Totally different and not compatible.Is the sensor mechanically different on the JL Dana 44 than the JK? Could the sensor from a JK D44 actuator work in a JL? Something like this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/DANA-HOLDI...0e-3e48-4512-9c73-78fe8f3b617c&epid=824280451
What you have here is the JK solenoid only. The JK senses locker position with a mechanical switch.Is the sensor mechanically different on the JL Dana 44 than the JK? Could the sensor from a JK D44 actuator work in a JL? Something like this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/DANA-HOLDI...0e-3e48-4512-9c73-78fe8f3b617c&epid=824280451
Someplace on here was a post stating that a dealership told an owner that the Hall sensor was calibrated at the factory. That sounded unnecessary to me, but I did find this Melexis Hall sensor that does have eprom for mfg line calibration. We’re you able to determine if a standard gauss range sensor would suffice, or if calibration is actually required?
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No offense, but have you tried "working with a certified Jeep dealer to resolve vehicle concerns" lately? DIY is pretty much the only option your service departments are leaving us with.
It's $180 per axle. For only $2,820 more per axle, you could upgrade to 1-tons.
Fortunately, this has not been my experience. When my transmission went out, my dealer (Larry Miller located in Draper, Utah) promptly diagnosed and repaired the problem. Again, when my steering gear was replaced, they did it promptly (with some help from @JeepCares to expedite parts delivery) and professionally. I am also satisfied with routine maintenance and programing updates they have performed. I don’t doubt that many of you have had problems obtaining the service you deserve from your dealership. I’m just saying that they are not all bad, and in my case, they have put forth the extra effort to ensure that my Jeep is well cared for and that I am satisfied.
My assumption is that Dana is not eating the recall costs. Jeep probably had design responsibility and/or specified the sensor for Dana to use. Suppliers love that crap! We have no control over the component supplier at that point. That said, that's why the push-back from dealerships to fix this problem. I'm guessing there's a system notice to all dealerships to resist the axle replacement.
No. Brake cleaner is no good on plastic and rubber. Never put anything other than gear oil in your differentials. Use fresh gear oil to clean your gears.
