Standard Ignition TS-271 Engine Coolant Temperature Sender
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Standard Ignition TS-271 Engine Coolant Temperature Sender

Brand Standard Ignition TS-271
Attachment Method Screw-On
Connector Gender Female
Connector Shape Rectangular
Connector Type Plug In
Finish Brass, Plastic
Terminal Gender Male
Terminal Type Blade
Fits Dodge · 89 vehicles

OE-quality design. Built with factory-calibrated precision for consistent electrical switching.

Screw-on installation. Plug-in connector and blade terminal simplify replacement.

Brass and plastic construction. Uses durable materials for dependable service performance.

Cross-references Anchor 3095, Anchor 8375 and Dayco 85045 for the same application. See all 16.

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Engine Coolant Temperature Sender for Gauge Applications

Standard Ignition TS-271 is an engine coolant temperature sender built for vehicles with a dashboard gauge or coolant temperature indicator light. It uses a screw-on design with a single female plug-in connector and one male blade terminal for straightforward electrical connection.

Built with brass and plastic materials, this coolant temperature sender is calibrated and tested to switch at its specified temperature. It is a direct-fit service part for select Dodge Ram, Dakota, and B-series truck applications that require accurate coolant temperature signal input.

Key Features

  • Screw-on engine coolant temperature sender design
  • Single female connector with rectangular plug-in shape
  • One male blade terminal for the electrical circuit
  • Brass and plastic construction
  • Factory-calibrated and tested for specified actuation temperature
  • Designed for gauge-equipped Dodge truck applications

Detailed Description

The Standard Ignition TS-271 is an engine coolant temperature sender engineered to provide a precise temperature signal for the instrument cluster or indicator system. Its thermal switching design uses calibrated internal materials to activate at the correct temperature point, helping maintain accurate gauge response in everyday driving conditions. This part number TS-271 is a practical replacement for select Dodge Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Dakota, Ramcharger, and B-series models.

This part cross-references Dayco 85045 for the same application. It is also listed among common interchange references including Walker Products 214-1020.

What It Helps Address

  • Inaccurate or erratic coolant temperature gauge readings
  • Temperature warning light concerns on gauge-equipped vehicles
  • Open or failed sender signal to the dash gauge
  • Hard-to-diagnose cooling system monitoring issues
  • Replacement needs on older Dodge truck and van applications

Installation Notes and Fitment

Compatible With 1991-1999 Dodge vehicles with gauge-equipped cooling system monitoring. Fits 1998-1999 Dodge Ram 1500, N/A; Fits 1995-1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Van, N/A; Fits 1999 Dodge Ram 2500, N/A; Fits 1996-1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Van, N/A; Fits 1999 Dodge Ram 3500, N/A; Fits 1996-1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Van, N/A; Fits 1999 Dodge Ramcharger, N/A; Fits 1995-1998 Dodge B1500, N/A; Fits 1995-1998 Dodge B2500, N/A; Fits 1995-1998 Dodge B3500, N/A; Fits 1998 Dodge Ram 2500, N/A; Fits 1998 Dodge Ram 3500, N/A; Fits 1994-1997 Dodge Ram 1500, N/A; Fits 1994-1997 Dodge Ram 2500, N/A; Fits 1994-1997 Dodge Ram 3500, N/A; Fits 1992-1996 Dodge Dakota, N/A; Fits 1992-1994 Dodge B150, N/A; Fits 1992-1994 Dodge B250, N/A; Fits 1992-1994 Dodge B350, N/A; Fits 1992-1993 Dodge D150, N/A; Fits 1992-1993 Dodge D250, N/A; Fits 1992-1993 Dodge D350, N/A; Fits 1991-1993 Dodge Ramcharger, N/A; Fits 1992-1993 Dodge W150, N/A; Fits 1992-1993 Dodge W250, N/A; Fits 1992-1993 Dodge W350, N/A.

Verify the connector style, terminal count, and gauge-equipped application before installation. Clean the mounting threads and ensure the sender seats properly to maintain an accurate electrical signal.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition manufactures this sender with factory calibration and testing to confirm switch actuation at the specified temperature. The brand’s OE-focused production process includes component-level and finished-product quality control for consistent service performance.

