dmax lift kit problems

I understand you had the transfer case seal repaired under warranty, but I was wondering if you had any idea how much it would cost out of warranty? Let me know below! Beyond the above though, these are solid vehicles. I cant wait to get rid of it. They won't affect normal working then. Cheers for the comment. The better option is to get a locker, and replace it with something better, that will be useful off road. to me, its a solid and well build truck. I would tell them they can keep the vehicle for as long as they need, providing they give you a loan car. Only you can answer that! Theres no perfect vehicle out there, and plenty of other rigs have a lot more, worse issues. Hi Aaron, I reckon it will do you proud for a few more years yet! When I pointed out that the dealer had fitted it under finance they backtracked and blamed it on the Pedders GVM upgrade. Ive been on various Facebook pages of different makes and models, and the Isuzu 4WD pages seems to have very, very little issues overall. You wouldnt expect your microwave to stop working after 6 months of use, and likewise having to replace a clutch on a 4WD that is only a couple of years old seems excessive. Driving with a cross wind is a constant battle against steering feedback. In terms of engine reliability, an EGR and a DPF are not a great idea. I would speak to your local dealer, and if you have no luck with them, consider trying Isuzu Ute Australia head office on 07 3151 5888. Mate of mine in the industry showed me the finger spacing and the fact that the marks were under the duco. A lot of people dont do this. I have a spare CV. Unfortunately on our way to the dealer, an hour and a half drive, Tuesday gone, the car completely died and we had to get it towed to the dealer. Limit the number of short trips you do and the DPF will be much happier too. A diff drop is required in my situation to prevent this from happening again, something I'm investigating at the time of writing this. it has done a total off 126,000 km. I bought it from new and Ive done 125,000km now. They arent perfect, but we are actually happy with ours overall. Replaced EGR under warranty, clutch at 200k, 2 transfer case actuators (water ingress),otherwise excellent. I dont know much about the 1.9L engine unfortunately, and it really depends on what you want to do with the vehicle. Do you not think you could get a van under 2500kg that would tick the boxes? The thing to remember is that if your wheel comes off the ground and lands hard when the tyre is spinning your chances of breaking a CV increase hugely. Had a 2017 dmax that was a friday built ute. Customer in need of Parts for lift kit. Doesnt know why running rich, any ideas please, john, It shouldnt block that quickly. Surely we can have it done by our fellow and send them the bill. I am thinking to check and change diff oil in conjunction with normal service (10,000km) just to be on the safe side. Problem: After a lift, many people forget to take into account the speedometer error that has been introduced to the truck because of a change in tire size. The alternative is a torqueworm drive, which some people are doing. Are these new Dmaxs having all the same issues from what you know or have they been rectified? I havent heard of the U0100 and U0101 errors, but looking online it seems common across all makes and models and can be anything from a wiring fault to a dodgy fuse or communication issues. Just pondering now how I take advantage of any warranty claim, without there being a glaring fault. Sorry to hear you are having a bad run. I do love my MUX and its bells and whistles but gee I hope thats all that is going to go wrong this early in the piece! These motors are supposed to do 500,000km without any issues according to their sales spiel. Looks like we wont be until the vehicle is sorted. Realistically, if you have a DPF you should consider it a consumable, which is a shame as they arent cheap. so far, i do not have problem like you wrote above. Your comment about weekly failures with the motors of Ford Rangers is false and misleading. However YES that hands-free microphone for the phone is absolutely hopeless! The front end is total crap and after putting a lokka in the front, I broke 3 CVs and finally the whole front diff (https://youtu.be/-YDLrn1trEs). Has made the world of difference. Have you got quotes to repair it? Its the most reasonable explanation though, and Im sure I heard about it from someone who went to Isuzu outside of Australia. The light steering. Unfortunately its not the first time Ive heard this, but they seem to be far and few between. Im looking to buy a new 21 model and give the 10 to the missus but you are so right there isnt a perfect 4wd out there but these are a great bus. The 4JJ1 motor. No issues yet at 45,000, but the turbo noise is now noticeable but not alarming. Got into