Isuzu Dmax Owners [ARCHIVED]

**isketi** · October 29th, 2009 07:42 AM

Ako rin di makapaniwala sa diagnosis ng casa. Ang sabi nila minomonitor din daw ng ECU yung brake light switch. Usually raw dalawa lang ang wires ng brake light switch (positive & ground) pero sa D-Max apat ang wires, the other 2 go to the ECU. Anyway, I'm just glad na di na sumumpong ulit yung MIL/CEL pagkatapos nilang palitan yung switch.

**dfc_392002** · October 29th, 2009 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by rna800

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.

yea you're right rna800
tnx for the advice

**ralphjoson** · November 1st, 2009 09:54 PM

New here.. Mga Sir wala pa po ba tau review on 2010 Dmax Ls 4x2. ngsearch na po ako d2 sa thread. pero la po tlga ko makita.. im planning to buy a dmax, papalitn k na po ung altis ko. sana po matulungn nyo po ako.

and dagdag k na po. im selling my car toyota altis s 1.6 M/T. 20T KM plng. halos mg 4yrs na.. 2006 model, casa maintained, comprehensive till august 2010.. P500T asking. From cabanatuan, nueva ecija po ako.

**Memphis Raines** · November 2nd, 2009 11:53 PM

ralphjoson - Welcome to Tsikot.com Forums especially here at the D-Max owners thread.

Please be reminded NOT TO POST in SMS/TEXT style to avoid being given an infraction for this is strictly prohibited in the forums.

Now, what particular review are you looking for in the 2010 Dmax Ls 4x2? Aesthetics, performance, suspension?

I've back-read a bit and I haven't noticed any 2010 model owners yet but there is bound to be a few soon

.

Enjoy your stay with us here!

**ralphjoson** · November 3rd, 2009 01:11 AM

Oops Sorry, about the performance, durability and FC?

Wala naman po masyado nagbago sa 2010 compare to 2009 model diba?

im still undecided what to get. Hilux ba or Dmax. i read other forums that ang dami problem sa dmax like sa makina etc(like yung pagwarning light ng engine). but gusto ko interior ng dmax and hindi siya ganun kalaki unlike hilux.. but the resale value of toyota is good and wala ako masyado nababasa na pangit sa hilux beside sobrang tagtag daw.. wala po ako masyado alam sa sasakyan. hope you can enlighten me.

right now im using a toyota altis S. balak ko na magpalit dahil sa tingin ko po hindi na advisable ang kotse ngayon lalo na dito sa pinas, ang pangit na ng kalsada natin. ang mahal pa ng gas.

**Memphis Raines** · November 3rd, 2009 03:00 PM

ralphjoson - Coming from a car you will find any pick-up truck stiff since your Altis are on coils and any pick-up truck in the market today are on front coils/rear leaf springs.

Right, yung bagong D-max only has minor changes, more particularly sa aesthetics of the exterior like the chrome accented fog lamps, new front grille design (also known as 'reverse-fangs'). I believe the rims have been upgraded too but practically it's still the same as the i-Teq line that came out not so long ago.

Resale value of both, in my opinion, are practically the same since Isuzu is known for its diesel engine specialization and Toyota has had the Hi-Lux line as far back as the 70's, known for its rigid chassis and durability.

A 2006 LS 4X2 still fetches 800k today depending on the condition. Not bad for more than a 3 year old, non-commonrail model that used to be 970k brand new.

**ralphjoson** · November 3rd, 2009 04:55 PM

Thank You sir Memphis

. nagdecide na ko na kumuha ng dmax. i talked to some users of dmax here. and i heard alot of good comments. like the FC. from here (cabanatuan) to Baguio. back and forth 650 lang daw nagastos nya sa diesel.

at napakalakas daw tlga humatak. dmax lx model 2006 gamit nya.

wait ko nalang mabenta kotse ko. kukuha na po ko ng dmax.

**Phoenix67** · November 3rd, 2009 05:43 PM

actually because of the MIL problem on my dmax LS... I am seriously considering getting a Toyota Hilux (3.0L D4D A/T 4wd) in the future as a replacement of my current dmax. I also have driven that hilux... mas napabilib ako ng hatak nito vs the dmax LS.

(sorry sa change of heart).... pero all of this was because of the MIL problem na ultimong casa hindi mai-solve

**ralphjoson** · November 3rd, 2009 11:22 PM

what is MIL? yeah nasubukan ko na ang hilux G 2.5. ang lakas humatak talaga. halos sumasabay sa kotse ko. isa pa na + points sa hilux. kitang kita ko harapan. pag nasaluob ka hindi siya ganun kalaki tignan.

hay ano ba tlga. please help...

**ralphjoson** · November 3rd, 2009 11:30 PM

[SIZE=2]Check this- eto po ba sinasabi nyo?

sawtkl - Facing this problem recently. when i drive my car more than 120km/h the fuel filter indicator light will turn on. but when i release my foot and press back then light will off and then come out again at around 140km/h. Anyone try this b4?? or cause i drive too rough or the fuel filter need to replace???

[/SIZE][SIZE=2]Henryz - Saw, your car mil is around 45k rite? have you change before? If not, Its the time.[/SIZE]

sawtkl - [SIZE=2]Just check all my service bill and found out that the SC not yet change for me, think will change it next service at the end of the month...it iwll not damage my engine rite???

LINK
http://www.motortrader.com.my/asp/fo...TOPIC_ID=31611
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