Standard Ignition TX74 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for Asian Applications

Standard Ignition TX74 is an engine coolant temperature sensor built with a brass body, a bolt-on attachment method, and a rectangular female connector. It uses a 2-blade male terminal layout to provide a direct electrical interface for temperature signal reporting in supported vehicles.

Compatible With long-tail search needs such as a 1995-1998 Hyundai Sonata engine coolant temperature sensor, a 1991-1996 Mitsubishi Mighty Max coolant temp sensor, and a 1991-1995 Dodge Colt coolant temperature sensor. The Standard Ignition TX74 also cross-references Mitsubishi applications under part numbers 22035510 and MD149338 for the same application.

Key Features

• Engine coolant temperature sensor for cooling-system temperature input
• Brass sensor construction for durable threaded-body service
• Bolt-on attachment method for secure installation
• Rectangular female connector with 1 connector interface
• 2 male blade terminals for electrical connection
• Direct-fit coverage across multiple Hyundai, Mitsubishi, and Dodge models

Detailed Description

The Standard Ignition TX74 is an engine coolant temperature sensor used to report coolant temperature to the vehicle’s control system and related engine management circuits. Accurate coolant temperature input is important for fuel delivery, idle quality, and temperature-based engine operation. This part number is listed for a wide range of import applications, including 1995-1998 Hyundai Sonata, 1991-1996 Mitsubishi Mighty Max, 1991-1995 Dodge Colt, 1995 Hyundai Elantra, 1992-1995 Mitsubishi Mirage, 1991-1994 Dodge Stealth, 1992-1994 Mitsubishi Diamante, 1994 Mitsubishi Montero, 1991-1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT, 1992-1993 Mitsubishi Expo LRV, 1992-1993 Mitsubishi Montero, 1992 Mitsubishi Expo, 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage, and 1983 Dodge Power Ram 50.

Common Replacement Reasons

• Check engine light related to coolant temperature signal faults
• Hard starting or rough idle when the engine is cold
• Incorrect temperature gauge or temperature reporting
• Fuel mixture issues caused by inaccurate coolant temperature input
• Cooling-system sensor failure from age, corrosion, or heat cycling

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector shape, terminal style, and mounting style before installation. Clean the sensor mounting area and inspect the harness connector for corrosion or damaged terminals. Confirm the application by year, make, and model before ordering, especially on vehicles with production-date notes such as 1994 Mitsubishi Mighty Max from 6/94 and 1994 Mitsubishi Montero to 5/94. Fits 1995-1998 Hyundai Sonata, N/A; Fits 1991-1996 Mitsubishi Mighty Max, N/A; Fits 1991-1995 Dodge Colt, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition supplies replacement electrical and engine-management components for service applications, and TX74 is built to match the listed connector, terminal, and mounting specifications for the confirmed fitments.