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The LS430 height sensor is simply a potentiometer (also known as a rheostat) which acts a variable resistor. It is attached to the car's suspension, and is subjected to constant movement as you drive. As such, a cheap replacement will not last nearly as long as the OEM part. However, there should not be significant differences between the OEM part versus its knock-off counterpart when both are new. In other words, if your new $30 sensor does not work, the problem is likely caused by something else, and a $100 new sensor will not address the issue.
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The LS430 height sensor is simply a potentiometer (also known as a rheostat) which acts a variable resistor. It is attached to the car's suspension, and is subjected to constant movement as you drive. As such, a cheap replacement will not last nearly as long as the OEM part. However, there should not be significant differences between the OEM part versus its knock-off counterpart when both are new. In other words, if your new $30 sensor does not work, the problem is likely caused by something else, and a $100 new sensor will not address the issue.
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