Originally Posted by
gragonese
I havent had a chance to test the sensors yet. I was going to buy all 4, find the bad one and then replace it. Is there any difference in going with the aftermarket ones compared to the OEM ones other than the big difference in price?
Do not buy parts using the Chrysler part number, parts like the sensors you need are best purchased using the Mercedes part number if buying OEM parts, they are the same part but you will pay Chrysler a hefty mark up for the part.
Cheaper still is to buy the part using the Bosch or whatever makers part number.
Hardly any parts carry the Chrysler part number on them, most parts carry the Mercedes part number. Remember that Mercedes or Chrysler buy these parts from contracted suppliers and specify they want their part number on it, as the car is made from the Mercedes parts bin you find Mercedes part numbers on them, moulded in or on a label. Parts made specifically for the Crossfire have a Mercedes part number starting with the first three digits 193 xxx xx xx.