This part fits 89 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
1999DodgeRam 15003.9LV6—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999DodgeRam 15005.9LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999DodgeRam 15005.2LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999DodgeRam 1500 Van3.9LV6—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999DodgeRam 1500 Van5.2LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999DodgeRam 1500 Van5.9LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999DodgeRam 25008.0LV10—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999DodgeRam 25005.9LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999DodgeRam 2500 Van5.2LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999DodgeRam 2500 Van5.9LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999DodgeRam 35008.0LV10—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999DodgeRam 35005.9LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999DodgeRam 3500 Van5.2LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999DodgeRam 3500 Van5.9LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999DodgeRamcharger———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1998DodgeB1500———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1998DodgeB2500———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1998DodgeB3500———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1998DodgeRam 15003.9LV6—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1998DodgeRam 15005.2LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1998DodgeRam 15005.9LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1998DodgeRam 1500 Van———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1998DodgeRam 25008.0LV10—N/Aw/ Gauge; With Gauge
1998DodgeRam 2500 Van———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1998DodgeRam 35008.0LV10—N/Aw/ Gauge; With Gauge
1998DodgeRam 35008.0LV10—N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1998DodgeRam 3500 Van———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1997DodgeB1500———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1997DodgeB2500———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1997DodgeB3500———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1997DodgeRam 1500———N/A1 Term, with Gauge
1997DodgeRam 1500 Van———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1997DodgeRam 2500——GASN/A1 Term, with Gauge
1997DodgeRam 2500 Van———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1997DodgeRam 3500——GASN/A1 Term, with Gauge
1997DodgeRam 3500 Van———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1996DodgeB1500———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1996DodgeB2500———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1996DodgeB3500———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1996DodgeDakota5.2LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1996DodgeDakota3.9LV6—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1996DodgeRam 1500———N/A1 Term, with Gauge
1996DodgeRam 1500 Van———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1996DodgeRam 2500——GASN/A1 Term, with Gauge
1996DodgeRam 2500 Van———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1996DodgeRam 3500——GASN/A1 Term, with Gauge
1996DodgeRam 3500 Van———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1995DodgeB1500———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1995DodgeB2500———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1995DodgeB3500———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1995DodgeDakota5.2LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1995DodgeDakota3.9LV6—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1995DodgeRam 1500———N/A1 Term, with Gauge
1995DodgeRam 1500 Van———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1995DodgeRam 2500——GASN/A1 Term, with Gauge
1995DodgeRam 3500——GASN/A1 Term, with Gauge
1994DodgeB150———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1994DodgeB250———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1994DodgeB350———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1994DodgeDakota5.2LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1994DodgeDakota3.9LV6—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1994DodgeRam 1500———N/A1 Term, with Gauge
1994DodgeRam 2500——GASN/A1 Term, with Gauge
1994DodgeRam 3500——GASN/A1 Term, with Gauge
1993DodgeB150———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1993DodgeB250———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1993DodgeB350———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1993DodgeD150———N/A1 Term, with Gauge
1993DodgeD250——GASN/A1 Term, with Gauge
1993DodgeD350——GASN/A1 Term, with Gauge
1993DodgeDakota3.9LV6—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1993DodgeDakota5.2LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1993DodgeRamcharger———N/A1 Term, with Gauge
1993DodgeW150———N/A1 Term, with Gauge
1993DodgeW250——GASN/A1 Term, with Gauge
1993DodgeW350——GASN/A1 Term, with Gauge
1992DodgeB150———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1992DodgeB250———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1992DodgeB350———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1992DodgeD150———N/A1 Term, with Gauge
1992DodgeD250——GASN/A1 Term, with Gauge
1992DodgeD350——GASN/A1 Term, with Gauge
1992DodgeDakota5.2LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1992DodgeDakota3.9LV6—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1992DodgeRamcharger———N/A1 Term, with Gauge
1992DodgeW150———N/A1 Term, with Gauge
1992DodgeW250——GASN/A1 Term, with Gauge
1992DodgeW350——GASN/A1 Term, with Gauge
1991DodgeRamcharger———N/A1 Term, with Gauge
Directly replaces or cross-references 16 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Anchor — 3095Anchor — 8375Dayco — 85045Walker Products — 214-10201T11082-83759J353-7565213-111056027011TS271TTS6682TS6682SBTW169WT427WTC1044