Sorenson TS-59, a versatile coolant temperature sender

type: Unknown Type
Vendor: CorvairFarmer
Description:
🧩 Part Overview
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Part Number: Sorenson TS-59
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Type: Coolant Temperature Sender — With Gauge
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Thread Size: M10 x 1.0
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Connector: Button-style terminal
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Function: Activates dash temperature gauge based on coolant temp
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Country of Origin: Typically Mexico or USA (depending on production era)
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Status: NOS units occasionally found in original packaging
🚗 Confirmed Fitment
Used across 1970s–1990s vehicles, including:
Make | Models & Engines | Years |
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Volkswagen | Rabbit, Golf, Jetta, Scirocco, Vanagon, Passat, Cabriolet | 1975–1993 |
Audi | 80, 90, 100, 200, 5000, Coupe, Quattro, Cabriolet | 1974–1994 |
Volvo | 760, 240, 740, 940, 960 | 1984–1995 |
Also found in select GM and import platforms using metric-thread senders.
🔁 Cross Reference Numbers
Brand | Equivalent Part Number |
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ACDelco | E1807, E1861A, E1869D, 213-3175 |
Standard | TS-59 |
Beck/Arnley | 201-1098 |
Duralast | TU67 |
BWD | WT509 |
Airtex | 1T1017, 1T1022 |
Import Direct | 17-1275 |
General Motors | 12329702, 19021165 |
Audi | 028919501A, 049919501A, 049919563B |
Volkswagen | 049919501, 175919501 |
Volvo | 12572160, 12576179, 35175017 |
These interchange numbers confirm compatibility across multiple aftermarket catalogs