Constant stalling and/or high revving of engine. Stalling usually occurs when comming out of gear and idle goes down to 500rpms or lower and stalls out. After some research I have found the problem to be an acknowledged ecu problem that should be replaced and isuzu never did.
The worst 1990 Isuzu Impulse problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration2
- Seat belts2
- Electrical1
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- Acceleration2
- Seat belts2
- Electrical1
Recalls 1
Air bags
- What is wrong
- The steering wheel center hub can fracture during certain frontal and near frontal vehicle collisions.
- Risk
- Fracturing of the steering wheel hub can decrease thedriver's control of the vehicle and could reduce the crash protection of thesteering system and the driver's side air bag.
- Remedy
- A steering wheel reinforcement plate and nut will be added to the steering wheel hub.
Recall number 92V091000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Takata seat belt buckle failure
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EA95009
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Isuzu Impulse 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The...
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- This technical service bulletin outlines the detailed procedures for the air conditioning system...
What 1990 Isuzu Impulse owners say
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Engine idle jumps above 3000 RPM after pulling to a stop. Will occasionally return to normal after several minutes. Car races and accelerates uncontrollably with clutch engaged until idle speed returns to normal. Iac and sticky throttle cable have been ruled out. Problem appears to be related to the delco ecu, as experienced by many owners of vehicles with 1.6 and 1.8 liter fi 4xe1 and 4xf1 engines. Manufacturer has refused to acknowledge this problem.
Owner received recall notice, took vehicle to dealer and was told parts were unavailable.
Seat belt buckle failed after recall repairs.
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Questions about the 1990 Isuzu Impulse
Is the 1990 Isuzu Impulse reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1990 Isuzu Impulse, close to a typical Impulse model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Isuzu Impulse?
Acceleration and speed control, with 2 complaints. Next is seat belts (2).
How many recalls does the 1990 Isuzu Impulse have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
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