Check transmission alert

miles wrote:
> When was the last time the pan was dropped and the filter changed?

never - is it a hard-to-dyi task or just pickup filter part and open bolts? anything
else to be aware of?
thanks for the suggestion
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Thomas wrote:
> miles wrote:
>> When was the last time the pan was dropped and the filter changed?
>
> never - is it a hard-to-dyi task or just pickup filter part and open bolts? anything
> else to be aware of?

if you have the bolts around pan, it's just messy but be aware of a couple things

1. search groups.google.com with argument Isuzu Check Transmission
2. you will find that some attributed problem to alternator, other replaced it without
solution
3. some have attributed it to bad electrical harness connection (without more specific
info on where and which one)

maybe someone else will chime in and post their findings
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A general problem that can develope with modern computer controlled
automatic transmissions is a bad electrical ground. Because of the
different metals being bolted together (cask iron block, aluminum
transmission, steel bolts, etc. electrolysis at the interface of the
different metals can occur which won't weaken the physical connection, may
not be visible, but can cause poor conductivity. Because the transmission
needs a good electrical ground for the computer to function properly it may
be as simple as creating a new ground. Mileage isn't much of a
consideration in the developement of this condition (unless you drive in a
corrosive environment), but 13 years is old enough for it to happen. Before
spending any money I would run a wire from a good ground point on the
transmission to a good ground point on the engine or chassis - you don't
have anything to lose.


"Dan S." <sdna.RemoveThis@sdna.fr> wrote in message
news:4e0bbqF1cdqdsU1@individual.net...
> Thomas wrote:
>> miles wrote:
>>> When was the last time the pan was dropped and the filter changed?
>>
>> never - is it a hard-to-dyi task or just pickup filter part and open
>> bolts? anything
>> else to be aware of?
>
> if you have the bolts around pan, it's just messy but be aware of a couple
> things
>
> 1. search groups.google.com with argument Isuzu Check Transmission
> 2. you will find that some attributed problem to alternator, other
> replaced it without solution
> 3. some have attributed it to bad electrical harness connection (without
> more specific info on where and which one)
>
> maybe someone else will chime in and post their findings
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miles wrote:
> When was the last time the pan was dropped and the filter changed?

ok, done today, guess it was the very first time in 13 years

what a messy job and thanks to all with the tips of parts and how-to's

no more lights on and hope it lasts that way for the next 13 years
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Thomas wrote:
> miles wrote:
>> When was the last time the pan was dropped and the filter changed?
>
> ok, done today, guess it was the very first time in 13 years
>
> what a messy job and thanks to all with the tips of parts and how-to's
>
> no more lights on and hope it lasts that way for the next 13 years

Was the filter very dirty? The transmission fluid should be changed
once a year in my opinion. Cheap way to extend the life of the
transmission. Filter could last longer. Purchasing an after market pan
or having the stock one drilled and tapped so a drain plug can be added
makes things a lot less messy!
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miles wrote:
> Was the filter very dirty?

no, not that I could tell, looked just the same as the new filter, fluid also just
like new and the inside of the pan was very clean
like I initially wrote, I've changed fluids via dipstick pump every couple years

I considered drilling a hole into the pan but wasn't certain I'd be safe with my
home-fashioned bolt, so perhaps will purchase an after market pan - any brands or
types you'd recommend? any generic Napa part?

had to use Dexron-III instead of Dexron-II type fluid but the store claimed it was
backward compatible with Dexron-II, hope that's true
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