Walker 211-2001 Engine Coolant Temperature Sender

Engine Coolant Temperature Sender Overview

Walker Products 211-2001 is an engine coolant temperature sender for select Chrysler, Dodge, Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile applications. It provides the temperature signal used by the vehicle’s gauge or engine management system, depending on the application.

Walker Products has supplied automotive fuel system and engine sensor components since 1946, with manufacturing and engineering support focused on OEM-level specifications. Part number 211-2001 is built for direct replacement use on listed vehicles, including Buick LeSabre, Dodge Dakota, and Pontiac Bonneville applications.

Key Features

• Engine coolant temperature sender for select late-1980s and early-1990s vehicles
• Walker Products part number 211-2001
• OE-style replacement for temperature signal reporting
• Application coverage includes Buick LeSabre, Dodge Dakota, Pontiac Bonneville, and related models
• Cross-references Walker Products 213-3211 and TS186 for the same application

Product Details

This coolant temperature sender is used to report engine coolant temperature to the vehicle’s monitoring system. On the listed applications, accurate temperature input is important for gauge operation and for systems that rely on coolant temperature data during engine operation. Walker Products 211-2001 is part of the Walker Products engine sensor line, supported by in-house manufacturing and technical documentation.

Compatible With 1989-1991 Buick LeSabre, N/A; 1990-1991 Dodge B150, N/A; 1990-1991 Dodge B250, N/A; 1990-1991 Dodge B350, N/A; 1988-1991 Dodge Dakota, N/A; 1988-1991 Pontiac Bonneville, N/A; 1990 Dodge Ramcharger, N/A; 1988-1990 Oldsmobile 98, N/A, without digital instrument cluster; 1989-1990 Oldsmobile Delta 88, N/A, without digital instrument cluster; 1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, N/A; and 1988 Oldsmobile Delta 88, N/A.

Common Issues This Part May Address

• Inaccurate or erratic coolant temperature gauge readings
• No temperature signal reaching the instrument cluster
• Faulty coolant temperature input on the engine management side
• Replacement of a worn or failed sender during cooling system service
• Temperature reporting problems on select Buick, Dodge, Pontiac, Chrysler, and Oldsmobile vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the connector style, thread size, and application notes before installation. On Oldsmobile 98 and Delta 88 listings, confirm the vehicle does not use a digital instrument cluster, as noted in the fitment data. Inspect the cooling system and sender threads for corrosion or sealant buildup before installing the new unit.

Quality Assurance

Walker Products manufactures engine sensors to meet or exceed OEM standards and specifications, with support from product management, engineering, and technical documentation teams. The company is ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certified, reflecting controlled manufacturing and quality processes for automotive aftermarket parts.