a 2019 dmax and am at 29,000 km turbo going on this one aswell, starting the nice siren noise. Just collected my 2019 MUX from the dealer after returning it on a tow truck! A rear diff lock makes a big difference in these, and I suspect we will end up with one down the track. I am going to have all these things kept under a watchful eye This vehicle is my bread and butter and cant afford it to be off the road unsechelued! All our lift kits are designed to give your Isuzu D-Max improved stability with load or when towing, increased comfort off and on road, and of course give you greater control when driving your Isuzu D-Max. whenever you have the extra loads in there. There must be hundreds of these that have failed by now. That said, Ive also seen it on Dmaxs and MUXs that have no bull bar, or even the factory aluminium or steel bull bar. The dealer is putting in a warranty claim for us but was hesitant to say it will be accepted. The stereo clapped out under warranty, and the diff seal was leaking from the factory. G`day Aaron I have a Dmax 2015 dual cab, diesel, auto, no mods, 13K. New car ownership shouldnt suffer the issues you have; not much fun! I literally would have had to lift the paint, make the mark and then respray. i owned an isuzu dmax 2.5 2014 for about 7 years till now, running well over 169,000 km without any problem, only minor and major services along the way. uses no oil blow no smoke. Its not that I dont like them, I just prefer Range Rovers. Apart from the steering and brake overrides, the trip computer is cluttered with information and the navigator constantly needs screen intervention. Touch wood, no issues for me in that regard so far. Were going on the big lap. I understand that things go wrong, nothing is faultless, but thats why I pay for dealer servicing, I shouldnt be without a car for over 6 weeks and counting. Feel free to contact me as theres more to the story I just cant fit it and Im probably boring everyone to death! Its similar in many ways to mine, and it sounds like youve put plenty of thought into making something that will do what you need it to. Catch can also approx 250ml Good to hear youve had a great run so far. Sorry to hear you are going through that. A lot of the process revolves around how good the service and mechanics are, and sadly they dont always back the product up the way they could. The air con compressor packed up at about 200k. With 285,000 kays on those CVs, I'm not mad. Not to mention being lied to by Isuzu. I have serviced this vehicle accordingly, (every 10,000km) its 4 and a half years old and a total lemon. 33 epic 4WD tracks in WA; how many have you done? 2022 Dmax 3" suspension lift - YouTube 0:00 / 15:46 2022 Dmax 3" suspension lift PROCHECK Automotive Mechanical & Dyno Tuning 2.8K subscribers Subscribe 8.2K views 9 months ago PROCHECK. after 1k i serviced it and found chunks of metal in the diff. & have a 2009 Prado (since 2012) and a light non-offroad caravan ( tare 1450 kg, fully loaded 1800 kg) since 2018. Great economy, does what you need it to and no issues! religious services of CASTROL full synthetic 5w30 to 300 000kms now using Nulon 10W40 diesel. You dont hear of the good reviews, but its worth weighing it all up. Good to hear mate, and the story everyone wants to have with their vehicle. Sorry to hear mate. Ive heard of the compressors failing, but the alternator and crank battery says something isnt right with your battery setup. All the best with whatever you decide Cheers David. No major tyre wear issues. Unfortunately the turbo issue is huge, and even on this very post some people are on their 4th! Im not a real 44 buff, just wanted a vehicle that could handle bush tracks, sandy beach access points for a bit of fishing and such. I would be too! Lovells GVM GCM upgrade. The insurer said they believe its a manufacturing defect also hence the cash settlement as opposed to authorising the repairs and giving a lifetime warranty on them. i have the same 16 model as i didnt want dpf either, the only problem i have had was a weeping transfer case seal fixed under warranty twice. Would I look at alternatives? You can adjust the settings, but its just terrible. Canopy 150mm higher than standard as we sleep in canopy. I had a chuckle about your comments regarding the nut behind the wheel. i have the 2017 dmax sx single cab. loaded up and towing a boat. $5500 for a head gasket seems insanely expensive; you can get a second hand motor for that. Re the cracks Ford dont offer a cooler and the dealer wont fit an after market one. Any suggestion as to the correct procedure when installing a lift kit? If you can prove the paint wasnt done right from the factory they should have no leg to stand on. While I hear good stories about the Dmax, I am afraid that mine is destined for a trade if only I had it to do that!. That is the last thing anyone needs is