Range position sensor

[Jim Ross]

Maybe I am not looking in the right places, but I have searched a bunch of parts houses online for a replacement range position sensor with no luck.

Can someone point me in the right direction?

Thanks.

 

[AH64ID]

The 2006 Service Manual calls it a Transmission Range Sensor. I wonder if that verbage will help?



EDIT: Is this it?



http://www.moparpartsoverstock.com/...smission-Range-Sensor/6767696/56045489AC.html

 

[Jim Ross]

I don't know, but I sort of doubt it. I searched using the words "range position sensor" and "automatic transmission range position sensor" and "automatic transmission parts" and got nowhere... ... . but then again, it's a computer, so who knows?
I do admit to being "technologically challenged".

 

[Jim Ross]

I don't know, but I sort of doubt it. I searched using the words "range position sensor" and "automatic transmission range position sensor" and "automatic transmission parts" and got nowhere... ... . but then again, it's a computer, so who knows?

I do admit to being "technologically challenged".

 

[AH64ID]

Is it not the part I linked to?

 

[Jim Ross]

I'm not certain... ..... when I had it in the shop last week, the guys looked it up on their parts screen and told me it was the "range position sensor/switch" and told me the price was $300+... ... ... now I wonder if their price list was off by 1 decimal point... . ??
I wish your link had a picture. This thing is on the driver's side of the trans and the electrical plug is sort of flat and there are several (5 or 6?) connections in it. When I unplugged it during trans removal, it was full of ATF, so it is leaking from the trans case thru the "sensor" and into the electrical connection plug.

 

[sag2]

I show 56045489AC, $47. 00 retail. It is called a neutral safety, backup switch in StarParts.

 

[cerberusiam]

Here you go with picture.

http://www.transmissionpartsusa.com/Chrysler_A500_618_neutral_switch_2000_on_p/540-00054386e.htm

 

[Jim Ross]

Thank you to all of you guys!
I think I will make a trip to the dealer and see if the part is in stock. I won't be able to install it until next week, but I'll feel better if I have it in the truck with me until then.

 

[BGlidewell]

what where the symptoms that brought you to this part?

 

[Jim Ross]

Here is what happened.
I was helping to unbolt and pull the transmission in the process of installing an aftermarket torque converter/flex plate and some other parts. I unplugged the range position sensor (or other name depending on who's parts list you view). When I unplugged it, I found the plug was full of ATF... . so I sort of suspected that was not the way things should be.
A few days later, when I had the truck in the dyno shop, the back-up lights came on when we shifted into Park. The dyno shop guys diagnosed the problem to this sensor; however their price sheet gave a price of $300+. I am guessing their price sheet was "off" by a decimal point.
Anyhow, the issue with the back-up lights has not repeated, but I was told that eventually if enough ATF contaminates the electrical connects that it could cause a "no start" situation. This would not be a good thing to happen in the middle of Nevada.

 

[Jim Ross]

Just got home from a trip to the local Dodge dealer. They did not have the part in stock, but offered to sell me one for $56+ shipping+ tax and get it next week. I declined their kind offer. I'll either buy online or visit a different dealer next week to see if they have it in stock.

 

[Bob4x4]

I replaced one today for a leak and another tech did one too. So yes it is pretty common and a dealer that does much work should have at least one in stock. It fits quite a few different vehicles

 

[Jim Ross]

I got one ordered from Moparpartsoverstock; including shipping it cost a tad over $50.

 

[RBellah]

I replaced mine last month, here are the photos https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?239857-Small-Trans-leak

 

[Jim Ross]

Hey... . thanks a million for the photos!

 

[sag2]

Not sure who you checked, but Reno Dodge has one, Lithia has two. Next closest in Auburn.

 

[Jim Ross]

I was in Twin Falls.
We'll be headed to Reno in a couple of days, but thanks for the lead; I did get one ordered online and it should arrive soon.