lockup clutch

actually you've got it backwards... the ecm commands the covertor solenoid to lock or unlock the convertor. does your trooper seem down on power? if so, you may want to look into replacing the fuel filter as you'll automatically push the accelerator down more to compensate for lack of fuel flow.

another place to look is your brake switch, as all autos will disengage the TCC on brake apply. I'd look towards the engine though.

-Bret

Thanks for the reply Bret, but the engine has lots of power and runs so smooth I sometimes think it's shut off at traffic lights. Fuel filter has been changed, but brake switch is something I'll check out. (replace) This does it in cruise control too so fuel flow is unlikely. I probably didn't make it clear that I thought (?) the ecm receives a signal from transmission pressure and then sends the command to the converter solenoid. Actually, I don't know what other inputs the ecm needs to control the solenoid, and my thought is that any of those inputs could cause the problem. I've had it to a transmission shop who took a ride and couldn't see a problem, but then they didn't seem too anxious to work on my Trooper at all. Oliver

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if it's got the GM 4L30E trans.. (the one the Rodeo has). there's a bunch of different sensors in the trans, but the only ones that matter greatly (as far as lockup) are the speed sensor and a MAP (or whatever sensor is used in the trooper's 3.2 to denote engine load) sensor.

how is your fluid condition? nice and bright red or brown and stinky? cooked fluid can make all sorts of wierd things happen.

-Bret

The fluid is almost new. Had been changed although the original fluid didn't look bad. You're giving me some direction of what to do next. As soon as I get to work on it, (soon I hope) I'll change out the brake switch in case it's throwing a spike or glich at the ecm, and test and/or replace (probably replace) both the speed sensor and MAP. I'm locking in this exchange in my newsgroup reader so I don't lose it and definitely will get back to you to let you know how I make out. (don't go away, some personal things are keeping me from doing it immediately) Thanks, Oliver

As long as I'm here in the Isuzu newsgroup, an update on the following old exchange. I have now replaced the speed sensor, the MAP sensor, the brake switch, located and repaired a vacuum leak in the intake manifold, temporarily replaced the ECM (with one from another Trooper), and added transmission fluid stuff by Lucas. It still does the in and out of the lockup clutch thing. Now this doesn't affect the driving, it just affects my head. The vehicle runs just fine with a smooth and strong engine, but my son's wife destroyed a perfectly good Oldsmobile because she drove it at a slow enough speed with an uphill load to keep the tcc disengaged or slipping to the point where the transmission heated up and the car caught on fire. I've since heard of other GM cars doing the same and since this transmission is a GM one, I am concerned that the transmission might be damaging itself if I keep driving it long enough. I can watch the RPM counter and hear the tone of the engine change as the lockup clutch goes in or out. Any thoughts from you guys?

Have you replaced the throttle position sensor or the brake pedal switch?

Your transmission will run hot if it continues to lock and unlock. Not a good thing. I had a problem like this on a dodge. The only way to find the problem was to use a co-pilot. It is an expensive device dealers have that monitors the vehicles computer while you drive. It can note the status of various sensors when the TCC unlocks. In my case everytime the TCC unlocked, a split second prior the computer stated I had pressed the brake pedal. I had done no such thing. First thought was the pedal switch but it was good. Turned out to be a bad connection in one of the connectors.