12-03-2019, 09:00 AM
About 2 years ago I got a new TPS for my '93 Sidekick. The darn thing is already bad (confirmed). Tested with ohmmeter. Loses continuity at a certain point. I "fixed" it temporarily by drilling a small hole and injecting solvent/oil. That was more of a test than a fix, and I knew it.
But I'm frustrated to no end by a couple things ... one is that the '96 TPS is $44 and the one I need ('92-'95) is $144. WHY???
And what's up with Partsgeek shipping? Because I live in AK, they want to charge me $24 for 2nd day? I ship a lot of things, to and from here, and that particular part would cost about $4 First Class, and would get here FASTER than the UPS or Fedex they want to use. Geez.
SO ... what happens if I use a 1996 TPS?
Found one on ebay ("refurbished" hahaha) for $15.
Since I know the cheapo things are gonna break again in 2 years .. besides, the engine in this 'kick is on its last legs. It's definitely worn out. Not worth spending more money on.
Cheers!
But I'm frustrated to no end by a couple things ... one is that the '96 TPS is $44 and the one I need ('92-'95) is $144. WHY???
And what's up with Partsgeek shipping? Because I live in AK, they want to charge me $24 for 2nd day? I ship a lot of things, to and from here, and that particular part would cost about $4 First Class, and would get here FASTER than the UPS or Fedex they want to use. Geez.
SO ... what happens if I use a 1996 TPS?
Found one on ebay ("refurbished" hahaha) for $15.
Since I know the cheapo things are gonna break again in 2 years .. besides, the engine in this 'kick is on its last legs. It's definitely worn out. Not worth spending more money on.
Cheers!