

Isuzu Owners Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2001 Trooper TOD problems [atfdmike]

  Written by: stephanv on Oct 12, 2006 9:12:03 PM

  Hi there, I am little old New Zealand, and my 1996 isuzu is having issues with the TOD check light. As far as I can tell everything is working properly, but the green rear wheel lights keep flashing and the check light comes on, only when it is in 2WD mode (on my trooper the TOD is engaged with a stick shift as opposed to a switch on the dash). If ... Read More

• Putting non Isuzu parts in a trooper...

  Written by: ammodog on Sep 18, 2006 8:24:45 PM

  My kid is at it again, your advise last time was of great Value... He reversed his leaf springs and you guys predicted damage and guess what you were right... Leaf springs are back now in the proper way. He cut his fenders at school today and but 34" tires on his 1996 trooper. he is parking it at the schools shop and is buying a Engine and drive train out ... Read More

• Re: Help me please!!! [highjumper25]

  Written by: atfdmike on Apr 13, 2006 9:14:34 AM

  I don't know how you have made out so far, but I looked through Isuzu Technical service bulletins and found one for 1999. You don't specify which motor you have in your Rodeo, but if you think it would help, I can email you next week with the entire bulletin. This is just the subject matter for the TSB I found. It goes in to greater detail in the complete bulletin. ... Read More

Isuzu Trooper

• buzz of my 1996 trooper

  Written by: thudy on Nov 6, 2005 10:28:57 AM

  I bought my 1996 trooper on 78k miles this summer. When I purchased it, I brought it to the ISUZU dealer. They told me this vehicle is in good shape, maybe never off-road before. Howerver, there is something flaws: 1. the power steering pump leaking; 2. engine oil leaking; 3. need to change the CV-boot; 4. frant bearing loosing. For prob 1: I rebuilt the power steering pump and it stopped ... Read More

Isuzu Owners Maintenance and Repair

• buzz of my 1996 trooper

  Written by: thudy on Nov 5, 2005 3:01:38 PM

  :( I bought my 1996 trooper on 78k miles this summer. When I purchased it, I brought it to the ISUZU dealer. They told me this vehicle is in good shape, maybe never off-road before. Howerver, there is something flaws: 1. the power steering pump leaking; 2. engine oil leaking; 3. need to change the CV-boot; 4. frant bearing loosing. For prob 1: I rebuilt the power steering pump and it ... Read More

Isuzu Trooper

• Re: Shop Manual for 1999 [serranot]

  Written by: trueper on Oct 11, 2005 1:47:18 PM

  I am having a similar problem. I have a 1996 Isuzu Trooper LS. Whenever I drive my car and it has been sitting for a while (~12 hours or longer) the engine kicks hard into second gear. Then into third gear it really slams hard. On the down shift, it reverses...kicks hard down to second and slams harder back into first. After I drive around for 10 minutes or so, if ... Read More

Isuzu Owners Maintenance and Repair

• Isuzu Trooper Turn Signal Replacement

  Written by: belaircarguy on Aug 22, 2005 5:30:02 PM

  My 1996 Trooper has a burned out front right turn signal. Bought a new bulb at the auto store, and now cannot seem to figure out how to remove the housing to replace the bulb. Looks like it may be connected to the headlamp, but did not want to take it all apart until I asked. Any help in directions to make this simple repair would be appreciated. Thanks.

Isuzu Trooper

• Oily Troopers

  Written by: wvpianoman on Jul 18, 2005 6:18:03 PM

  I'm looking at a 2001 Limited currently. VERY nice vehicle. I can't believe all the options. It's got 46450 miles. Had a mechanic friend tell me that it would start using oil by 60k miles - and use a quart a month. Looking online here I'm seeing that several others are using oil. Is that standard for a Trooper? I totaled a 1996 Toyota T-100, and haven't had any experience w/ ... Read More

• Consumer Reports cleared??

