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Standard Ignition TS-169 Engine Coolant Temperature Sender

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Reliable Engine Coolant Temperature Sender for GM Vehicles

The Standard Ignition TS-169 Engine Coolant Temperature Sender is designed to provide accurate temperature readings for a range of General Motors vehicles. Engineered with a female connector and a single blade terminal, this sender ensures proper fit and function in models like the Chevrolet Caprice and Pontiac Bonneville.

  • Connector Gender: Female for secure connection
  • Terminal Quantity: 1 blade terminal for reliable signal transmission
  • Thread Size: 3/8" - 18 NPT for precise installation
  • Compatible with multiple GM makes including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac
  • Part Number TS-169 for easy identification and replacement

Product Details and Specifications

The TS-169 Engine Coolant Temperature Sender from Standard Ignition is built to meet OEM specifications for accurate temperature monitoring. Featuring a 3/8" - 18 NPT thread size, it installs securely into the engine block or cylinder head. The female connector with a single blade terminal ensures a stable electrical connection, minimizing the risk of signal loss or corrosion. This sender is compatible with a wide range of GM vehicles, including the Buick Century, Cadillac DeVille, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, and Pontiac Grand Am, among others.

Compatible Vehicles and Applications

This temperature sender is compatible with various GM models such as:

  • Buick Century, LeSabre, Skylark
  • Cadillac DeVille, Eldorado, Seville
  • Chevrolet Caprice, Cavalier, Impala, Monte Carlo
  • Oldsmobile Cutlass, Delta 88, Firenza
  • Pontiac Bonneville, Grand Am, Sunbird, Tempest

Common Issues Addressed by the TS-169 Sender

  • Inaccurate engine temperature readings causing poor engine performance
  • Faulty temperature gauge or warning light activation
  • Overheating due to incorrect coolant temperature data
  • Intermittent electrical connection issues from worn terminals
  • Engine control module receiving incorrect temperature signals

Installation Notes and Tips

  • Ensure the engine is cool before installation to avoid burns
  • Use thread sealant compatible with coolant systems on the 3/8" - 18 NPT threads
  • Verify the female connector and blade terminal match the vehicle wiring harness
  • Tighten sender securely but avoid over-torquing to prevent damage
  • Test the temperature sender after installation to confirm proper operation

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Standard Ignition parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM standards, ensuring reliable performance and durability. The TS-169 Engine Coolant Temperature Sender undergoes rigorous quality control testing. Warranty coverage details should be confirmed with the product documentation or distributor.

BrandStandard Ignition
Part NumberTS-169
Connector GenderFemale
Terminal TypeBlade
Thread Size - NPT3/8" - 18 Thread

