
ISUZU-GM SERVICE TECHLINE _________________________________________________________________ AUGUST 2000
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INTERCOOLER/AIR DUCT OIL CONTAMINATION
DIESEL JACKAROO & RODEO GROUP 6A
I-GM has recently received a large number of inquiries regarding acceptable oil contamination on
4JX1 and 4JB1 engine air intake systems.
It should be noted that crankcase ventilation may cause a light coating of oil throughout the intake
ducting as part of normal engine operation, however it is not normal to have oil collecting or
pooling.
If confronted with an engine that has excessive oil contamination in the intake system, it is
suggested that thorough examination be undertaken to determine the origin of the oil, e.g.
crankcase breather or turbo seal. If not immediately obvious, the contaminated parts should be
cleaned and the vehicle monitored at short intervals.
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING
V6 LPG RODEO GROUP 6C
Rodeo vehicles fitted with approved LPG kits may experience a situation where the check engine
light is illuminated and DTC P0171 is present in the ECM. When confronted with the above
situation, please refer to the relevant information below.
PARNELL SUPPLIED KITS.
1) The Parnell system will set a lean code after the vehicle has been operated until the LPG
cylinder is empty. During this running period the engine is operating on vapor only, as the liquid
has been consumed and all that remains is indeed vapor. This scenario is a function of the
ECM performing correctly as the engine has experienced a lean condition (as it would when
running out of petrol) and has recorded the appropriate DTC.
Customers should be informed of the above condition and advised not to run on LPG empty.
2) Parnell systems fitted with the CLS2000 processor (located behind the drivers kick panel) may
need a software upgrade, to version V65 (printed on the processor). The upgraded processor
will be supplied by Parnell on a change over basis.
IMPCO
The impco system sets a lean code as a direct result of set operating parameters. This code is
apparent mainly on automatic TF's, it normally sets during coast or when the system is leaning off.
At this stage there is no repair for this condition, Impco are investigating the concern and IGM will
advise when a field fix is developed.
Dealers are advised to confirm if the code sets on petrol. If the code sets while the vehicle is on
petrol, normal diagnosis should be performed. However if the code does not set on petrol the car
should be released, the owner advised and rebooked when a repair is advised.