Isuzu Crosswind Owners Thread [continued]

[Benzmizer]

Bros, I own a 2003 crosswind xuv and my mileage is hitting 102k now. I am very happy with my crosswind. It was only recently that i've experienced a clicking sound when i switch the ignition key. Im suspecting its the battery.... Any experience like this with your ride? Im using a 2sn motolite excel, if the battery is the problem im planning to upgrade to 3sn would this fit? Or 3sn is overkill for our ride. Tia!

Does it turn? Nagre-redondo ba? If hindi, try using another battery. If it works, then you'd need to replace the battery. 3SM would be nice but I doubt if it'll fit your battery tray. 2SM would suffice (as recommended)

another question, busted yung bulb ng driverside foglamps, magkano ba bulb nito?

That should not be that expensive. Regular H3 bulb lang yan. Less than P500 for a pair.

[sgotogs]

That should not be that expensive. Regular H3 bulb lang yan. Less than P500 for a pair.

Thanks sir Benz!

[astra22]

[QUOTE=Benzmizer;1782539]Does it turn? Nagre-redondo ba? If hindi, try using another battery. If it works, then you'd need to replace the battery. 3SM would be nice but I doubt if it'll fit your battery tray. 2SM would suffice (as recommended)

Thanks for the reply bro.

Walang redondo bro, just a "click" sound.

When I tried to use the battery of my wife's ride, at first try, nag "click" din and eventually it started well at 2nd try.

Funny thing is when i placed the crosswinds battery to my wife's car, it worked flawless.

I was worried na starter ang problem. I hope not. What are the symptoms ba of a defective starter.

TIA!

[Uncle Nick]

I think the problem is one or more damaged segments on your starter armature. You should replace or rebuild the starter.

The faulty starter symptoms are a clicking sound, such as you describe, or a very slow turning starter (because it is drawing too much current), or somtimes it starts fine and sometimes it does not start at all (because it is on a faulty segment).

A techie should be able to do a current draw test without removing the starter. Do this before anything else--starters are expensive, Sorry Po.

Let us know how you make out.

Ciao!

Uncle Nick

[astra22]

Thanks Uncle Nick and Benzmizer for the reply. I' m observing my crosswind now with the borrowed battery. Seems to be working fine.

If the "clicking" sound happens again, il have it checked by the CASA asap.

Though, Does this really happen to older crosswind like mine? Starter, giving up due to wear & tear?

TIA!

[CHIALIB]

sir tanung ko lang everytime i start my crosswind after long period of time na nakaoff, may sound na di ko maintindihan kung squeaking sound pero nawawala kapag uminit na makina, 2 1/2 years na sya with only 14k odo, possible kaya fan belt, nagtanong ako sa casa 1300 isa eh dalawa yun and 800 yung maliit, ano po bang pwedeng replacement na fanbelt, brand? na pwedeng ilagay just in case na gusto ko syang palitan, may around 300 lang daw sa banaue area. thanks

Bro, yung squeaking sound obviously coming from bad belt tension after those years. My "Tivo, after 3.5 years did sustained the same. Initially, "first aid" repairs by tension rectification, after couple of weeks replaced it with new ones. Can buy the new belts at reputed Auto parts (just mention your SUV model or if your Isuzu manual still in place, may refer to specs. I did same and no more worries.Cheers!

[astra22]

I think the problem is one or more damaged segments on your starter armature. You should replace or rebuild the starter.

The faulty starter symptoms are a clicking sound, such as you describe, or a very slow turning starter (because it is drawing too much current), or somtimes it starts fine and sometimes it does not start at all (because it is on a faulty segment).

A techie should be able to do a current draw test without removing the starter. Do this before anything else--starters are expensive, Sorry Po.

Let us know how you make out.

Ciao!

Uncle Nick

Uncle Nick, This morning i experienced the clicking sound again when I switched on the ignition key. I got two clicks (2 trys), before i got a good ignition. Do you think it's indeed the starter, considering im using a newer battery now? I,ve also experienced a 2 to 3 seconds delay in ignition yesterday. What should Ido? Can the starter be repaired, or replace na kaagad? I've heard starters are expensive. TIA!

[sportivonidave]

Uncle Nick, This morning i experienced the clicking sound again when I switched on the ignition key. I got two clicks (2 trys), before i got a good ignition. Do you think it's indeed the starter, considering im using a newer battery now? I,ve also experienced a 2 to 3 seconds delay in ignition yesterday. What should Ido? Can the starter be repaired, or replace na kaagad? I've heard starters are expensive. TIA!

have you try patingin sa casa?? if ever try mo din patingnan sa trusted na mekaniko mo for 2nd opinion.. pwede din na loose contact lang kaya ganun..

[tata_ismael]

Good day guys!

I was cleaning the engine bay of my crosswind and napansin ko yung automatic transmission cable is about to snap (frayed na).. eto yung steel cable on the left if you are facing the engine bay.. the cable on the right is the accelerator/throttle cable diba?

anyway, madali lang ba palitan itong automatic transmission cable? tanggal kabit lang siya? hindi na kailangan ibaba pa ang tranny? pwede ba DIY?

Inputs are highly appreciated guys! Thanks!

[Uncle Nick]

Sorry, I did not respond sooner, I have been away.

The mechanic at the casa, or any auto electric specialty shop, can very easily place a hand held meter on the positive battery cable, and by induction only, measure the current draw when someone tries the starter.

The amount of current the starter needs to start, or just to click, is then compared to the specifications for the starter.

If too much is required, there is a problem with the starter assembly. Now, it could be as I described earlier, a 'bad" segment on the armature, or plugged segment dividers on the armature which would require rebuilding of the armature, or worn (or broken) starter brushes, or a faulty starter solenoid, or poor battery cables or battery cable connections, or "?".

You need an expert, otherwise you could waste your time and money with a faulty diagnosis.

Take a short cut...(my advice)...go to the casa now before you get stranded somewhere.

One thing is certain, the problem will probably not fix itself.

Ciao!

Uncle Nick.