This is why I carry a spare.

My post is for German Auto SUpply, the only place I order them from, and I've ordered four now (one for me, three for other cars experiencing odd issues). I've never had an issue with those parts, why would I suggest someone do something else? I believe Dave is right in what he says about part numbers, but all I know is that THIS part with THESE numbers is the right one.

I'd order one today and in the meantime, take velociabstract's advice above. Several have indicated that wiping the crud/metal shavings off the sensor and perhaps cleaning the contacts has resolved the issue. But again, for me, Carrying a $28 spare seems like the sure fix. The struggle of getting the old one out is bad enough that I just want to REPLACE it and get on with life.


I guess that, after nine years on here, I'm tired of the same old discussion. Those of us who have had (in my case, three Crossfires) these cars and issues with these cars have been thru all of this before. We can SUGGEST and try to help, but if people won't listen, sorry, life is too short and I"m tired of the same old nine year old discussion. (Of course, standing here in great back pain does not help my attitude at all, as I'm sure all can understand....)



DO NOT order one, order two and keep the spare in your trunk!