After almost 10 years and over 100,000 miles...

[VX KAT]

WOW!...on several levels!

[nocturnalVX]

The VehiCROSS just would not let me down, and just keeps on pleasing. The dealer I took it to was a positive experience too (and not just because I got a new trans. for free). Tony and all the guys at Mancari's Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep in Oak Lawn, IL were cool. Unlike the crooks at Evanston Subaru that wanted ME to pay $6800 for a new trans. 2 years ago.

[vxaddict]

The VehiCROSS just would not let me down, and just keeps on pleasing. The dealer I took it to was a positive experience too (and not just because I got a new trans. for free). Tony and all the guys at Mancari's Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep in Oak Lawn, IL were cool. Unlike the crooks at Evanston Subaru that wanted ME to pay $6800 for a new trans. 2 years ago.

Whoo hoo! Love these stories. I'm currently out traveling for work and got a new Charger as a rental. Blah. I want my VX back... Can't wait to get back home.

[nocturnalVX]

A Charger for a rental? Way nicer than the Nissan Versa I had for the week my VX was getting fixed!

[WormGod]

My VX has done something similar before, but when I cleaned and repacked my shift mode selector, it was mo-betta. I would hate it if folks were getting new trannies when that selector is the culprit. Thinking a dealer isn't really gonna give a damn (as if there was an ISUZU dealer even around me anymore).

Rentals? Take it and like it. My STi was in the shop for some "stuff" a couple months ago and my loaner was a KIA Spectra (I couldn't make this !@#$ up). I mean c'mon, from plenty of hp/tq, to absolutely NONE. Needless to say, it stayed parked in my driveway for 5 days and I drove the VX.

[Chopper]

I love a happy ending

[vt_maverick]

My VX has done something similar before, but when I cleaned and repacked my shift mode selector, it was mo-betta. I would hate it if folks were getting new trannies when that selector is the culprit. Thinking a dealer isn't really gonna give a damn (as if there was an ISUZU dealer even around me anymore).

Is that the same thing as the transmission mode switch, neutral safety switch, etc.? If so I replaced mine a few months ago but kept the original one in the garage. It only failed twice (both on the same day) so I thought there might be a good chance that someone could refurbish it someday.

Let me know if you (or anyone else) want it for a spare.

[MSHardeman]

vt mav, isn't there a rebuild thread for the mode selector switch somewhere on here? If you don't want the switch that you have I will happily take it and try to rebuild it. Mine hasn't failed yet after 105k (knock on wood), but it would be good to have one to practice on before I have to tear into mine.

To be clear, are we talking about the module that attaches to the transmission and helps to select the gears?

[nocturnalVX]

Is that the same thing as the transmission mode switch, neutral safety switch, etc.? If so I replaced mine a few months ago but kept the original one in the garage. It only failed twice (both on the same day) so I thought there might be a good chance that someone could refurbish it someday.

Let me know if you (or anyone else) want it for a spare.

From the dealer invoice: "Check and found fault code P0218-Transmission Fluid Overtemp... Check the fluid level and condition and found it full and burnt... remove the trans pan and found lots of metal and clutch material..."

I'd say that my trouble was NOT a faulty mode position switch!

[nocturnalVX]

I would hate it if folks were getting new trannies when that selector is the culprit. Thinking a dealer isn't really gonna give a damn (as if there was an ISUZU dealer even around me anymore).

Rentals? Take it and like it. My STi was in the shop for some "stuff" a couple months ago and my loaner was a KIA Spectra (I couldn't make this !@#$ up). I mean c'mon, from plenty of hp/tq, to absolutely NONE. Needless to say, it stayed parked in my driveway for 5 days and I drove the VX.

If a dealer wants to give someone a free new transmission rather than a $150 part... kewlness! I would not pay out of pocket though.

I was hoping to get a Wrangler as a loaner, but the dealer didn't give loaners. I ended up renting the Versa. Hated it, but it was basic transportation and only for a week.