sjpitts

I have a 2001 GS 300. In a previous thread I asked about replacing a throttle control motor, and with help learned that it was likely a problem with the APPS instead (the accelerator pedal position sensor, sometimes called the throttle body sensor). So I need to buy a new APPS. My question is, should I go with OEM, or do the aftermarket ones work OK? Has anyone used an aftermarket one with success? If you did, where did you get your aftermarket APPS?

Also, I noticed that you can buy just a "partial" APPS-- without the spring mechanism.

Here are examples from Ebay: The OEM APPS's for 180.00. There are some generic looking ones from china for 95.00. And there are some that don't include the spring and cable part for 132.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-FACTORY-...lWtZvL&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Throttle...NX9Mqw&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-For-Lexu...xYfW6F&vxp=mtr

Can anyone offer experience with these or a recommendation? Thanks again for your help-- I need to get this car working again.

Jared

firelizard

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I would generally try to find a non-OE part from the same manufacturer. For example, the generic Denso part vs. the same Denso part with a Toyota/Lexus part number. Whenever this is available, it's the option I choose unless I am upgrading something.

Being in Canada, I generally use Auto Parts Way.ca, TheWrenchMonkey, and RockAuto (which serves you guys too) for stuff like that, and they're generally pretty good for things like that.