This part fits 112 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelSubmodelLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
1991ChevroletCavalier2.2LL4N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1990BuickCentury2.5LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1990BuickLeSabreN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1990ChevroletCapriceN/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread; 2 Blade Term.; With Light
1990ChevroletCavalier2.2LL4N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1990ChevroletCelebrity2.5LL4N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1990OldsmobileCustom CruiserN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1990OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.5LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1990Pontiac60002.5LL4N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1990PontiacSunbirdN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1989BuickCentury2.5LL4N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1989BuickLeSabreN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1989BuickSkyhawkN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1989BuickSkylarkN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1989CadillacBrougham5.0LV8N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1989ChevroletCavalier2.0LL4N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1989ChevroletCelebrity2.5LL4N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1989OldsmobileCustom CruiserN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1989OldsmobileCutlass CalaisN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1989OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.5LL4N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1989OldsmobileDelta 88N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1989Pontiac60002.5LL4N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread; 2 Blade Term.; With Light
1989PontiacSunbirdN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1989PontiacTempest2.0LL4N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread; 2 Blade Term.; With Light
1988BuickLeSabreN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1988BuickSkyhawkN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1988BuickSkylarkN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1988CadillacBrougham5.0LV8N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1988ChevroletCavalier2.0LL4N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1988ChevroletCorsica2.0LL4N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread; 2 Blade Term.; With Light
1988OldsmobileCustom CruiserN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1988OldsmobileCutlass CalaisN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1988OldsmobileCutlass Supreme5.0LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1988OldsmobileDelta 88N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1988OldsmobileFirenzaN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1988PontiacBonneville3.8LV6N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1988PontiacSunbirdN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1988PontiacTempest2.0LL4N/Aw/ Canada Emissions; 3/8 Inch x 18 Thread; With Light
1987BuickLeSabreN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1987BuickRegal5.0LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1987BuickSkylarkN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1987CadillacBrougham5.0LV8N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1987ChevroletCorsica2.0LL4N/ACoolant Temp; 3/8 Inch x 18 Thread; With Light
1987Oldsmobile98N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1987OldsmobileCalaisN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1987OldsmobileCutlass Supreme5.0LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1987OldsmobileDelta 88N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1987PontiacBonnevilleN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1987PontiacTempest2.0LL4N/Aw/ Canada Emissions; With Light
1986BuickLeSabreN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1986BuickRegal5.0LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1986BuickSkylarkN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1986CadillacFleetwood5.0LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1986Oldsmobile98RegencyN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1986Oldsmobile98Regency BroughamN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1986OldsmobileCalaisN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1986OldsmobileCustom CruiserN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1986OldsmobileCutlass5.0LV8N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1986OldsmobileCutlass Salon5.0LV8N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1986OldsmobileCutlass Supreme5.0LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1986OldsmobileDelta 88N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1986PontiacGrand AmN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1986PontiacParisienne5.0LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1985BuickCentury4.3LV6N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1985BuickLeSabre5.7LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1985BuickLeSabre5.0LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1985BuickRegal4.3LV6N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1985BuickSkylarkN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1985CadillacEldorado5.7LV8N/ACoolant Temp; 3/8 Inch x 18 Thread; With Light
1985CadillacFleetwood5.7LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread; 2 Blade Term.; With Light
1985CadillacSeville5.7LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread; 2 Blade Term.; With Light
1985ChevroletCelebrity4.3LV6N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1985ChevroletImpala5.7LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1985Oldsmobile98RegencyN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1985Oldsmobile98Regency BroughamN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1985OldsmobileCalaisN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1985OldsmobileCustom CruiserN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1985OldsmobileCutlass Ciera4.3LV6N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1985OldsmobileCutlass Supreme5.0LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1985OldsmobileCutlass Supreme5.7LV8DIESELN/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1985OldsmobileDelta 885.7LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1985OldsmobileDelta 885.0LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1985OldsmobileToronadoN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1985Pontiac60004.3LV6N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1985PontiacGrand Am2.5LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1985PontiacGrand Am3.0LV6N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1985PontiacParisienne5.7LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1984BuickCentury4.3LV6N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1984BuickLeSabre5.7LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1984BuickLeSabre5.0LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1984BuickRegal4.3LV6N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1984BuickRivieraN/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread; 2 Blade Term.; With Light
1984CadillacDeVille5.7LV8N/ACoolant Temp; 3/8 Inch x 18 Thread; With Light
1984CadillacEldorado5.7LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread; 2 Blade Term.; With Light
1984CadillacFleetwood5.7LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread; 2 Blade Term.; With Light
1984CadillacSeville5.7LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread; 2 Blade Term.; With Light
1984ChevroletCaprice5.7LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1984ChevroletCelebrity4.3LV6N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread; 2 Blade Term.; With Light
1984ChevroletImpala5.7LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1984ChevroletMonte CarloDIESELN/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1984Oldsmobile98N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1984OldsmobileCustom Cruiser5.7LV8N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1984OldsmobileCustom Cruiser5.0LV8N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1984OldsmobileCutlass CalaisDIESELN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1984OldsmobileCutlass Ciera4.3LV6N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1984OldsmobileCutlass SupremeDIESELN/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1984OldsmobileDelta 885.0LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1984OldsmobileDelta 885.7LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1984OldsmobileToronadoN/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1984Pontiac60004.3LV6N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1984PontiacBonneville5.7LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light
1984PontiacParisienne5.7LV8N/A3/8 Inch x 18 Thread Engine Coolant Temperature Sender with Light

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

1T1057250366293793053-7747834085223TS169TTS6662TW133WT416

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.