Mopar or Aftermarket

FlipFlop425 · 12-02-2007, 09:14 AM

My IAC is on its way out. I don't have any codes but I am pretty sure thats what it is. When I come to a complete stop the rpms hang up at about 1000 and then slowly put down to about 500-550 sometimes as low a 400-450. I ad cleaned it out a while ago with tb cleaner (which was recommended by local stealership, I found out later that was a big no no). Would you buy a Mopar one ($82) or aftermarker ($60ish)? How do they match up.

BradMB2004 · 12-02-2007, 01:48 PM

i'd grab one from a NAPA so it'll be a good aftermarket one.

mine was doing the same thing and it woud up being the TPS.

FlipFlop425 · 12-02-2007, 03:21 PM

If i go to autozone and buy sensors and try them and they dont fix my issue will they let me return them u think?

**Texas ZJ1** · 12-02-2007, 03:29 PM

Maybe. Hmmm, how exactly ethical is that?

Hunter

FlipFlop425 · 12-02-2007, 05:13 PM

not too much. Have you heard anything about aftermarket sensors failing right away?

**Jon08JK** · 12-02-2007, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FlipFlop425

If i go to autozone and buy sensors and try them and they dont fix my issue will they let me return them u think?

Autozone's policy is if you buy a part and try to install it and it's the wrong one or doesn't fix your problem they will let you bring it back and trade it or give you a refund. That's just good business.

FlipFlop425 · 12-02-2007, 09:43 PM

Are they just as good as mopars?

gomes512 · 12-03-2007, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by FlipFlop425

Are they just as good as mopars?

Not on your life. The term "Made in Taiwan" seems to be very prominent there. I use to buy parts from there but they didn't last to long...

NAPA usually has some better quality Canadian made parts that last longer for the most part, at least in my experience. However, some of their stuff also is the cheaper stuff.

alivenkickin28 · 12-03-2007, 09:29 AM

yeah i've had good success with Napa, but i mean for 20 bucks more get the one from Mopar...

ZJMAN · 12-03-2007, 05:50 PM

Buy Mopar, they last at least twice the mileage.

**SJZ** · 12-03-2007, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon05Rubicon

Autozone's policy is if you buy a part and try to install it and it's the wrong one or doesn't fix your problem they will let you bring it back and trade it or give you a refund. That's just good business.

May be good business if they take that part and send it back to the manufacturer and it gets checked out, but don't bet on that happening .
I worked in auto parts stores for many years, so I speak from experience.
Unfortunately, lots of returned parts get cleaned up (maybe) put back in the box & back on the shelf for the next buyer. Not such a great deal for the next guy who comes along and buys a new (unknown to him, slightly used) part that the guy before him hooked up wrong and is now blown. The poor guy will spend hours trying to figure out what's happening, since it can't be a bad part because it's "new".
Maybe a liberal return policy can be a double edged sword?

12-02-2007, 01:48 PM	#2
BradMB2004 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 635 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	i'd grab one from a NAPA so it'll be a good aftermarket one. mine was doing the same thing and it woud up being the TPS. __________________ Brad 2004 Wrangler X 2001 Grand Cherokee Ltd. 1997 Grand Cherokee Ltd.