mechanical-idiot Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 Our bad luck continues, but on the positive side, we are really learning a lot about mechanics and electronics in vehicles! Our vehicle is six years old, so I guess we can expect some surprises! (165000 km) But, there are days when I feel like Throttling somebody at Chrysler! I can't afford this! Our engine light came on the other day. Stayed on. No blinking. Took it to a shop and a fine young man checked it out with some kind of a hand held scanner. The code was P0123 which is Throttle Position Sensor (or throttle body sensor or something like that). He cleared the code and the light has not come on again. So, if it does, I guess we have to replace the accelerator pedal and sensor since they are both in one unit. The dealer wanted over 400 bucks for the part alone. I don't think I will go back. Are the aftermarket ones acceptable to use? Is the quality good? Or, would you guys recommend a refit with a OEM Mopar part? Has anyone had experience with this replacement and have they used aftermarket parts (which are below 100 bucks)? If the light comes on again, I will get someone to check the wires first. Thanks for your time. mechanical-idiot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 might want to check the salvage yards for a used one also mechanical-idiot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmoore1436 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 I would buy an OEM one just to be on the safe side. If anything were to happen with the accelerator while you were driving you'd be screaming expletives because you bought one from somewhere else! If anything does go wrong again with the OEM one, the good news is that it will be covered under warranty. That's the main benefit for going with the dealership, once you replace a part that part is under warranty for I believe 2 years (may want to double check that). How many miles do you have on your DJ? 6 years isn't very old 2late4u and mechanical-idiot 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 expensive part might want to make sure that is whats wrong, or that is the right part as a lot of different kinds of that is listed. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanical-idiot Posted April 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Just picked one up at the salvage yard for 75 bucks. Came off a 2013. Accident damaged vehicle with 43000 km on it. Thanks 2late4u, I forgot about the old junkyard ploy! You just saved me a few bucks! The MIL light has not come back, but if it does, I will be prepared. mechanical-idiot 2late4u and jkeaton 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) From what I've read, most say to clear the code and see if it comes back. If it does, then you start throwing parts at it.... Edited April 18, 2018 by jkeaton 2late4u and mechanical-idiot 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanical-idiot Posted April 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 There are days when I feel like throwing something at it for sure, but it really is a great vehicle to drive. We have had some bad luck, but every vehicle has some mechanical failures now and then. I am not ready to throw a TANK at it yet! I nearly cried when I saw this video! What a waste. Lots of great parts were still on the vehicle. mechanical-idiot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 lol....that video has got tons of traffic.....facebook blew up....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemm75 Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 I would try to go to the salvage yard and some also can gurantee the used part ...might no seem safe since its used but if money is an issue then I would.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossco Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 My advise on this topic as a mechanic by trade would be to never just replace a sensor because a code comes up. A decent hand held scanner/diagnostic unit can show you live data in which you can see with your own eyes on the screen what percentage of open throttle is being reported to the ecu from that sensor. Whilst observing this push the gas slowly down to the floor and watch to see if the open throttle percentage climbs as your foot goes down toward the floor. This will confirm or deny the sensors actual operation. The fact is ecus can throw codes at times just because of a momentary brain fart lol and puts the light on. Sometimes a reset is all that's required. On the subject of parts im well with using breaker yard parts over aftermarket as 95% of the time you'll get a manufacturers original part from a car breaker and they do work better/last longer. Always do some investigating before buying anything unless its diagnostic gear lol jkeaton and 2016RT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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