to be broken down 700km away from home. I havent experienced them all, but am completely honest about revealing anything that has gone wrong. Unfortunately all modern vehicles have a lot of electronics. Thanks for your very informative site. Towing capacity; a simple guide to keep you legal, 42 tips for 4WDing; the ultimate how to drive a 4WD guide, 20 things you should never do in a 4WD recovery. Dirty fuel had to take fuel tank out and flush it out thought about another filter. Id happily drive around in an old hilux workmate instead. you should be able to jack the front end up and grab the centerlink, then shake it back and forth. Hopefully its al sorted now, and you get to enjoy a few years of trouble free motoring! The guards crack due to the body flexing and vibrating. Hope we can get another 140,000 trouble free kms out of her!! Recently purchased a Cx space cab trading in a 2016 model, the new vehicle is causing major problems related to the sensors breaking at shadows on the road travelling at speed o the highway. At the end of the day it really comes down to how hard you are prepare to lean on them. The new panels are different parts. Built Not Bought 827K. Bulletproof, but not the greatest power house on the market. Dmax are a rubbish car as you have just pointed out in this article. Youd be much better off with a proper locker, like the ARB, or Electric locker from Harrop. Will go elocker in rear one day because of known diff issues. Dmax Store | . Thanks for the comment, and the story. Whos doing the alignments? The Dmax came with a tow bar, genuine aluminium bull bar, reversing camera and tub. 7,446 Answers. I have a 2021 extra cab 42, 15000km from new. Interesting about the nolathane body mounts; have you had any issues with body cracking? So naturally I speak to Isuzu. Have a 2008 Rodeo space cab, manual, 270,000 klms. put a 2 lift on it a bull bar, canopy and so on, it has been great. Cheers I wanted more power and it certainly delivers. Thanks for the update. Will the next 4WD be a Toyota? You can get similar results with a good remap too, and the factory turbo. The very comfortable seat. That said, our replacement 4WD from the 80 Series Land Cruiser was an Isuzu Dmax; a step in a very different direction.If you want to know how much the total build cost, you can read about it here - Dmax build cost. Our Dmax had the aircon fail just recently, and cost $1400 to be fixed (which I did get covered by warranty). How big they are, and how much it will affect you depends on what you want it for, and how well Isuzu did. Cheers. Dmax lift kit problems are always going to be accentuated because of this, and you need to be careful going too high. I started the application in May. I change the auto oil ever 30 to 40k and had a cooler fitted. So let's go through why I feel this is an absolute quality bit of kit. The DPF was recently replaced at no cost to us and when the vehicle had done 140,000km. If its leaked, and is still full without being topped up it must have originally been over filled?! The ute will be out of warranty soon, and will get a LSD as a upgrade. The inner guards cracked around 90,000km. Snowys; the best place in Australia to buy your camping and outdoor gear. Ive heard of a few people with this issue. Ive towed a A-Van Aspire 499 (H/T), and while it is a light-weight unit, I always new it was on the back of the car, however I was never in a hurry to get to where I was going. What do you think about dmax 2022? Ours has been pretty good overall, Thanks for your comments, and all the best Everything was fine with the vehicle until Saturday gone when the same thing started happening as Kim Goldfinch mentioned in their comment September 30, 2021. Sounds like youve had a bit of a rough run to start with. Hi, then the clutch then rack and rack ends a bent chassis and now the crank has snapped and stuffed the block. Apart from that ive had a good run so far, only 41,000kms. It sounds like I am whining but feel people need to be made aware. Her tone of voice when she mentioned that this kind of thing happens when one rides the clutch left me very worried that we are going to be blamed for this. Of course, there are lots of options when it comes to improving power and the 4JJ1 motor is extremely popular for getting huge power figures from with reliability remaining largely unchanged. Customer was 10 provinces away from where work was originally done, made phone call to company that initially done the job, got phone numbers and spoke to someone from BDS lift kits right away. That said, even though they mount to different points they are still attached together. It did it with a sense of flair that I will miss, but there are a few things I won't miss, and its all a compromise one way or another. It fills its own windscreen wiper reservoir up when it rains. Regards Tim from Tassie. Only after add ons are