BRAND NEW *OEM Quality* Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor to suit Holden Commodore V8 - Gen III LS1 5.7L in the VT, VX, VY and VZ, and Gen IV 6.0L / 6.2L in the VZ, VE and VF.

Hard hot starts, a fan that will not switch on, or a coolant sensor code on your LS V8? A drifting coolant sensor is one of the most common faults on these engines. This is a direct-fit replacement, packed and shipped from Cranbourne VIC.

TO SUIT

For Holden Commodore, Calais, Crewman and One Tonner VT VX VU VY VZ 5.7L LS1 V8 (1999-2006)
For Holden Commodore, Calais and Crewman VZ VE VF 6.0L / 6.2L V8 (2005-2017)
For Holden Statesman / Caprice WH WK WL 5.7L and WL WM WN 6.0L / 6.2L V8 (1999-2017)
For Holden Monaro V2 VZ and Adventra VY VZ 5.7L LS1 V8 (2001-2007)
For HSV Clubsport, Avalanche, Coupe and Grange V8 (1999-2016)
For HDT VE Retro Group 2 / Group 3 6.0L V8 (2006-2013)

FITMENT CHECK

M12 x 1.5 mm thread, 19 mm hex, 2-pin oval connector, black housing, supplied without cable. Check the plug shape against your existing sensor.

OEM PART NUMBERS

12611420
15326388
15404280
96181508
96182634
12146897
12191170
15369305
25036898
25037062
12608814

OTHER PART NUMBERS

CS843
TCS090
TS10076
0280130014
V40-72-0322
211-2087

PACKAGE INCLUDES

1 x Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor - 2-pin oval connector.

ABOUT THIS SENSOR

The engine coolant temperature sensor tells the ECU how hot the engine is. The ECU uses that reading to set cold-start enrichment, injection quantity, ignition timing, idle speed and cooling fan control. On the LS V8 it also feeds the dash temperature gauge.

A failing sensor usually drifts rather than dying outright, so the ECU gets a reading that is plausible but wrong. The engine then runs too rich or too lean, starts badly and the fan may not cycle correctly.

COMMON SYMPTOMS OF FAILURE

Check engine light - coolant sensor fault codes P0115 to P0118
Hard starting when cold or when hot
Poor fuel economy or black smoke
Temperature gauge reading wrong
Cooling fan running constantly or not switching on
Rough idle while warming up

