1993 Isuzu Trooper no downshift

18,600 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KENMCNUTT
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The Anti-theft light on my 93 Isuzu trooper LS (DOHC engine) started to flash while at highway speed. When I stopped, the autotrans did not downshift to the lower gears. I can manually put the trans selector to L to get it into lowest gear. Since then, at times when turning off and turning back on ignition, the Anti-theft light does not flash and car will move in lower gears and downshifting happens normally, but at other times the Anti-theft light will start to flash either on start or while driving, with the autotrans then not downshifting properly. Is this a problem with the anti-theft unit, the Electronic Control Module, a sensor associated with the autotrans, or the autotrans itself?
Jun 1, 2009 at 11:37 AM
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JNOVACK
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it sounds like you need to get the anti theft reset it seems like it is thinking the key you are using is a valet key it will act like that if it is a valet key or it thinks your using a valet key
Jun 1, 2009 at 12:05 PM
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KENMCNUTT
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How do I reset the anti-theft on this car?
Jun 1, 2009 at 12:20 PM
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JNOVACK
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Isuzu is not providing any info I would take to dealer and see if they can reset it
Jun 1, 2009 at 12:49 PM
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KENMCNUTT
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Thanks, I'll give that a try.
Jun 1, 2009 at 4:59 PM
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