Transmission Range Sensor - Production Change
NUMBER: 21-04-99GROUP: Transmission
DATE: Feb. 26, 1999
SUBJECT:
Service And Parts Information On 1999 Running Changes To Transmission Range Sensor (TRS)
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin explains the changes that occurred to the TRS for the 1999 model year and lists which parts are needed when service is required.
MODELS:
1989 - 1995 (AA) Spirit/Acclaim/LeBaron Sedan
1989 - 1993 (AC) Dynasty/New Yorker/New Yorker Salon
1990 - 1993 (AG) Daytona
1990 - 1995 (AJ) LeBaron Coupe/LeBaron Convertible
1992 - 1994 (AP) Shadow/Shadow Convertible/Sundance
1990 - 1991 (AQ) Chrysler Maserati TC
1989 - 1995 (AS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
1990 - 1993 (AY) Imperial/New Yorker Fifth Avenue
1993 - 1995 (ES) Chrysler Voyager (European Market)
1995 - 1999 (FJ) Sebring/Avenger/Talon
1996 - 1999 (GS) Chrysler Voyager (European Market)
1995 - 1999 (JA) Cirrus/Stratus/Breeze
1996 - 1999 (JX) Sebring Convertible
1993 - 1999 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid/Vision/New Yorker/LHS/300M
1996 - 1999 (NS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
1997 - 1999 (PR) Prowler
NOTE:
THIS INFORMATION APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 41TE OR 42LE TRANSAXLE. THE FOLLOWING TABLE LISTS THE BUILD DATE (BY MODEL) FOR THE TRANSAXLES THAT INCLUDE THE NEW TRS.
DISCUSSION:
A new Transmission Range Sensor (TRS) was designed for 1999 Model Year transaxles.
The original plan was to include these transaxles in 1999 vehicles at the start of production, but was actually implemented as a running change during the 1999 model year.
NOTE:
EARLY MODEL 1999 VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH 1998 STYLE TRANSAXLES. A JUMPER CONVERSION HARNESS WAS USED TO MATE THE 1999 VEHICLE HARNESS TO THE 1998 TRANSAXLE TRS. FOR JA MODELS, THE MAIN HARNESS CONNECTOR WAS CHANGED TO DIRECTLY FIT THE 1998 TRS.
This running change can cause confusion due to the differences seen within the 1999 model year or when replacing a transaxle on older vehicles (1998 or earlier) with a 1999 model transaxle.
The above information will help technicians and parts personnel select the proper parts when working with these different combinations.
NOTE:
THE EASIEST WAY TO DETERMINE WHICH COMPONENTS ARE REQUIRED IS BY LOOKING AT THE TERMINAL STYLE OF THE TRS FOR THE TRANSAXLE YOU ARE WORKING ON.
CAUTION:
1998 AND 1999 TRS ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR SIZE (THROUGH CASE DIAMETER).
The following guidelines will help determine which components are required when making related repairs:
1999 Vehicle Needs A TRS Or Valve Body Assembly
^ Inspect the TRS for terminal type.
^ If the TRS has PIN terminals, order a 1998 TRS or Valve Body assembly for service.
^ If the TRS has BLADE terminals, order a 1999 TRS or Valve Body assembly for service.
1999 Vehicle Needs A Transaxle
^ Regardless of original transaxle type (1998 or 1999) a 1999 transaxle should be ordered for a 1999 vehicle.
NOTE:
IF THE 1999 VEHICLE HAD A CARRYOVER 1998 TRANSAXLE, THE HARNESS JUMPER MUST BE REMOVED SO THE VEHICLE HARNESS WILL CONNECT WITH THE 1999 TRANSAXLE TRS. JA MODELS DID NOT USE A HARNESS JUMPER AND A 1999 SPLICE KIT WOULD BE REQUIRED.
1998 Or Earlier Vehicle Needs A TRS Or Valve Body Assembly
^ Order 1998 components for the transaxle.
1998 Or Earlier Vehicle Needs A Transaxle
^ If the applicable model year transaxle is ordered and received, no further action is required.
^ If a 1999 model transaxle is received for a 1998 or earlier vehicle, a TRS harness splice kit p/n 5014473AA 41TE or 5014474AA 42LE must be ordered to modify the vehicle harness.
NOTE:
THE SPLICE KIT WIRE COLORS MAY NOT MATCH THE WIRE COLORS ON THE VEHICLE BEING WORKED ON. THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE TRS TYPES IS THE SAME. THE SPLICE KIT SHOULD BE INSTALLED WIRE FOR WIRE OR PIN FOR PIN AS THE ORIGINAL CONNECTOR (FIGURE 1).
PARTS REQUIRED:
POLICY: Information Only.