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[SPAZZ]

but, can anyone give a STEP BY STEP on how to change out the TCC Solenoid??? I already knew and stated that it needed changed and yes...to do that one must "Remove old one and install new one.

[coachreed]

Thats a tough one Spazz... I mean, basically... remove T-case (do you need play by play on that one?)... clean T-case of dirt and grime (don't want anything in the case when your done)... then from there I would say, drain fluids... crack case open by removing any bolts holding case halfs together... from there, its gonna be a matter of carefully disasembling the parts... you're probably gonna need some specialty tools but I could be wrong. I say if you can't find a manual specific to the T-case, you might want to drop it and find a shop locally who can do it for you... but if you want to give it a shot... just take lots of notes and pictures for your own records.

Good luck... I'll chat with you later!

Coach... I mean Randy (I often forget who I really am)

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[SPAZZ]

I don't think..at least by reading the manual when it was running on my computer...that you have to remove Tcase....I believe it was saying that you remove either the Transmission pan or the convertor sump pan....?
but from there I guess you just be careful of the wire harness and then unbolt old one??? Just thought maybe someone actually knew for sure and if they did they could give a brief description/walk through.

I guess the other question would be....

WHICH WIRE UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT IS THE WIRE TO TAP IN TO HOOK UP A TOD OFF?ON SWITCH??? Some of you want to answer in vague smart coments ..so I will get things out now

YES- I know it is under the passenger seat
YES- I want to hook up a switch to turn TOD off and on at flip of said switch
YES- I know to turn TOD off and on with said switch that I must hook up a switch to the TOD wire under the passenger seat.
NO- I don't know which wire is the wire that a switch must be hooked to to disconnect TOD off/on with a flip of the switch
YES- I know how to hook up the switch and I know how to wire the switch

[Triathlete]

Spazz, I believe there is an exsisting post that tells exactly how to hook up a TOD disconnect. I remember it being discussed before. If its not here it may have been on the old board.

[Triathlete]

Try this one Spazz...
TOD Disconnect

[mrtew]

...I wondered if anyone had a solution to keep the 4 wheel high engaged.

Today when I was driving in snow I was slipping around and it felt like the TOD cutting in and out was making me slip more. Then I got a bright idea... why not just shift into 4 wheel drive? It worked like a charm... no more slipping at all. Why worry about 4 wheel high? What's wrong with four wheel drive low?

I guess I am dissapointed in the VX, I thought it was going to act more like a 4X4 truck, not like a part-time all wheel drive car.

Put it in Four wheel drive low... it'll handle like the truckiest truck you ever drove. Why are people so afraid to shift that lever. I was and then I tried it... I love it. Isuzu put it there for a reason.

As much as I like the looks of the VX, I think the comforts + handling of the car are starting to wear on me.

Wait... you just said you wanted it to handle like a truck, not a car??? Which is it??? Now you want it to be a part-time all wheel drive car?

I cannot count how many times I've spilled my drink all down the center console because I have it jammed into that little square change holder thing that isn't quite big enough for a coffee mug.

Pull your thigh support out on your seat and put your drink beween your legs? Buy a cupholder? Finish your drink before you drive? Drive with one hand and hold the drink with the other? Switch to a drink that will fit in the square hole? Put silly putty in the bottom of it to hold your drink?

I am also sick of any friend I have that is more then 150# not being able to get into the backseat w/o a shoe horn. The two door part is OK, because I knew that going in, but the fact that the seats don't even move to let someone in is kind of lame.

The passenger seat moves forward... open the passenger door instead of letting them out your side.

My windows continue to go up at the pace of a snail, even after having Isuzu inspect them under warranty and tell me they are fine.

Spray silicon from the autoparts store on the tracks SOON before your windows break. The rubber tracks need to be lubed up NOW!

The engine power is nice, but its not any faster then a Trailblazer or most V8 sized pickups. I do have to admit it "feels" faster, but that could just be due to the smaller size and engine noise. Anyway, enough rants.

Your crazy... the VX is faster than a Trailblazer and most other cars for that matter, and feels MUCH faster! Have you ever driven one of those? They are great trucks but they aren't sprinters that's for sure. Plus they cost twice what you paid for your VX.

[autox-racer]

I did the same thing today in the 10 inches of snow, 4 high was causing slipping because rear would lose traction and get sideways just a little and then tod would kick and everything was ok until the next slick spot.

so i put in 4 low and it did MUCH better. Is there a way to put a switch in to make 4 high with tod locked at 100%?