[07/06 - 05/13] HDT COMMODORE VE VH Group 3 Retro (6.0L V8 L98(364CUV8) 270kW)
[07/06 - 05/13] HDT COMMODORE VE VH Group 2 Retro (6.0L V8 L98(364CUV8) 270kW)
[07/06 - 05/13] HDT COMMODORE VE VC Group 3 Retro (6.0L V8 L98(364CUV8) 270kW)
[07/06 - 05/13] HDT COMMODORE VE VC Group 2 Retro (6.0L V8 L98(364CUV8) 270kW)
[08/03 - 10/04] HOLDEN ADVENTRA VY i V8 CX8/LX8 (5.7L V8 LS1 235kW)
[10/04 - 12/07] HOLDEN ADVENTRA VZ i V8 CX8/LX8 (5.7L V8 LS1 235kW)
[11/04 - 12/07] HOLDEN ADVENTRA VZ i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 250kW)
[06/99 - 10/00] HOLDEN CALAIS VT i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 220kW)
[09/00 - 09/02] HOLDEN CALAIS VX i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 225kW)
[08/03 - 08/04] HOLDEN CALAIS VY i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 235kW)
[08/04 - 01/06] HOLDEN CALAIS VZ i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 235kW)
[11/05 - 06/06] HOLDEN CALAIS VZ i V8 (6.0L V8 L76 260kW)
[08/06 - 05/13] HOLDEN CALAIS VE i V8 (6.0L V8 L98(364CUV8),L77(364CUV8) 270kW)
[06/08 - 05/13] HOLDEN CALAIS VE i V8 (6.0L V8 L98(364CUV8),L77(364CUV8) 270kW)
[01/09 - 05/13] HOLDEN CALAIS VE i V8 (6.0L V8 L76,L77(364CUV8) 260kW)
[01/09 - 05/13] HOLDEN CALAIS VE i V8 (6.0L V8 L77(364CUV8),L76 260kW)
[06/13 - 09/15] HOLDEN CALAIS VF i V8 (6.0L V8 L77(364CUV8) 260kW)
[09/15 - 10/17] HOLDEN CALAIS VF i V8 (6.2L V8 LS3(376CUV8) 304kW)
[06/99 - 10/00] HOLDEN CAPRICE WH i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 220kW)
[10/00 - 04/03] HOLDEN CAPRICE WH i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 225kW)
[05/03 - 07/04] HOLDEN CAPRICE WK i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 245kW)
[08/04 - 01/06] HOLDEN CAPRICE WL i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 250kW)
[02/06 - 07/06] HOLDEN CAPRICE WL i V8 (6.0L V8 L76 260kW)
[07/06 - 08/13] HOLDEN CAPRICE WM i V8 (6.0L V8 L76,L77(364CUV8) 260kW)
[08/06 - 08/13] HOLDEN CAPRICE WM i V8 (6.0L V8 L76,L98(364CUV8),L77(364CUV8) 270kW)
[05/13 - 08/15] HOLDEN CAPRICE WN i V8 (6.0L V8 L77(364CUV8) 260kW)
[09/15 - 10/17] HOLDEN CAPRICE WN i V8 (6.2L V8 LS3(376CUV8) 304kW)
[06/99 - 08/00] HOLDEN COMMODORE VT i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 220kW)
[09/00 - 09/02] HOLDEN COMMODORE VX i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 225kW)
[12/00 - 09/02] HOLDEN COMMODORE VU i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 225kW)
[09/02 - 08/04] HOLDEN COMMODORE VY i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 235kW)
[09/02 - 08/04] HOLDEN COMMODORE VY i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 225kW)
[09/02 - 08/04] HOLDEN COMMODORE VY i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 245kW)
[09/04 - 12/05] HOLDEN COMMODORE VZ i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 235kW)
[09/04 - 12/05] HOLDEN COMMODORE VZ i V8 SV8, SS, SS Z (5.7L V8 LS1 250kW)
[09/04 - 02/06] HOLDEN COMMODORE VZ i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 250kW)
[11/05 - 08/07] HOLDEN COMMODORE VZ i V8 (6.0L V8 L76,LS2(364CUV8) 260kW)
[11/05 - 06/06] HOLDEN COMMODORE VZ i V8 SV8, SS (6.0L V8 L76,LS2(364CUV8) 260kW)
[01/06 - 01/07] HOLDEN COMMODORE VZ i V8 (6.0L V8 L76,LS2(364CUV8) 260kW)
[07/06 - 05/13] HOLDEN COMMODORE VE i V8 SS, SS-V (6.0L V8 L76,L77(364CUV8) 260kW)
[07/06 - 05/13] HOLDEN COMMODORE VE i V8 SS, SS-V (6.0L V8 L98(364CUV8),L77(364CUV8) 270kW)
[08/06 - 08/07] HOLDEN COMMODORE VZ i V8 (6.0L V8 L98(364CUV8) 270kW)
[09/07 - 10/13] HOLDEN COMMODORE VE i V8 SS, SS-V (6.0L V8 L98(364CUV8),L77(364CUV8) 270kW)
[09/07 - 09/10] HOLDEN COMMODORE VE i V8 SS, SS-V (6.0L V8 L76 260kW)
[04/08 - 05/13] HOLDEN COMMODORE VE i V8 SS, SS-V (6.0L V8 L98(364CUV8),L77(364CUV8) 270kW)
[09/10 - 04/13] HOLDEN COMMODORE VE Flex (6.0L V8 L77(364CUV8) 260kW)
[05/13 - 09/15] HOLDEN COMMODORE VF i SS, SS-V (6.0L V8 L77(364CUV8) 260kW)
[05/13 - 09/15] HOLDEN COMMODORE VF i SS, SS-V (6.0L V8 L77(364CUV8) 270kW)
[05/13 - 09/15] HOLDEN COMMODORE VF i V8 SS, SS-V (6.0L V8 L77(364CUV8) 260kW)
[09/15 - 10/17] HOLDEN COMMODORE VF i SS, SS-V (6.2L V8 LS3(376CUV8) 304kW)
[09/03 - 07/04] HOLDEN CREWMAN VY i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 225kW)
[08/04 - 02/06] HOLDEN CREWMAN VZ i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 235kW)
[11/05 - 07/06] HOLDEN CREWMAN VZ i V8 SS/SS Thunder (6.0L V8 L76,LS2(364CUV8) 260kW)
[11/05 - 07/06] HOLDEN CREWMAN VZ i V8 (6.0L V8 L76,LS2(364CUV8) 260kW)
[06/06 - 12/07] HOLDEN CREWMAN VZ i V8 (6.0L V8 L98(364CUV8) 270kW)
[12/01 - 01/03] HOLDEN MONARO V2 i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 225kW)
[01/03 - 08/03] HOLDEN MONARO V2 i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 235kW)
[08/03 - 09/04] HOLDEN MONARO V2 i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 245kW)
[09/04 - 07/06] HOLDEN MONARO VZ i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 260kW)
[08/03 - 07/04] HOLDEN ONE TONNER VY i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 235kW)
[11/04 - 12/05] HOLDEN ONE TONNER VZ i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 260kW)
[11/04 - 12/05] HOLDEN ONE TONNER VZ i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 235kW)
[06/99 - 11/02] HOLDEN STATESMAN WH i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 220kW)
[11/02 - 04/03] HOLDEN STATESMAN WH i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 225kW)
[05/03 - 07/04] HOLDEN STATESMAN WK i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 235kW)
[05/03 - 07/04] HOLDEN STATESMAN WK i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 245kW)
[08/04 - 07/06] HOLDEN STATESMAN WL i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 250kW)
[02/06 - 07/06] HOLDEN STATESMAN WL i V8 (6.0L V8 L76 260kW)
[07/06 - 12/10] HOLDEN STATESMAN WM i V8 (6.0L V8 L76 260kW)
[10/03 - 04/06] HSV AVALANCHE VY i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 260kW)
[01/04 - 01/06] HSV AVALANCHE VZ (5.7L V8 LS1 270kW)
[03/04 - 09/04] HSV AVALANCHE VY i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 260kW)
[07/99 - 10/00] HSV CLUBSPORT VT i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 250kW)
[09/00 - 09/02] HSV CLUBSPORT VX i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 255kW)
[10/02 - 08/03] HSV CLUBSPORT VY i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 260kW)
[09/03 - 09/04] HSV CLUBSPORT VY i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 285kW)
[10/04 - 12/06] HSV CLUBSPORT VZ i V8 (6.0L V8 LS2(364CUV8),L76 297kW)
[08/06 - 06/08] HSV CLUBSPORT VE i V8 (6.0L V8 LS2(364CUV8) 307kW)
[04/08 - 05/13] HSV CLUBSPORT VE i V8 (6.2L V8 LS3(376CUV8) 317kW)
[02/12 - 05/13] HSV CLUBSPORT VE R8 (6.2L V8 LS3(376CUV8) 325kW)
[08/12 - 05/13] HSV CLUBSPORT VE R8 LPG (6.2L V8 LS3(376CUV8) 325kW)
[05/13 - 10/14] HSV CLUBSPORT VF i V8 (6.2L V8 LS3(376CUV8) 325kW)
[05/13 - 08/15] HSV CLUBSPORT VF i V8 (6.2L V8 LS3 340kW)
[05/13 - 10/14] HSV CLUBSPORT VF i V8 (6.2L V8 LS3(376CUV8) 317kW)
[06/13 - 08/15] HSV CLUBSPORT VF i V8 (6.2L V8 LS3(376CUV8) 325kW)
[07/04 - 04/06] HSV COUPE 4 VZ i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 270kW)
[07/99 - 11/00] HSV GRANGE WH i V8 (5.7L V8 LS1 250kW)
[06/13 - 12/16] HSV GRANGE VF i V8 (6.2L V8 LS3 340kW)

