My speed sensor just broke

[XJwheelman]

How bad is it to drive with a busted speed sensor? My XJ is idling rough and I get a burning smell here and there. Im away from my garage now but I'm working on getting a replacement. Will I do any damage if I continue to drive?

 

[XJwheelman]

How difficult is it to replace the speed sensor at the transfer case? Do I need to drain the transfer case to do it?

 

[RCP Phx]

How difficult is it to replace the speed sensor at the transfer case? Do I need to drain the transfer case to do it?

Easy,no need to drain the t-case!

 

[CharlesS]

How bad is it to drive with a busted speed sensor? My XJ is idling rough and I get a burning smell here and there. Im away from my garage now but I'm working on getting a replacement. Will I do any damage if I continue to drive?

There is no problem driving with a busted speed sensor other than you speedometer and cruise control will not work.
If you are getting a burning smell I would crawl underneath the Jeep and look for an oil leak dripping onto the exhaust system.
When replacing the speed sensor; ensure that you identify the alignment mark position and install the same as you found them. The number and alignment mark signify the speedometer gear tooth range.

 

[XJwheelman]

that was easy! only took 30 minutes and most of it was spent heating up the heat shrink cause i did it with a bic lighter