[Maugan_VX]

Holy crap

Wednesday1/19/05, Raleigh NC got hit by a "freak" snowstorm. In the matter of 2 hours, the whole city was under about 2" of solid ice. The roads were horrible, highways shutdown, schoolbusses couldn't get kids home, so they spent the night in schools. Commutes that normally took 30 minutes, took 10 hours. Check out some of the coverage.
http://www.wral.com/news/4117411/detail.html#

The VX served as the paddy wagon for coworkers that were to nervous to drive home (all women, I might add). While others were burning tread and spinning out, the TOD + LSD + Winter Mode + upkept and properly rotated tires kept me from spinning a tire once. I was in as much control as I could have been on SOLID ICE. NOTE this is MUCH different than driving on snow. I couldn't have been more happy with the performance of the vehicle. After having driven a trooper (albeit with 33x12.50 "widefoot" tires) and a damn M-class mercedes in similar conditions, I was more than happy with the VX in the wintery conditions, as were all my passengers who were like "I've never seen this car on the road before, is it safe?"


Maybe you've been trying to burn up to many civics at the stoplights.

Oh and MrTew has got it nailed. Bravo.

[webdog]

In Nov. 2002 I bought my first VX. I drove in snow the next day. Scarrrrrrry is the word for my experience. Bought Bridgestone Blizzaks the next day. The stock tires are not snow tires.

TOD is fantastic in snow with Snow tires. There are many brands and types to choose from. Air down for deep snow, ice, mud, off-road or sand for additional traction. Tires are expensive, but so is your insurance deductable and the increased rates after you crash into someone.

[ISCE]

I just got back from my first snow experience here in MD with the Nittos... I thought they did a great job. As someone noted way back, turning felt a little more like sliding (weight and tire width I am sure), but had ZERO problems going forward anywhere I wanted to go. I'm from CO and driven in a lot of snow conditions all my life, and the VX is STILL the best on the snow. I am not sure why some just don't have good VX snow traction.

I will be in WI all next week, and always get some FORD pos that I have to try and get around the snow in. The VX does so much better, maybe I am just used to it now, but no complaints here. I was also able to easily back into my drive (slight incline) this snow, I was not able to do that with my stock tires before.

Jay

[mbeach]

Having spent the last two winters with Subaru's symetrical all-wheel-drive, I'd have to say that the VX is a bit off the mark when it comes to a transparent AWD system. The slip-then-grip thing is a little unnerving, so I am adjusting my driving style.

Today I will be researching a 4hi mod. My question is,
"Why did Isuzu not include 4hi on the VX in the first place?"
There must be some reason, when other TOD equipped vehicles of the era had SOTF/2hi/4hi options, and the VX was left without.

[Maugan_VX]

you shouldn't be slipping in the first place.

that winter button is there for a reason.

If it works on ice, then it would definitely work in snow.

[mrtew]

you shouldn't be slipping in the first place.
that winter button is there for a reason.
If it works on ice, then it would definitely work in snow.

You right in a way, but anyone can creep away from a stopsign without slipping all over the road. I think what people are looking for is the ability to drive fast in the snow like Jeeps and Suburbans are observed doing. That ability is gained by shifting into 4WD low. I still would like someone to answer why they don't just do that? I mean the winter button is a PITA the way it slows you down so much and keeps going off for no reason, but the 4WD lever is FUN with a capital FUN!

[Maugan_VX]

are you trying to win a drag race in the snow?

I mean, you can go "fast" but jesus take your time getting there.

I mean the winter button is a PITA the way it slows you down so much and keeps going off for no reason

You do understand the reasoning behind the winter button right? It keeps you in a higher gear so your lead-foot wont cause you to slip and slide everywhere until you get up to speed when you wont need it anymore.

[autox-racer]

are you trying to win a drag race in the snow?

I mean, you can go "fast" but jesus take your time getting there.



You do understand the reasoning behind the winter button right? It keeps you in a higher gear so your lead-foot wont cause you to slip and slide everywhere until you get up to speed when you wont need it anymore.

well i would like to be able to do 45 mph in the snow and in 4lo that is high rpm and probably not that good on the drivetrain. so a 4hi would allow me to go 45mph w/o wheel slip and at low rpm.