Details on Rubicon front locker sensor
My front locker sensor is also not working. I just got this 2014 Rubicon in April, and when I took it off road in July, the front locker light began blinking when I unlocked the front diff, and continues to blink. I purchased a new Mopar sensor, and will r place it myself when the weather cools off some. I just ordered one of the borescope cameras that work with my smart phone, so I can try to look inside the diff and see if I can tell what is going on with the switch, before disassembling it.
While I had the new one to play with, I took dimensions, switch contact info, photo, etc. Thought it might help someone later. This switch changes state with about 1/3" travel. It is normally closed (Unlocked), and the contact opens when put into 'Locked'. It is spring return to pull it in to N.C. Contact.
Now, I am also looking for confirming information on best way to replace.
1. If I just loosen carriage and pull out just enough, and change out locker switch, will it damage the seals, so they will need replacing?
2. I will probably remove both spindles and pull out axles just enough to remove carriage and replace switch. These axles have had the gears replaced in the past, but I do not know history of who did it. Should I plan on replacing the seals while doing this work? They are not leaking now.
3. Would I need to spread the diff housing, so the carriage comes out more easily. I had made a tool before, for my CJ5, when I took it apart. But I will need to find it now, since it has been many years.
4. What else should I do/inspect while this is disassembled? I will, of course, clean it out, look for metal in bottom, inspect gears, and will probably check gear tooth contact pattern. For sure, I will count gear teeth, and see if I can find part number on ring gear, for future reference.
Thanks for any help,
I am new to JK's, and this forum.