Put a freshly calibrated coolant temperature signal back behind your dash warning light with the Standard Ignition Engine Coolant Temperature Sender TS-145. This light-type sender is a direct-fit replacement for many vehicles, among them the 1982-1986 Chevrolet S10, 1985-1987 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1982-1986 Chevrolet Celebrity. It also covers a wide range of other Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile and Pontiac models; see the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list and engine details.
Standard Ignition lists this part as a temperature sender with light. It monitors engine coolant temperature and completes the circuit to the temperature warning light when coolant reaches the sender's specified set point.
- OE ignition expertise: Standard Ignition is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products. It keeps full quality control over manufacturing, from componentry through the finished product.
- Factory-calibrated set point: Standard Ignition's thermal switches are calibrated at the factory to make electrical contact at the specified set point.
- Tested actuation: Every unit is calibrated and tested to confirm that the switch actuates at its specified temperature.
- Built for the shop: A robust design and high-grade materials are intended to meet the demands of today's service professional.
Signs this part may need replacing: The temperature warning light may stay on with a cold engine, fail to light when the engine is running hot, or flicker. Diagnose the cooling system and wiring first. If the sender is the cause, the TS-145 replaces it.
Interchange: 8933001542 · WT760 · TU81 · TS6050 · 25036373
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
8933001542, WT760, TU81, TS6050, 25036373
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the TS-145 temperature sender do?
It monitors engine coolant temperature and completes the circuit to the dash temperature warning light when coolant reaches the sender's specified set point.
Is the TS-145 made for a warning light?
Yes. Standard Ignition lists the TS-145 as a temperature sender with light, so it is intended for the listed vehicles that use a temperature warning light.
Is the TS-145 an ignition switch for the 1982-1986 Chevrolet S10?
No. It is a coolant temperature sender with light. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1982-1986 Chevrolet S10, 1985-1987 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1982-1986 Chevrolet Celebrity; see the "Vehicles it fits" section.
What are signs the coolant temperature sender may be failing?
A warning light that stays on with a cold engine, never lights when the engine runs hot, or flickers can signal a sender problem. Check the cooling system and wiring first.
How is the TS-145 tested before it ships?
Standard Ignition calibrates and tests every unit to confirm that the switch actuates at its specified temperature. Its thermal switches are factory-calibrated to make contact at the specified set point.
