The first time I took it out it just needed a cleaning. I think the aftermarket ones use a photo-eye and are worse. This model year for the truck isn't known for having good electrics/electronics. At 191,000 miles it is starting to show. I can deal with the blend door, it's the airbag warning that I can't do anything about, which is really annoying.
Pull airbag fuse. Replace with steering wheel w/o airbag. And pray you never need it.