Izuzu crosswind problems encountered

**Mac40** · March 11th, 2011 09:54 AM

Hello guys, I'm just new here. Please just delete this if the same thread has already been created and to begin with, would like to share my experiences as follows (in chronological order):

Model: 2001 Crosswind XT
Date Acquired: July 19, 2001
Odometer to date : 139,589 kms

Problems encountered to date (almost 10 years):

1. Leaking Radiator - on the first year (Replaced by Casa under warranty)
2. Aircon evaporator - on the 3rd year (2004)
3. Center Link replacement- on the 6th year (2007)
4. Water pump replacement - on the 9th year (2010)
5. Busted Right headlight- on the 9th year (2010)
6. Water sedimentor- always warning 9th year (2010) cleaned and disconnected at Casa
7. Engine vibration- 2011 Calibration/overhauling of injection pump( Repair cost-P4,870.00)

So far, these are the only problems I've encountered on my ride. Appreciate if you could share yours so that we could establish the common problems of our beloved crosswind. By the way, my unit is already due for repainting due to small dents and scratches.

Thanks.

**Uncle Nick** · March 11th, 2011 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Mac40

Hello guys, I'm just new here. Please just delete this if the same thread has already been created and to begin with, would like to share my experiences as follows (in chronological order):

Model: 2001 Crosswind XT
Date Acquired: July 19, 2001
Odometer to date : 139,589 kms

Problems encountered to date (almost 10 years):

1. Leaking Radiator - on the first year (Replaced by Casa under warranty)
2. Aircon evaporator - on the 3rd year (2004)
3. Center Link replacement- on the 6th year (2007)
4. Water pump replacement - on the 9th year (2010)
5. Busted Right headlight- on the 9th year (2010)
6. Engine vibration- 2011 Calibration/overhauling of enjection pump( Repair cost-P4,870.00)

So far, these are the only problems I've encountered on my ride. Appreciate if you could share yours so that we could establish the common problems of our beloved crosswind. By the way, my unit is already due for repainting due to small dents and scratches.

Thanks.

Your problems are really minor, especially considering the Philippines road conditions.

I have a 2011 Urban Cruiser which I received mid-December.

Zero defects!

My wife's cousin has a 2008 Sportivo (approx 45000 kms)

Zero defects!

My background (in Canada) includes owning and operating automotive repair and sales facilities.

I have owned many standard and luxury vehicles (including Cadillac, Lincoln, Mercedes and Corvette) in my life time ( I will soon be 74) and I have never experienced such high quality control standards as put out by Isuzu.

Ciao!

Uncle Nick.

**Mac40** · March 12th, 2011 12:36 AM

Dagdag ko rin pa po pala yung secondary clutch master, 2 times na rin ako nagpaayos, year 2005 and 2009.

Thanks.

**OTEP** · March 12th, 2011 12:49 AM

Looking after a pal's 2003 Crosswind XUVi:

1. Blown speakers (the paper is really crappy). And despite the size of the grille, don't be fooled, Isuzu just put in a 4" wafer thin speaker inside (supplied by Pioneer). We just replaced the fronts with set of 5.24 inch Tekline coaxials (not exactly hi-fi but worlds apart from OEM).
2. Left rear monitor not working (for replacement)
3. Head unit would not read CD's. We bought a Php3,500.00 DVD/MP3/AUX head unit from Raon to solve that.
4. Alarm doesn't work. Jemson took care of it.
5. Seat upholstery not holding up well. Both front seats are torn already with the foam disintegrating.
6. Seat massager not working and mechanism has started falling from underneath front seat.
7. Right front foglamp lens turned cloudy for no apparent reason
8. Dashboard rattle we cannot find
9. Crappy repair done by Isuzu casa which resulted in exposed rear spoiler wires and melted wires on the driver's front door
10. The dreaded exhaust system vibrating to pieces syndrome.
11. Excessive engine vibration. Significantly more than my other pal's '10 XT unit. And sometimes the idle goes so low the engine almost dies.

I'll try to remember the others when I take it out for a spin again. Will do fluid/filter changes, brake and suspension inspection soon.

**winwinkotsi** · November 7th, 2019 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by Mac40

Dagdag ko rin pa po pala yung secondary clutch master, 2 times na rin ako nagpaayos, year 2005 and 2009.

Thanks.

Ask ko lang po, ano po symptoms sa secondary clutch nyo? nagpalit kasi kami ng kit lang kasi may tagas secondary, pero sinabay na din palit ng transmission fluid(using same as engine oil - Mobil Devlac MX).

