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Some clutch shudder.
Engine stalling occasionally.
Very occasional misfire.
A very good off roader (I also drive Patrols and Landcruisers, for work).
The standard LSD works well, 4WD works well. Fuel mileage is typical for it's size. The 3.5L engine is very strong, overtaking is a breeze. It loves to rev and pulls from idle like a truck.
Fixed the clutch and engine bugs myself. Adjusted the clutch pedal, which helped.
Cleaned the Air Flow Meter and the Idle control solenoid. No more troubles.
No oil leaks or oil usage problems etc.
Very happy with it.
I have 99 3.5lt jackaroo from new, in the last 12months check engine light has come on 3 times. am told by holden dealer it must be bad conection somewhere. diagnostics say airflow,, it surges while accelerating and using more fuel
any comments please.
Hi I own a 1999 jackaroo and it had a surge on idle as well I spent over $200 trying to find the problem no mechanic could find it as like yours the engine light kept coming on and mechanics computer kept saying the airflow meter, anyway I thought I would a take a gamble and go out and buy myself a new idle solenoid, that fixed the problem thank god, for that, so it just goes to show the mechanic's computer isn't always right. thanks jason..
I have a 2000 model and the same light comes on. Check the fuel filter or the air filter,it should help, but it will have to be changed often just like mine.
April 06 I Have a 1999/Olympic Model. The Check engine light comes on usually after a long trip ie 12 hour drive. Diagnostics also say airflow. Misfires on acceleration. Mechanics say it could be a Fuel Pressure problem. It never seems to happen when I leave the car with them. My son also has a 1997 Jackaroo that has occassional misfire and on one occasion soon after purchase had a badly blocked fuel filter which caused the car to lurch and jump like a Roo. The filter was full of a pinkish sludge.
Last report march 06. Jackaroo 99 Model. All power lost when trying to take off from standing start. Car would not accelerate, when I lift foot off pedal car would start to go, but if I pressed accelerator all power lost again. When I started car the next morning it seemed to be OK, but I didn't push it as I had to get to work. Car going into mechs again after Easter. Will get them to change Idle Solenoid. Fingers crossed.
I have a 98 Jackaroo which is the only car I have ever loved. Its got all the power in the world and has been everywhere. The only thing that bugs me is the surging and check engine light after a long trip. My mechanic says air flow meter, but he dosen't believe it. I will suggest the idle thing and let you know.
You say it is a very good offroader. I tend to disagree. The lack of ground clearance when standard in our 99 Olympic is close to stupid. We got stuck many times in the bush with our friend, who drove a patrol. His superior ground clearance meant that he got through, we just got high centered in the ruts and the wheels were off the deck. So i am wondering just what you mean when you say "offroading" and that it is a "good offroader". I must admit it is a very nice cruiser and highway car, very comfortable. Maybe it should have been higher or an AWD.
I have a 1999 Jackaroo and have had nothing but power problems from when it got to 3 years old.
It is now 6 years old, and at 100,000 kms, and the diesel has had two O-ring overhauls, and the solenoid valve replaced due to the engine light coming on.
If you have a 1999 model, you are entitled to a recall to have the O-rings completely reworked at no cost. I suggest anyone with this model contact your local Holden dealership, so you can be registered for this work to be done.
The car looks good, but unfortunately lacks the features under the bonnet the specs promised.
I am thinking of purchasing a Holden Jackaroo 1998 3.5l v6 auto 180,000 ks. I have never owned a 4x4 before, but like the look and feel of this vehicle. It will be a private sale any points that I should look for before closing the deal?
I have a 98 Jackeroo with same check engine light problem / diags report airflow sensor. After 2 months at the auto elec & with holden and very part of the computer sent to and from holden they ended up replacing the whole onboard computer I have had the car back now for 2 weeks and so far the check engine light has only come on once. Did any one else have any joy in fixing this problem?
I was the original poster.
It a few years on now and I can give some advice. Check engine lights and surging issue. I resolved this and it has not come back. I had to pull apart the idle air control solenoid (which is part of the throttle assembly) because it was full of carbon from the EGR system outlet. Get a handbook to see where it is. I also cleaned the airflow meter inside with Brake Clean, but this was before I found the above issue.
Off Roading - Yep it's still good, I have done many many trips out into the bush with it, to places the tourists never see. I don't straddle it over rocks/humps higher than the ground clearance and there is no problem. Sand, and mud no issue for it, I often don't need low range at all. I like the handling on dirt roads. Have had it airborne once or twice accidentally, no damage.
Have a 1999 Jackaroo TD which has been excellent, has had injector replacements as per recall. Motor running perfectly power fine, starts cold, BUT. Recently, after going far enough to get warm, won't re-start after switched off, when hot, (normal running temp). Wait 15 to 20 minutes, starts first try every time. Idles fine, no surges or stalls, plenty of power. All perfect. Just have to wait till it cools down. Not so bad if I don't stall it on a busy intersection. Anyone else had this problem and cured it? No luck yet through dealer service.
We have 2002 Model SE Holden Jackaroo. It will run perfect but all of a sudden stall during short trips. It surges more if it hasn't been warmed up before driving and the check engine light comes on a lot - mostly towards the end of a long trip after it has been running fine.
I would love to know whats wrong with it!
I bought a 1998 3.5l Holden Jackaroo three years ago without any problems at all to this day. The car has done 285000kms has no oil leaks and starts first time hot or cold all the time, besides some clutch shudder when taking off, normally when I am towing a trailer, this has to be the best vehicle I have ever owned it just keeps going (in the bush or highway).
I bought a 1999 3.5 SE several years ago. (160000k's) The engine check light came on and stayed on permanently. My mechanic checked it out and the problem was with the ERG. He cleaned the wiring terminals, the throttle box, air filter box and the light went out after starting. I've replaced the air filter with a "Spitfire" high volume one, installed a 2.5 inch tuned exhaust system and highway cruising at 100kph is down to 12lts / 100k's. Have any other 3.5 owners changed over to LPG?
Adrian.