How many 1998 owners have experienced transmission sensor issues recently / ever? I've had zero transmission problems with mine, now at 215,000 miles. Only one transmission fluid change since dealer stopped maintenance after second owner. Mostly city driving, maybe 10-20 percent of those miles were 4x4 (winter) Little or no towing.
1998 Montero Transmission
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jeep-N-montero
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So are you asking if you should change the fluid for fear of creating an issue that isn't there?
'round n' back again
Explorer
no he is asking about sensor issues
jeep-N-montero
Expedition Leader
I have found that with most sensors in general if you take them out and wipe them with a clean rag or spray them with a sensor safe cleaner it helps them function better and expands their life, this is especially true with sensors that rely on any type of magnetic feedback like the CPS, over time the magnetic field gets interrupted by metallic particles and reduces the sensitivity of the sensor. Also a great idea to clean off all of your magnetic drain plugs so that the metallic particles do not get stuck to the sensors instead, if the magnet is covered with enough shavings and gunk it cannot do its job, it doesn't take much electrical current to turn a sensor into a magnetic field and attract the particles that would otherwise be sticking to the magnetic drain plug. I hope that all made sense anyway.
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Clutch Cargo
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I'm at just about 193k with no issues. Previous owner took very good care of the truck but I still might take it to the dealer for trans service just to make sure it stays tip top for a long time.