Pero after this medyo hindi na smooth ang pag change ng gear at meron parang feeling ng kumukulo kapag sa dulo ng press ng clutch pedal. Baka po meron may idea sa inyo, makatulong sa amin, kasi hindi ko alam kung saan issue kasi wala naman tagas yung clutch fluid at hindi nagbabawas.

**bleem002** · November 13th, 2019 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by winwinkotsi

Ask ko lang po, ano po symptoms sa secondary clutch nyo? nagpalit kasi kami ng kit lang kasi may tagas secondary, pero sinabay na din palit ng transmission fluid(using same as engine oil - Mobil Devlac MX).

Pero after this medyo hindi na smooth ang pag change ng gear at meron parang feeling ng kumukulo kapag sa dulo ng press ng clutch pedal. Baka po meron may idea sa inyo, makatulong sa amin, kasi hindi ko alam kung saan issue kasi wala naman tagas yung clutch fluid at hindi nagbabawas.

ggod day sir.

1. may resistance na ang pag shift hindi na siya smooth. primary ang pinalitan ko.
2. ang alam ko iba ang engine oil sa transmission oil
3. hit and miss ang repair kit may matagal masira at may madali. better if you save up and
palitan mo na lang ng bagong replacement part ask mo sa mechanic mo yung brand he
should know.

hindi crosswind ang gamit ko pero generic naman ang issues mo i think kahit anong unit same lang ang principle

**winwinkotsi** · November 16th, 2019 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by bleem002

ggod day sir.

1. may resistance na ang pag shift hindi na siya smooth. primary ang pinalitan ko.
2. ang alam ko iba ang engine oil sa transmission oil
3. hit and miss ang repair kit may matagal masira at may madali. better if you save up and
palitan mo na lang ng bagong replacement part ask mo sa mechanic mo yung brand he
should know.

hindi crosswind ang gamit ko pero generic naman ang issues mo i think kahit anong unit same lang ang principle

Maraming salamat po sa reply and sharing sa experience.
-pwede po ba na Primary master may sira even wala naman po tagas?
-normal po ba sa primary master na kapag alisin ang cover ng container + press ang clutch, bubulwak ang hangin?

**yapoy86** · November 13th, 2019 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by winwinkotsi

Ask ko lang po, ano po symptoms sa secondary clutch nyo? nagpalit kasi kami ng kit lang kasi may tagas secondary, pero sinabay na din palit ng transmission fluid(using same as engine oil - Mobil Devlac MX).

Pero after this medyo hindi na smooth ang pag change ng gear at meron parang feeling ng kumukulo kapag sa dulo ng press ng clutch pedal. Baka po meron may idea sa inyo, makatulong sa amin, kasi hindi ko alam kung saan issue kasi wala naman tagas yung clutch fluid at hindi nagbabawas.

Kung sino man yung mekaniko na nag palit using engine oil.. please paki batukan... GL oil po ang gamit sa transmission.. either GL 4 or GL 5 depende sa requirement.. di pwede engine oil..

**12vdc** · November 13th, 2019 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by winwinkotsi

Ask ko lang po, ano po symptoms sa secondary clutch nyo? nagpalit kasi kami ng kit lang kasi may tagas secondary, pero sinabay na din palit ng transmission fluid(using same as engine oil - Mobil Devlac MX).

Pero after this medyo hindi na smooth ang pag change ng gear at meron parang feeling ng kumukulo kapag sa dulo ng press ng clutch pedal. Baka po meron may idea sa inyo, makatulong sa amin, kasi hindi ko alam kung saan issue kasi wala naman tagas yung clutch fluid at hindi nagbabawas.

Bleed the slave, baka may hangin.

Originally Posted by yapoy86

Kung sino man yung mekaniko na nag palit using engine oil.. please paki batukan... GL oil po ang gamit sa transmission.. either GL 4 or GL 5 depende sa requirement.. di pwede engine oil..

Same po, SAE 15W-40 (5L for Engine, 2L for Gearbox) API CH-4 Mineral Oil replace every 20k kms same as the final drive w/c is Delo EP5 SAE 85W-140 GL5.

**XTO** · November 14th, 2019 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by yapoy86

Kung sino man yung mekaniko na nag palit using engine oil.. please paki batukan... GL oil po ang gamit sa transmission.. either GL 4 or GL 5 depende sa requirement.. di pwede engine oil..

yaps, pero recommended talaga sa crosswind ang motor oil sa transmission base sa manual kaya sinunod ko na din noon pa kahit mas madali maglagay ng SAE90. pero pwede naman siguro. nilagay ko noon pa yung helix ultra diesel oil na hanggang ngayon ok pa.