towbar, bullbar, roof rack and Peddlers suspension. In my opinion they sound desperate to get rid of us. Let us realise that at 110kph, we are covering 30 m/sec, relative to on coming traffic this is 60 m/sec. Sometimes this is easy to do, but if you havent changed anything significant (especially motor/wiring/chip/OBD scanner related) I cant see how they can argue it. 2" IMS lift Kit installed onto a 2019 Isuzu D-MAX. 2021 Isuzu D-Max Problems Driven Today 3.11K subscribers Subscribe 1.5K 241K views 2 years ago 2021 Isuzu D-Max Problems The 2021 Isuzu D-Max is the new medium truck from the Japanese. These are being replaced under warranty, but it takes time and means you are without a car for a while, and some people are on their third or fourth turbos! Isuzu keep trying to say this is with in normal spec and I have done this 3000km test 4 or 5 times now. How to Fix your LLY Duramax Fuel Pressure Relief Valve (FPRV) Problem. If there is one thing that is a total and utter flop on my model Dmax (2012 2016) its the hands free. This shouldnt be unique to the Dmax; its just a wear and tear item, Hi Aaron, Bog standard too. I did read from an Isuzu technician that it is caused by soft body mounts that wear out and are not replaced often enough, and have seen a number of them cracking at the front, so keep an eye on it. I will definitely now keep an eye on the four front body mounts, and will swap them for Colorado if necessary. You might already know that cars and vans are super expensive and have long lead times right now. Stephen. Squeeks and rattles in the dash and both doors, exterior paint scratches easily, interior plastics scratch easily, rust spots on the drivers side door sill from a leaking door, car mat snapped off the first time i hopped in it, vinyl floor covering is loose, glove box latch does not open the glove box, driver side door sits 5mm proud compared to the rear door. This kit will only work on trucks that keep the center link in the factory position. The 2012 2020 Isuzu Dmaxs have a very bad habit of cracking the evaporator at the end of a rigid pipe that goes through your firewall, which releases the cooling gas, and results in you needing to have the entire dash removed, and the evaporator replaced. Thanks Paul. I assume its auto? Ive had the rear differential pinion seal replaced under warranty as it was leaking, and the 4 front body mounts that were cracking and deforming. I believe the hardfacing was not done correctly on these, which is why they chew out. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! Has had the Bluetooth unit swapped over in the first month, apparently it had an issue but replacement only marginally better so I am returning to earbuds One more thing i am looking to do is put a LSD in it. Thanks Aaron, Sorry if that upsets you. The front wheel bearings keep having problems and need re-packing every couple of services. Fitting bigger tyres to your 4WD; what should you consider? I might suggest you look into the types of steel used; Im told that during the manufacturing process some sheet metal was mislabelled and some of the panels that crack were made from much harder steel than they should have been, and are not a suitable material for their location and application. Ian. I believe their has been a firmware update for the safety side of things on the BT50/Dmax which makes it react a little less harshly, and Ive heard good things about it so far. 315,000km is a fair old chunk of driving! Just keep pushing. We really appreciate the freedom that we have had to explore Australia & more recently WA in particular. Date: 12:51 PM Oct 25, 2016. Good to hear youve had a great run. Permalink. I assume the coolant leak was something to do with the EGR, and at least one of the oil leaks would have been a rear main? They knocked back the warranty claim saying it was from my cord Bullbar. Have a problem with the front sway bar. Neither I or insurance at the time knew it was a common issue. Unreliable. Dec 12, 2008 I have '07 classic 2500hd, installed a 6" pro comp lift kit (drop down kit). You can confirm this quite easily by putting it in third gear when stopped, and trying to take off. Absolutely. I would think the leaky head unit would be the culprit. Bought my 5 spd manual D-Max Ute in 2014, standard nudge bar, canopy and thats about it. This is one of the most common Dmax lift kit problems that people experience. Harsh ride shudders on 80% of road surfaces, computer cuts throttle when rounding a corner, which on dirt is the opposite to what I want, constant beeps and alarms for no reason, steering feels loose with lane keeper assist wanting to either drive off the road or change lanes. Get rid of us start with, genuine aluminium bull bar, canopy and so on it! Tick the boxes item, hi Aaron, i & # x27 ; t affect normal working.! 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