Transfer case speed sensor woes.....HELP!

[mrlegoman]

[edit] Problem fixed. Mechanic just forgot to plug in the OSS.

I'm at wits end.
I finally took my 99 VehiCross to a shop to get the transfer case worked on. I was expereiniinc really bad "tight corner braking" or torque bind as I call it. I was also getting a rear speed senor TOD error light.
I had bought a used (only 8000 miles, $250) transfer case from a salvage yard and had the shop swap the whole thing out.
I got a call today and they said they are still receiving the TOD rear speed sensor error and want to replace it for $360. What are the chances that BOTH rear speed sensors are bad? I want to think that something else is going on, but not sure where to look. Any suggestions before I blow $360???

[VX KAT]

Would a non-OEM, but "LKQ" work for $80? Doesn't mention TOD though.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-00...ht_3852wt_1377

[mrlegoman]

Thanks for the link, but this is the TOD speed sensor.

front - 357(A) - Part #8-97181-686-0
rear - 357(B) - Part #8-97181-685-0

See if this works:

http://www.myisuzuparts.com/2001/756...rts.html#flash
http://www.myisuzuparts.com/2001/821...rts.html#flash
Go down and click on the 'eye' icon for 357(B) to highlight.

From isuzuparts.com
Item Number MSRP Core Price Price
8972516850 $409.17 $0.00 $322.76

I find it improbably that I'm getting the same code error with two different transfer cases (and thus two different sensors). I'd like to think there is another problem somewhere, but need some advice on where to look.

[Triathlete]

Have you checked the wiring harness and plug going into the Tcase? Be sure to remove the plug and check the pins inside. If they look good give it a good cleaning with some electronics cleaner and follow the wiring back and check for chaffing or broken wires. Do the same at the TOD computer. As you said it sounds unlikely that two tcases would have the same problem. Plugs, wiring, and the computer are the incommon things.

[mrlegoman]

Update:
I stopped by and talked to the tech to get some more info. He said that there was issues with the speedometer not reading anything and during a test drive, the transmission would not shift.......
So I asked him to show me which speed sensor he was refering to and he showed me the speedometer speed sensor. Not the transfer case TOD speed sensors.
That "LKQ" on ebay does not look like correct.

Isuzu part number match's Acura SLX or Honda Passport part number?! Same part?
http://www.hondapartsnow.com/transmi...iven~gear.html

[Ldub]

Isuzu part number match's Acura SLX or Honda Passport part number?! Same part?
http://www.hondapartsnow.com/transmi...iven~gear.html

IIRC, one of those vehicles is a re-badged Rodeo (Passport) & the other is a re-badged Trooper (SLX)