Transmission Clunk from 2nd to 3rd

[Cyrk]

I just had my Mode Switch replaced I was throwing a code #P0705 (Transaxle Range Switch Circuit). Since my VX is out of warranty, dealer wanted $320 for it and I got it from St Charles for $130. I too had the led act up when shifting between drive and park.

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-Dave

[AlaskaVX]

I'm have the same problem and now I am pretty sure it's the mode switch. I went through a creek, drove home, next morning it would't start (not even a noise). So I figure it's my starter and replaced it with still nothing. Then my buddy says "You try starting it in neutral?" Well I ended up trying it and vrrrrrooooomm started right up! So I know my mode switch is bad. Well after that my transmission clunks after it is warm.... seems to be after driving for 10 min. plus? My car however has not had a problem starting in Park for the last 2-3 weeks and I thought the switch had dried out but after reading this it seems that I still have a bad mode switch.

Thanks everyone for the info!

And yes it is on the side of the transmission.

[Anita]

Oh My... what wonderful toys you have. I'm in love. ;Dr;

[kpv]

Cyrk,
What is St. Charles??? If I need a mode switch, I should get it from somewhere other than the dealer?? BTW, thanks for the compliments.

Anita,
Thank you for the compliment.

[Cyrk]

St Charles Isuzu, most of us get our parts from them...

800-727-8066

http://isuzu.stcharlesauto.com/parts...rts_department

[Wayne1ed]

Hi guys.

Im Gutted....
I only bought my vx a few weeks ago and driving home from work this morning (I work nights) I felt a clunk going up through the gears, then the red CHECK ENGINE light came on. My heart sank and i thought ohh... s#!t.
I'm not going to pretend I know anything about the mechanics of a car. I'm a nurse for God sakes, I fix people not cars...lol

Anyway, I carried on crawling about 30mph as i only live 5 miles from work. 1st to 2nd was smooth but 2nd to 3rd felt horrible! A large clunk while it jolted into 3rd, same going down from 3rd to 2nd.
Got home and straight away on here searching to find out what's wrong.
More than likely looks like its the mode position switch (whatever that is) but you guys seem to think the LEDs should flicker or go dim etc etc when I change gear mine doesn't? Everything works spot on.

Worst thing is I live in England, United Kingdom. So the chances of finding a mechanic that even knows what a vx is never mind how to fix one is rare!!!
Eg I phoned my local this morning and he was like, "what's a vehicross?"
Omg, doesn't matter thanks for your help...lol

Any ideas?
Anyone
:-(

[Y33TREKker]

Hi guys.

Im Gutted....
I only bought my vx a few weeks ago and driving home from work this morning (I work nights) I felt a clunk going up through the gears, then the red CHECK ENGINE light came on. My heart sank and i thought ohh... s#!t.
I'm not going to pretend I know anything about the mechanics of a car. I'm a nurse for God sakes, I fix people not cars...lol

Anyway, I carried on crawling about 30mph as i only live 5 miles from work. 1st to 2nd was smooth but 2nd to 3rd felt horrible! A large clunk while it jolted into 3rd, same going down from 3rd to 2nd.
Got home and straight away on here searching to find out what's wrong.
More than likely looks like its the mode position switch (whatever that is) but you guys seem to think the LEDs should flicker or go dim etc etc when I change gear mine doesn't? Everything works spot on.

Worst thing is I live in England, United Kingdom. So the chances of finding a mechanic that even knows what a vx is never mind how to fix one is rare!!!
Eg I phoned my local this morning and he was like, "what's a vehicross?"
Omg, doesn't matter thanks for your help...lol

Any ideas?
Anyone
:-(

You might have your local give this place a call and ask if anyone is still there who knows the Vehicross who could offer some insight. They used to always have at least one or two VX's on the lot, and I even sold them a few spare parts a couple of years ago.

http://www.cgtrading.co.uk/

[tom4bren]

... Worst thing is I live in England, United Kingdom. So the chances of finding a mechanic that even knows what a vx is never mind how to fix one is rare!!!

It looks like there are 3 members somewhat close to you (Derby, Doncaster, Nottingham). You might want to contact them to see if they can recommend a shop for you to take it to.

On the left side of the home page, find the search function. Select 'Members' from the drop down & leave the other field blank. Click on 'Advanced' & then search. Put GB in the country field & click 'Search'. You can then contact the nearest members by email or PM.

Hopefully it'll be as simple as low fluid level in your tranny. Good luck.

[Wayne1ed]

Hi guys
Thanks for the tips, ok my vx kind of fixed itself overnight :-) as when I drove it this morning it drove spot on. CHECK ENGINE light was still on got phoning. That cgtrading guy was a bit..... "How can I be polite" unhelpful.
Told me any mechanic will fix a vehicross and that I didn't need a specialist! An engine is an engine and a clutch is a clutch!
Ok.... I thanked him for his help and moved on.
Found another garage that deals in jap 'boy racer' imports!!!
After all the mechanics came out and walked around my vx taking pictures one of them had to put it on 3 different diagnostic machines before coming up with a fault code. Turns out it was the throttle position sensor. Apparently that's what caused the misfire from 2nd to 3rd. Don't know how or why it's stopped but I've done about 40 miles today and it's driving 100%
Yeah!
Will get in contact with the other vx'ers. Fingers crossed they still own them.
Thanks again guys (((thumbs up)))

[Y33TREKker]

... That cgtrading guy was a bit..... "How can I be polite" unhelpful. Told me any mechanic will fix a vehicross and that I didn't need a specialist! An engine is an engine and a clutch is a clutch! Ok.... I thanked him for his help and moved on...

Sorry about that.

Based on all of the emails he sent when we were working out our parts deal, he never gave me the impression as being impatient or someone hard to work with.

If he's of the opinion that the Vehicross isn't necessarily a special/unique vehicle, I wonder why he still has a picture of one at the top of his website section of 4x4's for sale?

I suppose we can chalk it up that times and people just change.

[don moore]

mine jus stared to do the hard bang shift from 2nd to 3rd ...so I replaced the Throttle Position Sensor http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&sourc...83620155321350 on the front of the motor ..all better now ..oh I disconnected the battery for 1 hour installed the 26 dollar part and reconnected the batt, you see I had this happen before,,they work or dont ...