Common VX problems you'd like Isuzu to resolve.

[Wulfgott]

My list of problems:

1: Hood insert crack

2: Head light seals (both)

3: slow windows/binding (replaced motivators both)

4: Seat falling apart (drivers, Replaced)

5: Hood insert cracking again. This time I had them let me install with the tech. They were not wanting to do this but let me in the end. I think the crack is do to improper torquing as when the tech was tighting it down I had to chew him out for "cranking it down" no torque wrench, nothing

6: Bad center console latch thingy. and the darn thing was REALLY loose overall. They replaced the assembly then I had to unbolt and reattach it (they didn't put the right bolts in). Always take pictures of your vehicle before you take it in and after.

7: Crack door trim (both sides) from when they replaced window motivators

8: Dents in passenger door from window motivator replacement. How the heck they managed that I have no clue.

Santa Ana Isuzu sucks.

[Mtn VX]

1999 Ebony

Problems so far:
1. Driver's side window motor
2. Passenger's side window motor
3. Peeling/flaking windshield wipers

[NC_VX]

1. CD Changer
2. Driver/Passanger Window Motor
3. Headlight Liner coming off in wind
4. Peeling flaking rims

[Beavertractors]

I seem to be having the same problem with the drivers side window going off the track and binding..The headlight gasket's and the wheels pitting on the inside (minor pitts)...I will NOT bring my V-Cross to a dealer for simple repairs or service ..If my engine or something important breaks ,I have to, I will walk around the car with the service guy and note the two minor scratches that I have,and the perfect interior.. Tony B

[mrlarrys]

Got everything fixed under warentee from Hassett Isuzu in wantagh Long Island. They fixed peeling rims, headlight gasket and peeling front lower window cowl (near windshield wipers), and gasket above door on roof (clip broken).
The only problem now is the drivers window is moving slowly but a shot of silicone grease has a quick fix for the moment.

[Eckstream]

1. Egr valve 3-times since Sept. 03
2.Egr tube 3-times since Sept. 03
3.Power/Winter button 1 time
4.Peeling wheels


I love my VX but I had to fight to get some things taken care of that should be included in my 72 mo optional warrantee.

[nyc #1 ironman]

What happened to your power winter button?

[Eckstream]

The button still worked sort of...... The winter button would not click and lock into place but the power button still worked fine. Is this what happened to yours

[PWX1]

THAT'S ALL THE WINTER BUTTON DOES- 3RD GEAR?
I CAN DO THAT MYSELF AND KEEP IT THERE PAST
20 MPH- I HAD HOPED THAT IT MAY HAVE TRANSFERED
SOME MORE POWER TO THE FRONT WHEELS FOR A BETTER DESCENT/ASCENT ON ICE-
NO WONDER I LOOK LIKE DOROTHY HAMILL DOING
THE CAMEL ON THE ICEY ROADS UP HERE!

;eekr;

[Simon Templar]

Originally posted by PWX1
THAT'S ALL THE WINTER BUTTON DOES- 3RD GEAR?
I CAN DO THAT MYSELF AND KEEP IT THERE PAST
20 MPH-

I think you misunderstood what he said.

What the 'Winter' button does is force the transmission into 3rd although you are at a standstill. You pull away from the stop in 3rd gear. You do NOT start in 1st and shift upwards. Therefore, you can't 'do that yourself.'

Forcing the transmission into 3rd from a stop decreases the tendency to spin the rear wheels on the ice or snow as you pull away. This therefore decreases the chance that you might lose control of the vehicle and allow it to slide sideways into a ditch....or into somone else at the traffic light.

Think ice. Think snow. Think slippery. Think reduced torque. You'll figure it out.



....sT

[PWX1]

GOT IT! - BEING A PHD I DO UNDERSTAND PHYSICS
JUST WAS HOPING IT WORKED A LITTLE LIKE
THE DOWNHILL ASCENT BUTTON ON A ROVER!
SINCERELY,
HALF-WIT

[Simon Templar]

Originally posted by PWX1
GOT IT! - BEING A PHD I DO UNDERSTAND PHYSICS

Well....isn't that odd? A bit more than twenty years ago, when *I* was a Doctoral candidate, I already knew that leaving ones' Caps Lock on gave the impression of yelling.


Sigh,

.....sT

[deermagnet]

4WD Lo is the best thing for slippery or steep descents without braking. I made it all the way down Mt. Washington, NH without braking in 2nd and 3rd 4WD Lo. In some spots, it was a 20% grade.

Mark

[Moncha]

Simple question, simple answer.. I know that Simon did not mean any offense. With keyboards, you have to remember there is a lack of emotion and that can be misconstrued. However, when a posting is made in all caps, it is read as a shout, which in turn can lead to a less than desireable reaction.

On a side note, I am working on a script to eliminate shouting in posts to help curb some problems.

[PWX1]

opps
i was working off my laptop while stuck at dulles-
forgot the so called message board etiquette-
didn't mean to interupt the flow o fgreat ideas-
not even sure i spelled all the big words right!
happy new year- thanks for the diagram-