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Re: Stuck but in safe area. Trans retarder & speedo not working,low engine power

Reply #25 –
Installed correct speed sensor and problem fixed. Part number is 29543434.  Price was $314.16 vs $100 for speed sensor for non retarder transmissions.

So I could have avoided 2 hours labor if I had originally gotten correct part. 

The trans control unit is located in the storage bay which is 4th bay from front on driver side on my 38ft coach  Unit is mounted to ceiling if the bay by the frame rail.

The bad news is the tech noticed a busted shock absorber mount.
Larry Rubin
2004 U295 38' build 6278
2014 Jeep Cherokee

Re: Stuck but in safe area. Trans retarder & speedo not working,low engine power

Reply #26 –
Larry as a point of interest did they have to do anything to get it in place, ie remove balancer or?
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Re: Stuck but in safe area. Trans retarder & speedo not working,low engine power

Reply #27 –
Quote from: Larry Rubin –

The bad news is the tech noticed a busted shock absorber mount.


Should read: The good news is the tech noticed a busted shock absorber mount that I can have my local welder repair.

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Re: Stuck but in safe area. Trans retarder & speedo not working,low engine power

Reply #28 –
"Larry as a point of interest did they have to do anything to get it in place, ie remove balancer or?"

Service mgr told me it fit without a problem.  Since I was able to get the old one out with minor trimming of a plastic ridge, the new one which was the same design probably fit in with a push. 

When I had first looked at it, I didn't think it would budge but as usually happens, I gave it an overnight think and then figured it out.

The service manager also said that they usually don't fail but his experience was more with the non-retarder version.  138k miles on the coach.
Larry Rubin
2004 U295 38' build 6278
2014 Jeep Cherokee