Locker Position Sensor Potting - DANA 44

[Steve JLUR]

Well according to this that sensor is available! $300 buck though!

@chevymitchell

https://www.moparpartsdepot.com/oem-parts/mopar-axle-sensor-kit-68544629aa?c=Zz1kaWZmZXJlbnRpYWwtYW5kLWRyaXZlLWxpbmUmcz1yZWFyLWF4bGUtaG91c2luZy1kaWZmZXJlbnRpYWwtYW5kLXZlbnQmbD0xMTMmbj1Bc3NlbWJsaWVzIFBhZ2UmYT1qZWVwJm89Z2xhZGlhdG9yJnk9MjAyMSZ0PXJ1Ymljb24mZT0zLTZsLXY2LWdhcw==

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[word302]

Well according to this that sensor is available! $300 buck though!

@chevymitchell

https://www.moparpartsdepot.com/oem-parts/mopar-axle-sensor-kit-68544629aa?c=Zz1kaWZmZXJlbnRpYWwtYW5kLWRyaXZlLWxpbmUmcz1yZWFyLWF4bGUtaG91c2luZy1kaWZmZXJlbnRpYWwtYW5kLXZlbnQmbD0xMTMmbj1Bc3NlbWJsaWVzIFBhZ2UmYT1qZWVwJm89Z2xhZGlhdG9yJnk9MjAyMSZ0PXJ1Ymljb24mZT0zLTZsLXY2LWdhcw==

Well if you look at the illustrations that references the entire ring and pinion kit (item #73). The locker sensor isn't depicted in any of the drawings.

 

[cavguy]

Well if you look at the illustrations that references the entire ring and pinion kit (item #73). The locker sensor isn't depicted in any of the drawings.

Interesting, the description says its a sensor...

• SKU:68544629AA
• Other Names:Sensor

 

[word302]

Interesting, the description says its a sensor...

• SKU:68544629AA
• Other Names:Sensor

Yeah I found other diagrams that show this could be the piece. Stupid price though.

 

[joegrasse]

Yeah I found other diagrams that show this could be the piece. Stupid price though.

The link I posted references #71, and is a different diagram.

 

[HungryHound]

Interesting, the description says its a sensor...

• SKU:68544629AA
• Other Names:Sensor

I think I'd wait until

• SKU:68544629AB
• Potted Sensor

 

[Ospreyfe55]

Well if you look at the illustrations that references the entire ring and pinion kit (item #73). The locker sensor isn't depicted in any of the drawings.

Well I went back to another diagram and found that the locker assy is listed as #110 but the sensor is listed as #111.

 

[sourdough]

It's about time they offered the damn sensor. What a F'up and issue for many. I didn't want to have an issue so I put a Z harness in the glove box ASAP. It's become time for servicing the diifs., so today I pulled the rear sensor. No oil but potting it anyway. Re-assembly tomorrow. I wish I'd thought out the tube of potting solution a little better. The injector tube will be hard and plugged by the time I tear down the front. The mixing tube looks improbable to clean. FYI, If you are going to do the sensors one at a time, buy two tubes of the potting stuff. Also I was a little apprehensive drilling out the holes and going to deep. For piece of mind, I cut a 1" length of 3/4" wood dowel and drilled the center out so to use it as a depth limiter with the 3/32 drill bit sticking out 1/16", no worries.

 

[Siskababa]

It's about time they offered the damn sensor. What a F'up and issue for many. I didn't want to have an issue so I put a Z harness in the glove box ASAP. It's become time for servicing the diifs., so today I pulled the rear sensor. No oil but potting it anyway. Re-assembly tomorrow. I wish I'd thought out the tube of potting solution a little better. The injector tube will be hard and plugged by the time I tear down the front. The mixing tube looks improbable to clean. FYI, If you are going to do the sensors one at a time, buy two tubes of the potting stuff. Also I was a little apprehensive drilling out the holes and going to deep. For piece of mind, I cut a 1" length of 3/4" wood dowel and drilled the center out so to use it as a depth limiter with the 3/32 drill bit sticking out 1/16", no worries.

The mixing tube cleans pretty easily. I used a squirt bottle with denatured alcohol (home depot) to start cleaning out the tube until it was fairly clean. Then took it to the sink with hot h20 and repeatedly rinsed it out until it was completely clear. I reused the same tip 4x's (long story) without any issues at all.

 

[sourdough]

The paint thinner I tried wasn't the right stuff, even tired the Electrical Contact Cleaner spry can. Gave up and ordered another $11 tube of potting stuff.

 

[Siskababa]

The paint thinner I tried wasn't the right stuff, even tired the Electrical Contact Cleaner spry can. Gave up and ordered another $11 tube of potting stuff.

Was it already somewhat dried? I did the cleaning as soon as I was finished with the tip and it worked every time.

 

[HungryHound]

Was it already somewhat dried? I did the cleaning as soon as I was finished with the tip and it worked every time.

Yeah, I blew mine out with an air gun and it was good for a touch-up the next day.

 

[Siskababa]

Yeah, I blew mine out with an air gun and it was good for a touch-up the next day.

Yes sir, you're right, I did air too but had forgotten...sucks getting old lol

 

[HungryHound]

Yes sir, you're right, I did air too but had forgotten...sucks getting old lol

I have that same problem sometimes

 

[Jmos4]

Hi,

Looked this morning for the sensor and almost all came back with "403 Forbidden", wonder if they didn't want the cat out of the bag yet?

1 had a picture:

Although it looks different, haven't seen in person.

Regards,
Jim

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