JMHO, I would return that one and get the correct 8-pin version. I wouldn't beat yourself up over it either. The factory EVTM only shows the 8-pin version. I'm guessing many auto parts places use the same database for parts and such. For example, when I rebuilt my 2002 Honda's transaxle, every single parts supplier (RockAuto, O'Reilly's, AutoZone, NAPA, etc) listed the input shaft seal (and shaft repair sleeve) as a 27mm shaft size. It is in reality a 26mm shaft. I had to get the seal from Honda (easier than spec'ing my own from Timkin or other manufacturer). A 27mm seal would have leaked like a sieve and trashed a new trans and clutch. They do get stuff wrong. Cheers!
Transmission Range Sensor pin count
First - my thanks and appreciation to Mark Kovalsky. I've read many threads here and elsewhere about transmission issues, shifting issues, limp mode and I believe the issue I'm having would be solved by replacing the transmission range sensor (notice I did not call it a neutral safety switch ).
My issues are dropping out of gear and high rpms. Have to stop and put it in neutral, neutral then reverse, or park to get it to start shifting properly again. If it throws a code its a wacko glow plug, all glow plugs, left bank only, right bank only. Never lights the light on the shifter handle.
As a total novice -- total, I wandered over to rockauto and ordered a transmission range sensor. It arrived. I finally got the bolts loosened this afternoon and pulled the old sensor.
The old sensor has 8 flat pins (4 on two banks). The new sensor has 11 round pins (6 on one bank and 5 on the other). Dang it.
I rechecked my order, rechecked their stock and determined that both types are indicated as full replacement for my truck. 1997 Ford f350 Powerstroke xlt
Is there a converter to make the 11 pin fit the 8 pin?
Was I just too ignorant to know that I should have pulled the part first instead of relying on the catalog?
Is there a way to tell what the pin count is without pulling the part?
My guess is I should return this one for store credit and order a new one with the 8 pins. Sigh. And I was so looking forward to seeing if this fixed my problem. Dang it.
My issues are dropping out of gear and high rpms. Have to stop and put it in neutral, neutral then reverse, or park to get it to start shifting properly again. If it throws a code its a wacko glow plug, all glow plugs, left bank only, right bank only. Never lights the light on the shifter handle.
As a total novice -- total, I wandered over to rockauto and ordered a transmission range sensor. It arrived. I finally got the bolts loosened this afternoon and pulled the old sensor.
The old sensor has 8 flat pins (4 on two banks). The new sensor has 11 round pins (6 on one bank and 5 on the other). Dang it.
I rechecked my order, rechecked their stock and determined that both types are indicated as full replacement for my truck. 1997 Ford f350 Powerstroke xlt
Is there a converter to make the 11 pin fit the 8 pin?
Was I just too ignorant to know that I should have pulled the part first instead of relying on the catalog?
Is there a way to tell what the pin count is without pulling the part?
My guess is I should return this one for store credit and order a new one with the 8 pins. Sigh. And I was so looking forward to seeing if this fixed my problem. Dang it.
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