my trooper is smoking and when i put my foot on cluch it cuts out

1999 ISUZU TROOPER
100,500 MILES
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BIGPHILL
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my isuzu trooper is smoking a lot after its been idling for a while and when it warms up I put my foot on the clutch it cuts out also the engine check light flickers on. can you please help.
Sep 11, 2011 at 8:23 AM
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PROMECHANIC
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You need to have the codes read first. Most auto parts stores will do this for free.
It sounds like you might have a misfire. Most of the time when the check engine light flashes it is caused by a misfire.
Sep 11, 2011 at 3:03 PM
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BIGPHILL
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thank you so much for taking the time to answer ,i will let you no how i get on thank you again ,phill
Sep 12, 2011 at 6:34 AM
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PROMECHANIC
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OK let me know.
Sep 12, 2011 at 4:10 PM
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BIGPHILL
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HI THERE JUST TOUGHT I WOUNLD LET YOU NO THAT I HAVE SOLVED THE PROBLEM ,I NOTICD THAT THE CRANK SHAFT PULLY WAS MOVING OUT ABOUT HALF AN INCH WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON THE CLUCH ,WOUNLD IT BE POSSIBLE TO REPLACE THE BUSHES BY REMOVING THE SUMP
Sep 27, 2011 at 8:55 AM
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