So to clear up a little mystery. There is what's known as a Temperature Sensor, AND a Temperature Sender. They are two different things. Even though this video has "sensor" in the title, the package says that it is a temperature "sender" @3:02 If you need the one that operates your gauge, then you need a Temperature Sender, not sensor. The sensor sends a signal to the computer, NOT the gauge. I bought what I thought was the one for the gauge, but really I bought the one for the computer, which does not send any information to the gauge....only the computer. That is why there are different ohm readings. Apparently most local parts stores do not know there is a difference either.

@kendalltaylor3201

3 жыл бұрын

So this is the correct part, right? Since this is the "sender" then do you know where the sensor is located because forums, google and every parts store like you mentioned isnt aware of a difference.

@MrMajikman1

3 жыл бұрын

@@kendalltaylor3201 I am not sure about the actual Motorcraft part number that is in this video, because the bag says "sender." I got mine from O'Reilly's and I think it was a Dorman part. But I do remember buying one, and the gauge did not work after 5 minutes. I took it back and bought the other one, and the gauge worked fine. Just like in this video, the correct one (the sensor) is a little fatter than the sender, even though they both threaded in fine. Best to take your old one in with you and look at the girth to match it up.

Yes I confirm this. I bought the replacement at Autozone Jan 17, 2017 and installed it. Got no gauge movement. I tested the wire harness and it had power with the key on. So I thought the part was defective. Autozone replaced it with the same part and it still didn't work. I saw this video and called Autozone and told them I wanted the equal part for Ford SW-5130 and they pulled up Duralast TU-220. I installed this part and now my gauge works great and it was only $8.00 Thanks for the post Michael.

@RhdKid53

5 жыл бұрын

I'm literally going right now for the part hopefully it works

@oladel77

3 жыл бұрын

I also bought in autozone the tu220 that is black and this brand did not work with the 1.97 kohms multimeter and also in autozone they gave me the SU284 is gray and marked 25.81 kohms and it does not work either, I did tests and the cables if they send the signal but the temperature transmitter is the wrong one, I will try with the original motorcraft that marks 3 kohms.

@stevencarrion4940

2 жыл бұрын

@@oladel77 what ended up working out for you?

Confirmed! i had the same issue with replacement sensor range too high, got the TU-220 and back in business. Thanks for the Info!

@stone9882

Жыл бұрын

Life saver

You saved my life man I was gonna pay 200 for diagnostic

Thank you! I've been trying to figure this out forever, found the correct aftermarket one at Napa, so if you can't get the Ford one go there.

Thanks my friend. You really helped me out a lot. Been scratching my head for the longest.

George Longoria's reply comment from another thread, is worth pinning: "I ended up finding one at O' Reilley's that worked. Ask for Standard Motor Products (SMP) part number TS-380. Costs about $16. On a test meter, it registers about 2.6 kohms resistance at room temperature. With it installed, my dash guage worked properly and within range, as before. Good Luck!"

Thanks bro! I appreciate your help!

Thanks , u saved me .was losing my mind!

Thank you. After 3 different sensors this one did the trick. Spendy for sure lol

Thanks!! Question is it supposed to screw all the way in?

Mine has 3 pins. I wonder what the difference is.

Right hand or left hand thread ?

Did the motorcraft part work? What are the part numbers for the sensors that didn't work?

@georgelongoria6041

2 жыл бұрын

I unsuccessfully went through Motorcraft part #s 3F1Z12A648A and F7DZ10884AA before finding this one that did (F65Z10884AA also known as SW5130). Also wasted time and money on two non-Motocraft units (TU 220 and TX 61) before finding the correct one. Wish I had seen this video sooner!

@farmboy31297

2 жыл бұрын

@@georgelongoria6041 was the end of yours have the black plug in or the grey? I need one for my truck, the original was a black plug in, but I threw it away couple months ago.

@georgelongoria6041

2 жыл бұрын

@@farmboy31297 I ended up finding one at O’Reilly’s that worked. Ask for Standard Motor Products (SMP) part number TS-380. Cost about $16. On a test meter it registers about 2.6 kΩ resistance at room temperature. With it installed, my dash gauge worked properly and within range as before. Good luck!

@orcoastgreenman

Жыл бұрын

@@georgelongoria6041 - thank you! I am going to post your last comment as a new comment so people can find it easier... Clarified everything for me!

@orcoastgreenman

Жыл бұрын

George Longoria's comment is worth pinning: "I ended up finding one at O' Reilley's that worked. Ask for Standard Motor Products (SMP) part number TS-380. Costs about $16. On a test meter, it registers about 2.6 kohms resistance at room temperature. With it installed, my dash guage worked properly and within range, as before. Good Luck!"

i believe the resistance is 3k ohms for the correct sensor, no 3 ohms

@MrMajikman1

3 жыл бұрын

I think you are right, as I had to set my ohms at 20K then it read 2.97 on an aftermarket. Hope it works 🤞