Gear Position Sensor parts

[Jlewis]

I am having issues with getting the correct Gear Position Sensor for my 2014 R3T. I have a lower engine number so I need the "upgrade" kit.
First they sent me the spares kit p/n T1296589 which did not include a sensor. Then at no charge they sent me a sensor p/n T1190814. My issue is that the sensor plug doesn't fit any of the wiring harness plugs.
Is one or both parts incorrect?

 

[TURBO200R4]

I am having issues with getting the correct Gear Position Sensor for my 2014 R3T. I have a lower engine number so I need the "upgrade" kit.
First they sent me the spares kit p/n T1296589 which did not include a sensor. Then at no charge they sent me a sensor p/n T1190814. My issue is that the sensor plug doesn't fit any of the wiring harness plugs.
Is one or both parts incorrect?

the picture on the right is like for an 07 will not fit yours.
the pic on left i think is for adapting the three wire gps to the 4 wire which u probably have on your bike
i will summon the expert
@Ishrub

 

[R-III-R Turbo]

Yours being a 2014 I'm surprised the GPS needs replacement, also suspect your bike already has a 4 pin connector in the main harness.
Have you got a photo of your old one, showing both the face of the sensor and the plug top?
Also your engine number, out of curiosity (bike might be built before March '13 and just registered later)

How To: Replace Gear Position Sensor (GPS)

Gear position sensor GPS

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[pomeroy]

I am having issues with getting the correct Gear Position Sensor for my 2014 R3T. I have a lower engine number so I need the "upgrade" kit.
First they sent me the spares kit p/n T1296589 which did not include a sensor. Then at no charge they sent me a sensor p/n T1190814. My issue is that the sensor plug doesn't fit any of the wiring harness plugs.
Is one or both parts incorrect?

How To: Replace Gear Position Sensor (GPS)

**24-Apr-22 Updated with Triumph dealer technical bulletin for all Rocket III models - see post #8 (click here)** Copied my story from another site in order to help a couple of captains currently stuck - In march 2013 triumph updated the gear position sensor for a lot of its models, included...

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[Jlewis]

Yours being a 2014 I'm surprised the GPS needs replacement, also suspect your bike already has a 4 pin connector in the main harness.
Have you got a photo of your old one, showing both the face of the sensor and the plug top?
Also your engine number, out of curiosity (bike might be built before March '13 and just registered later)

How To: Replace Gear Position Sensor (GPS)

Gear position sensor GPS

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Thanks for the help. Here are some pics. The engine number is 3607115. I do have the service bulletin and am fairly sure I need the upgraded kit. The new sensor fits but no corresponding plug on the harness.

 

[Jlewis]

the picture on the right is like for an 07 will not fit yours.
the pic on left i think is for adapting the three wire gps to the 4 wire which u probably have on your bike
i will summon the expert
@Ishrub

Mine is a 3 wire. I think I have been thrown off by getting an incomplete kit and then a wrong sensor. Dealer parts people don't seem to know.

 

[R-III-R Turbo]

T1190814, the GPS they gave you, is for 04-09 Rocket III, Rocket III Classic, Rocket III Classic Tourer.
You need give that one back and ask for T1292057.

Then, the spares kit you have T1296589 will connect that new 4 wire GPS T1292057 to your 3 pin plug on the main harness.

 

[Jlewis]

Awesome. Thanks so much! This group is great and us amateur mechanics appreciate the help from the more experienced.

 

[Kevin frazier]

Thanks for the help. Here are some pics. The engine number is 3607115. I do have the service bulletin and am fairly sure I need the upgraded kit. The new sensor fits but no corresponding plug on the harness.

Same as my 08

 

[Ishrub]

the picture on the right is like for an 07 will not fit yours.
the pic on left i think is for adapting the three wire gps to the 4 wire which u probably have on your bike
i will summon the expert
@Ishrub

Da guru @R-III-R Turbo has spoken and covered it.

Well past my paygrade anyway........ but just like finger painting I can post pictures and links.
Do I get a gold star or smiley face stamp?

How To: Replace Gear Position Sensor (GPS)

**24-Apr-22 Updated with Triumph dealer technical bulletin for all Rocket III models - see post #8 (click here)** Copied my story from another site in order to help a couple of captains currently stuck - In march 2013 triumph updated the gear position sensor for a lot of its models, included...

www.r3owners.net

The original T1190814 (I assume the 6th position is neutral).
This came out before the new 1600/1700 Thundebirds were released and likely matches the wiring loom with the early 2 tone instruments and slightly different connector plugs.
Probably updated mid 2006 to T1290641 for later pre-ABS versions including the Classics.
This was replaced by T1296589 which is used by all later versions of both Rocket III and Thunderbirds .
Possibly with introduction on ABS wiring looms on both models.

Fowlers Parts which appears to be interchangeable with the Thunderbird

Bikes that use part number T1290641​

	Assembly name
Triumph, ROCKET III, CLASSIC & ROADSTER,	Engine Management System

Bikes that use part number T1290642​

	Assembly name
Triumph, THUNDERBIRD (1600/1700),	Ignition System
Triumph, THUNDERBIRD STORM,	Ignition System

Bikes that use part number T1296589​

	Assembly name
Triumph, ROCKET III, CLASSIC & ROADSTER,	Engine Management System
Triumph, ROCKET III TOURING ,	Engine Management System
Triumph, THUNDERBIRD (1600/1700),	Ignition System
Triumph, THUNDERBIRD STORM,	Ignition System

Sensor, Gear Position, 6 Spd
T1290641
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NOT IN STOCK (see FAQ) $60.66 excl. VAT (£49.42)
Replaced by: T1296589

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Ref	Part Number	Description
14	T1190814	SENSORGEAR POSITION Rocket III & Classic
14	T1296589	SPARES KIT GEAR POS

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14	SPARES KIT GEAR POS SENSOR T1296589 Replaces T1290641 Share this part	1-3IN STOCK	$80.33excl. VAT(£65.44)	-	QuantityMinusPlus
14	Sensor, Gear Position T1190814 Share this part	1-3IN STOCK	$68.38excl. VAT(£55.71)

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