Global Parts 1815536 Vehicle Speed Sensor

Vehicle Speed Sensor for Kia and Hyundai

Global Parts 1815536 is a vehicle speed sensor built for select Kia and Hyundai applications with automatic or standard transmission coverage as listed below. It uses a 3-wire, blade-terminal design with a rectangular female connector and bolt-on mounting for direct replacement service.

• Vehicle speed sensor for drivetrain speed signal input
• 3-wire electrical design with 3 terminals
• Rectangular female connector with male blade terminals
• Bolt-on mount with 1 bolt hole
• Plastic housing construction
• No wiring harness included

Fitment Details

• Fits 2010-2015 Kia Forte, Std Trans
• Fits 2011-2015 Kia Forte Koup, Std Trans
• Fits 2012-2013 Kia Forte5, Std Trans
• Fits 2005-2008 Kia Magentis, Auto Trans
• Fits 2001-2008 Kia Optima, Auto Trans
• Fits 2007 Hyundai Tiburon, Auto Trans
• Fits 2003-2005 Hyundai Tiburon, Auto Trans
• Fits 2001-2005 Hyundai Elantra, Auto Trans
• Fits 2001 Hyundai XG300, w/Black Housing

Detailed Description

This Global Parts vehicle speed sensor, part number 1815536, is a direct-fit electrical sensor for monitoring transmission output speed in select Kia Forte, Kia Optima, Kia Magentis, Hyundai Elantra, and Hyundai Tiburon applications. The bolt-on mounting style, rectangular connector shape, and 3-wire blade-terminal layout support straightforward replacement where the original sensor matches these specifications. This part cross-references Beck/Arnley 090-5159 and Dorman - OE Solutions 917-667 for the same application.

Use part number 1815536 when replacing a failed speed sensor on vehicles that show the listed transmission and housing requirements. The fitment includes 2010-2015 Kia Forte, 2011-2015 Kia Forte Koup, and 2012-2013 Kia Forte5 with standard transmission, plus automatic-transmission Kia and Hyundai applications such as the 2001-2008 Kia Optima and 2001-2005 Hyundai Elantra.

Common Issues This Sensor May Address

• Erratic or inaccurate vehicle speed readings
• Transmission shifting concerns tied to speed signal loss
• Speedometer operation problems caused by a faulty sensor
• Diagnostic trouble codes related to vehicle speed input
• Intermittent drivability issues from an unstable speed signal

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm connector shape, terminal count, and mount type before installation. This sensor uses a female rectangular connector, male blade terminals, and a bolt-on design with one bolt hole; it does not include a wiring harness. Verify transmission type and any housing-specific notes, especially for the 2001 Hyundai XG300 with black housing and the listed standard-transmission Kia Forte applications.

Quality Assurance

Global Parts 1815536 is built as an OE-style replacement sensor for the listed Kia and Hyundai applications. The part number 1815536 is also referenced by multiple aftermarket catalogs, including Standard Ignition SC330, which supports application matching for service replacement.