Cooling Fan Switch for 1997-2002 Audi A8 Quattro & More - Standard Ignition TS-280

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Standard Ignition Engine Cooling Fan Switch TS-280

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Part number: TS-280

UPC: 091769183059

Condition: New

Weight: 0.20 LBS

Item Package Quantity: 1

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Standard Ignition Engine Cooling Fan Switch P/N:TS-280

$55.99

Description

Keep the engine's cooling fan switching on at the right temperature with this Standard Ignition switch — the Engine Cooling Fan Switch TS-280. This thermal switch closes an electrical contact at its calibrated set point and passes the signal to the fan controller, and it drops in as a direct-fit replacement for the 1992-1993 Volkswagen EuroVan, 1986-1990 Volkswagen Vanagon, 1997-2000 Audi A8, and 1997-2002 Audi A8 Quattro — see the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine-level fitment.

Wax-pellet actuation: custom wax formulations expand when heated to activate a snap-action electrical contact and transfer the signal to the fan controller.
Bimetallic contact arm: a formed bimetal arm moves on the differing expansion rates of two fused metals — a creep-action device built for precise performance.
Calibrated and tested: the wax pellets are custom-formed to the temperature-range spec, and every unit is factory-calibrated and tested to confirm actuation at its specified lower-temperature set point.
Built for service: robust design and high-grade materials made to meet the demands of today's service professional.

If a faulty original fan switch is the cause of a fan that won't cycle or an overheating concern, this replaces it; diagnose the circuit first, since other components can produce the same signs.

Interchange: 251959481G · TFS561 · SW650 · FS212 · 251959481C · 251959481D · 251959481E · 251959481K · 823959481K

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Vehicles it fits

Interchange numbers

This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:

251959481G, TFS561, SW650, FS212, TS-280, 251959481C, 251959481D, 251959481E, 251959481K, 823959481K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Standard Ignition switch TS-280 do?

It's a thermal coolant fan switch. When engine temperature reaches the calibrated set point, custom wax expands to snap an electrical contact closed, sending the signal to the fan controller to run the cooling fan.

Which vehicles does this A8 switch fit?

It's a direct-fit replacement for the 1997-2000 Audi A8, 1997-2002 Audi A8 Quattro, 1992-1993 Volkswagen EuroVan, and 1986-1990 Volkswagen Vanagon. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine-level fitment.

How is it calibrated?

The wax pellets are custom-formed to the specified temperature range, and every unit is factory-calibrated and tested to confirm switch actuation at its specified lower-temperature set point.

What are signs the fan switch may need replacing?

A cooling fan that won't turn on, runs constantly, or an overheating concern can point to the switch. Other components can cause the same signs, so diagnose the circuit before replacing.

What numbers does the TS-280 interchange with?

It cross-references 251959481G, TFS561, SW650, FS212, 251959481C, 251959481D, 251959481E, 251959481K, and 823959481K.