Anyone used 3rd party non oem servos ?

[Seasparrow]

Parts geek has servo motors that are very tempting to try, 35 bucks vs 130 for oem. So far I have used OEM parts only, but this is tempting.
So I thought I would ask, has anyone used 3rd party non-oem servos before and have an opinion about them.
Thanks

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[Trent]

I just changed one today. For the one I needed, I was only able to find OEM on Amazon. If I had my choice, I would make the decision based on how hard the part is to change. Mine was pretty tough. Don't want to do it again anytime soon.

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[AuSeeker]

Rockauto sells the same after market servo for $30.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=8757020&cc=1428892&jsn=381

 

[Jeckolame]

I just changed one today. For the one I needed, I was only able to find OEM on Amazon. If I had my choice, I would make the decision based on how hard the part is to change. Mine was pretty tough. Don't want to do it again anytime soon.

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[Seasparrow]

Thanks all, that makes good sense,

As your sitting in the passenger seat it looks like there is 2 to the left (1 upper and 1 lower) and one to the right . The nomenclature is a little confusing.

Which is which ?

1. Cold / hot blend

2. vent selection

3. recirculation

Thanks for any insight.

 

[Trent]

Rockauto sells the same after market servo for $30.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=8757020&cc=1428892&jsn=381

Rock Auto does not sell the one I changed yesterday.

 

[Trent]

Thanks all, that makes good sense,

As your sitting in the passenger seat it looks like there is 2 to the left (1 upper and 1 lower) and one to the right . The nomenclature is a little confusing.

Which is which ?

1. Cold / hot blend

2. vent selection

3. recirculation

Thanks for any insight.

Sitting in the passenger seat like you say- Mine was the lower left one and it controls the TEMP. I had to operate all the heat/AC controls while watching to confirm. Amazon "Toyota 87106-35180 Damper Servo Sub Assembly" $165. I suspect it's the same internally as Rock Auto's, AutoZone's, others. The control arm and rotating shaft are totally different. It's a little tough to change. My Youtube video may help.

 

[Trent]

Thanks all, that makes good sense,

As your sitting in the passenger seat it looks like there is 2 to the left (1 upper and 1 lower) and one to the right . The nomenclature is a little confusing.

Which is which ?

1. Cold / hot blend

2. vent selection

3. recirculation

Thanks for any insight.

(Mine is 2004 SR5 SINGLE CLIMATE CONTROL - not dual control as in driver and passenger controls separate). Sitting in the passenger seat like you say- Mine was the lower left one and it controls the TEMP. I had to operate all the heat/AC controls while watching to confirm. Amazon "Toyota 87106-35180 Damper Servo Sub Assembly" $165. I suspect it's the same internally as Rock Auto's, AutoZone's, others. The control arm and rotating shaft are totally different. It's a little tough to change. My Youtube video may help.

 

[08TxRunner]

All three of the servos are sold on Ebay for pretty good prices. There are two sellers from the UAE who've sold a ton of them with good feedback. They are OEM. I'm guessing an overstock buy from the states, as they are identical in every way to the ones I removed.