1988 Isuzu Trooper - Episode 5: Complete Interior Renovation

Wanna know how to make your $2,000 truck look like a $2,500 truck? That's right, renovate the entire interior. In this episode we install new carpet, replace gauge cluster bulbs, repair the seats, replace the steering wheel...and more. #restoration #isuzu #isuzutrooper

[@user-re8sg1os8q]

Отличная машина ! У меня такой же 1990 года .

[@Kbrusky15]

Maybe there had been an anti-theft bar on the steering wheel that someone couldn't get off so they cut the wheel. lol

[@autoobsessivegarage]

That’s ingenious and probably the reason why. Totally makes sense.

[@mattwar1356]

The steering wheel was probably cut to remove a Club anti-theft device. Either because the vehicle was stolen or the owner lost the key

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Someone else mentioned that theory as well and it totally makes sense.

[@marckisaac]

I just purchased a 1988 Isuzu trooper and love it! I’m trying to change and take off the green rubber on the dashboard headlights. I’m having trouble taking off the RPM and speedometer gauge. Looks like the headlight switch is in the way. Do you have to take that’s off before you can pop off the cover to change the bulbs?

[@autoobsessivegarage]

The headlight switch can be unscrewed from where it mounts into the dash area and drops down. You should see a slot in the headlight switch circle metal plate…I used a flat head to unscrew it. The cluster can be carefully slid out to allow access to the bulbs.
The green rubber was stuck to the bulbs, so I simply replaced the bulbs while I was in there.

[@user-oc2py2qk9j]

Permanent marker would have told you where the steering wheel would have went

[@autoobsessivegarage]

I prefer working harder not smarter sometimes….yeah I’ve got a set of paint markers I usually use.

[@mauriciorojas264]

Anyone know the bulb part number? ( Instrument cluster)I'd like to order new one's

[@autoobsessivegarage]

If you remove one, it’s usually printed on the bulb somewhere. They are a pretty easy to source bulb if I remover correctly. Let me see if I have one of the old ones kicking around.

[@getsducks727]

Nice work! Where did you order the carpet from?

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Thank you.
Believe it or not, a vendor on Amazon.

[@user-iz8mz4jg6g]

I have trouble finding a wire diagram for the isuzu trooper 1988 where do I find it? There is no spark and the injector isn't working

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Should be able to track one down online. What else doesn’t have power? Has there been any major rewiring or rodent issues?

[@NWPencrawler]

Where did you source the steering wheel from?

[@autoobsessivegarage]

My good friend eBay. Always find great stuff on there still.