  Written by: sdc2 on Dec 22, 2003 1:42:21 PM

  Doesn't sound like they were "cleared" to me, they just didn't have to pay damages. Sorta like OJ, being found "not guilty" is NOT the same as being "innocent": "April 10, 2000 -- Verdict on Consumer Reports: false, but not damaging. After a two-month trial, a federal jury found Thursday that the magazine had made numerous false statements in its October 1996 cover story assailing the 1995-96 Isuzu Trooper sport utility ... Read More

• Isuzu roof rails/Trooper design changes

  Written by: jrr2k on Mar 24, 2003 1:29:00 PM

  Has the roof design on the Trooper changed between 1996-2002? I have been thinking of options for a Trooper roof rack, and might have a lead on some roof rails originally found on a Isuzu Bighorn. The problem is that finding 2002 roof rails (my model year) is near impossible. I'm thinking that any roof rails from 1996-present would work. Any thoughts? Also SBCOOKE - My 2002 experiences the same early ... Read More

• sbcooke ... real issues

  Written by: savvas_e on Mar 5, 2003 1:52:46 PM

  Hi Sean .... You're right about all vehicle having their issues. But relative to other makes, the Isuzu's issues are usually minor. For example, the Toyota Landcruiser Prado in all models between 1996 and 2002 had a problem where the front ball joints would separate for no apparent reason and the front wheels would go off on there merry way all by themselves, while your front end gouges its way into ... Read More

Isuzu Owners Maintenance and Repair

• declining quality of Hondas and Toyotas

  Written by: bluedevils on Jan 31, 2002 5:12:46 AM

  I am still a big proponent of Toyota and Honda vehicles, having owned a rock-solid '91 Camry (never should have sold it) and driven an '89 CRX Si that lasted 170k miles. If buying a new or late-model used vehicle today, I would give strong consideration to both brands. But I totally agree with paisan's post #1381. It's hard for an average consumer to prove, but my perception is that Toyota ... Read More

• Helm manual

  Written by: bluedevils on Oct 19, 2001 4:16:17 AM

  This is the factory workshop manual, i.e., the manual used by technicians at Isuzu dealerships. There do not seem to be any third-party repair manuals pertaining to Troopers newer than 1996. The Chilton's manual that I have covers Troopers but only through the 1996 model year.

Isuzu Trooper

• Newbie

  Written by: ez_j on Oct 1, 2001 9:28:41 AM

  Greetings, all. After much research, test driving, and deliberation, I decided to pick up a 2001 Trooper S 4WD this past weekend. I've never owned an SUV before, which makes me the exception in Colorado, it seems. Up until September 1st of this year, I was the happy owner of a 1993 Honda Civic. Say what you will about their size and power, Honda certainly makes a reliable, economic car, which ... Read More

Isuzu Owners Club: Chat Transcripts

• Chat 7-19-01

  Written by: moderator_kh on Jul 27, 2001 6:18:36 AM

  teacherjim  has joined the chat. moderator_bob  Evenin teacherjim  teacherjim  where is everybody? moderator_bob  Not sure... earlier chats were relatively busy! teacherjim  last time I was on a few months ago there were a number of people moderator_bob  A lot of people talking about hacker attacks today too... some systems are down moderator_bob  Well... they may just be running late moderator_bob  So... where are you from Jim? Been a while since I ... Read More

Isuzu Owners Maintenance and Repair

• :)

  Written by: bluedevils on Feb 24, 2001 6:53:03 PM

  gpm5, your first sentence made me laugh at myself. I was trying to change the engine oil. This was my first attempt to change the oil myself on any vehicle, so I really had no idea what I was looking for. People who are really into cars probably assume that anyone can get under a car and easily identify some of the "obvious" things. Well, I can't! Yes, I just lay ... Read More

Isuzu Modifications/Aftermarket/Accessories

• Tubular side steps

  Written by: bluedevils on Feb 24, 2001 2:56:49 PM

  About 2 months ago I installed the Isuzu brand black side steps on my 1998 Trooper. They install quite easily, in factory-drilled holes in the frame, although it took me a couple hours because I'm terrible with a wrench. Anybody with some common mechanical sense should be able to do the job in 30-45 minutes. I ordered from St. Charles Isuzu, which sells all Isuzu parts at 15% off manufacturer's list ... Read More

Isuzu Trooper

• New York Times Potentially best used cars for 1996

  Written by: mercara on Dec 8, 2000 1:54:31 PM

  New York Times had published a list of Potential best amongst used cars for 1996 models. They based this on JD Power and Associates survey for most dependable brands. In Compact SUV's The trooper was ranked 2nd, 4Runner 1stand Explorer 3rd. For model year 2000 Isuzu as a company is ranked below average. I guess their build quality has decreased or more likely others have improved quality and Isuzu has fallen ... Read More