Standard Ignition TS-86 Engine Coolant Temperature Sender

Engine Coolant Temperature Sender for Gauge Applications

The Standard Ignition TS-86 engine coolant temperature sender is built for vehicles that use a dashboard gauge or coolant temperature indicator light. It provides a direct replacement solution for select Ford, Mercury, Mazda, Honda, and Acura applications that rely on a single-terminal sender signal.

Use the TS-86 when you need an engine coolant temperature sender for gauge-equipped vehicles such as the Ford Probe, Honda Civic, or Mazda B2200. Standard Ignition TS-86 is a practical OE-style replacement for temperature monitoring systems that depend on a bolt-on sender design.

Key Features

• Engine coolant temperature sender for gauge and indicator-light applications
• Bolt-on attachment method for direct mounting
• Single male bullet terminal for the sender circuit
• Round male connector design with one connector interface
• Direct replacement part number TS-86
• Cross-references Standard Ignition TS-86 and PowerStop 17-1295 for the same application

Detailed Product Description

This engine coolant temperature sender is used to report coolant temperature to the instrument cluster or warning light system, depending on vehicle configuration. It is listed for 1982-1994 applications including 1982-1987 Honda Accord, 1982-1987 Honda Civic, 1982-1987 Honda Prelude, 1986 Honda Legend, 1986-1989 Acura Integra, 1989-1993 Ford Festiva, 1989-1993 Mazda 323, 1989 Mercury Tracer, 1990-1993 Mazda B2200, 1990-1993 Mazda B2600, 1990-1992 Ford Probe, and 1991-1994 Mercury Capri. The TS-86 is the correct style for vehicles with gauges or, on select listings, a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.

Standard Ignition TS-86 is a fitment-based replacement for drivers searching for an engine coolant temperature sender for 1980s and early 1990s Honda, Acura, Ford, Mercury, and Mazda models. It supports the sender function used by the gauge circuit rather than a multi-pin engine management sensor.

What It Helps Address

• Inaccurate or non-functioning coolant temperature gauge readings
• Dashboard temperature warning light that no longer responds correctly
• Sender-related temperature signal loss at the instrument cluster
• Replacement needs on older gauge-equipped Honda Civic, Accord, and Prelude models
• Service replacement for Ford Probe, Mazda B2200, and Mercury Capri temperature sender applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm that the vehicle uses a coolant temperature sender for a gauge or indicator light before ordering. Match the bolt-on mounting style, single male terminal, and round connector configuration to the original part. On fitment-specific vehicles such as the Ford Probe, Mazda 323, and Mercury Tracer, verify the build date and gauge configuration noted in the application data.

For best results, compare the original sender connector and terminal style before installation. This part is listed for gauge-equipped applications only where noted, so the instrument cluster setup should be checked carefully during diagnosis.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition supplies replacement electrical and engine management components for service applications, and TS-86 is cataloged as a direct-fit coolant temperature sender for the listed vehicles. The part number TS-86 is also referenced in interchange data for application matching.