Isuzu Dmax Owners [ARCHIVED]

**rna800** · October 23rd, 2009 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by wildthing

i wonder if the ITeq version is also like that?!?

We'll see. So far I don't have any problems with my unit. I don't wanna say that it's durable since it has only been with me for more than a year and has not even reached 30k kilometers. For sure after the 3rd year, that is what really counts since all the problems and headaches would start to appear.hehe

**dark_akatsuke24** · October 23rd, 2009 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by rna800

We'll see. So far I don't have any problems with my unit. I don't wanna say that it's durable since it has only been with me for more than a year and has not even reached 30k kilometers. For sure after the 3rd year, that is what really counts since all the problems and headaches would start to appear.hehe

sir can you pm me how to install this turbo timer and if you have pic of it..thanks poh

**Denver Max** · October 24th, 2009 02:46 AM

Originally Posted by rna800

We'll see. So far I don't have any problems with my unit. I don't wanna say that it's durable since it has only been with me for more than a year and has not even reached 30k kilometers. For sure after the 3rd year, that is what really counts since all the problems and headaches would start to appear.hehe

It happened to me the engine light thing. I still have around 25k kilometrs. Bad trip nga the thing is kung patayin mo at pahinga mo ng mga 5mins pag star mo wala na as if nothing happened.

It happened nung mataas ang rev ko tapos biglang shift biglang nag engine check at nawala na ang power parang ang laki ng singaw sounds like nag rerelease ng hangin sa gulong ganun ang tunog.

hmm ano kaya yun. will be going to the casa nxt week tatanong ko bat nag ka ganun.

**rna800** · October 24th, 2009 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by dark_akatsuke24

sir can you pm me how to install this turbo timer and if you have pic of it..thanks poh

I'm sorry but I didn't install a turbo timer in my Dmax. Maybe some Dmax owners here have installed turbo timers in theirs, just wait for their replies.

**rna800** · October 24th, 2009 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by Denver Max

It happened to me the engine light thing. I still have around 25k kilometrs. Bad trip nga the thing is kung patayin mo at pahinga mo ng mga 5mins pag star mo wala na as if nothing happened.

It happened nung mataas ang rev ko tapos biglang shift biglang nag engine check at nawala na ang power parang ang laki ng singaw sounds like nag rerelease ng hangin sa gulong ganun ang tunog.

hmm ano kaya yun. will be going to the casa nxt week tatanong ko bat nag ka ganun.

With regards to that Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) or Check Engine Light, I tried reading the owner's manual on page 2-18. I am going to type it here for the reference of those who don't have their manuals anymore.

"The CHECK ENGINE indicator light is designed to indicate the need for system service. It will come on when the starter switch is in the "ON" position, but before the engine is started, to let you know the bulb is working. (The light will stay till the engine start.) Have the system repaired if the CHECK ENGINE light does not come on when the starter switch is in the "ON" position, but before the engine is started.

MIL - Malfunction Indicator Light

This vehicle is fitted with an emission monitoring system.
The light illuminates when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts to run.
If the light illuminates when driving, the emission system may require servicing.
Although the vehicle may still be drivable and not requiring towing, consult the nearest Isuzu Dealer as soon as possible.
However, if the light flashes while driving, reduce speed until the light stops flashing and take the vehicle to an Isuzu Dealer as soon as possible.

CAUTION
- If the "CHECK ENGINE" indicator light comes on and the engine stops, turn the starter switch to the "Lock" position once, wait at least 6 seconds and proceed to start the engine.
Even if the vehicle is drivable, see your dealer asap for a service of the system.
- If the light comes on either intermittently or continuously while driving, service is required.
Even if the vehicle is drivable and doesn't require towing, see your dealer asap for a service of the system. Continued driving without having the system serviced could cause damage to the emission control system. It could also affect fuel economy and drivability."

Perhaps sir, you do need to have your system checked already.

**Phoenix67** · October 28th, 2009 04:50 AM

Originally Posted by baby_scar

2004 model dmax ls shock absorber? front and back? how much?

kyb ko around P990 to 1100 ko lang nakuha per piece (3 or 4 months ago)... sa KYB importer ko nakuha (along J Abad Santos st, after Hyundai casa if coming from caloocan).

**Phoenix67** · October 28th, 2009 04:53 AM

Originally Posted by agent_ysann

guys, i just want to ask a question... wala po ba talagang "door open indicator light" ang DMAX?? it's hard for me to check if all the doors are properly closed or not, specially for my dad when using it... pati yung "fog lamp indicator" hindi rin umiilaw pag naka on...

fog lamp (light indicator) ko merun (2004 na LS) so baka pundido lang bulb mo?!?

wala talagang doorlight.... that is why I keep the interior light on the "door" mode na lang... para pag bukas ang doors ko, mapapansin ko kasi nakasindi pa ang interior lights ko.

**Phoenix67** · October 28th, 2009 05:05 AM

On MIL - I did those (bring to casa) mentioned by the book .

Eto sabi ng casa ... "e sir kailangan natin mareplicate yung problema habang nakakabit yung diagnostic gadget..." so takbo kami para mareplicate... interesting to note, the diagnostic gadget did not reflect any problem.

Iniwan ko dmax for them to review... pagbalik, they themselve don't know what it was.

On Turbo timer: I have one.... still in box sa kalat shelves ko... binili ko pa sa Thailand yun... maganda sana, it would fit dun sa place ng mga switch.... yun nga lang kinatamaran ko ng ikabit

it is nearly 4 or 5 years old now.

So considering I don't even cool down after I ran the NLEX between 140-160kph, I think the dmax turbo bearings (which was suppose to be the one that the turbo timer will protect by having a cool-down) are strong enough... 5 year old dmax 160,000Km + on the odometer. Still runs 165-167kph on max-out. Pero hindi na siya kasing quick to accelerate from 120 to 140 (unlike before).

So my take on the turbo timer on a dmax - NO NEED to put one

**isketi** · October 28th, 2009 09:26 AM

I also had problems with the CEL/MIL lighting up years back. The casa found out that the problem was a defective brake light switch, they replaced it under warranty and the CEL/MIL problem didn't recur since that.