How do I test a coolant temperature sensor?

The most common test is to measure the sensor resistance with a multimeter at a known coolant temperature and compare against the manufacturer resistance curve. A cold engine (20 degrees C) typically reads 2,000 to 3,000 ohms and drops to around 200 to 300 ohms at operating temperature (90 degrees C). An OBD2 scanner showing a fixed temperature reading that does not change as the engine warms up is also a strong indicator of sensor failure.

Can a faulty coolant temperature sensor cause my engine to overheat?

Indirectly yes. If the sensor reports a lower temperature than actual, the ECU may not activate the cooling fan at the correct time, allowing the engine to overheat. It can also suppress the dashboard warning light, meaning you may not be alerted until the engine is already at a dangerously high temperature. Replace a suspected faulty sensor promptly.

Do I need to drain the coolant to replace the sensor?

Not always - many coolant temperature sensors can be replaced quickly with minimal coolant loss if you work fast and have a replacement ready to thread in immediately. However on some vehicles the sensor location requires partial coolant drainage. Check the sensor position on your specific engine before starting. Always use fresh coolant when topping up after replacement.

What are the symptoms of a faulty coolant temperature sensor?

Symptoms include poor fuel economy, black smoke, engine overheating warning, incorrect temperature gauge reading, hard starting when cold, and rough idle. Fault codes P0115 to P0119 are commonly associated with coolant temperature sensor faults.

Is it safe to drive with a bad coolant temperature sensor?

A faulty coolant temperature sensor can cause the ECU to run rich fuel mixtures and prevent the cooling fan from operating correctly, risking engine overheating. Replace it promptly - it is a low-cost part that can prevent expensive engine damage.

How do I know if my coolant temperature sensor or my thermostat is faulty?

A faulty thermostat typically causes the engine to overheat or never reach operating temperature. A faulty coolant temp sensor causes incorrect gauge readings and running issues but the coolant itself may be at the correct temperature. An OBD2 scanner showing live coolant temp data helps distinguish between the two.

Are there two coolant temperature sensors on my vehicle?

Many vehicles have two sensors - one for the ECU (engine management) and one for the dashboard temperature gauge. They look similar but are not interchangeable. Check your vehicle's service manual or contact us with your vehicle details to confirm which sensor you need.

Identification
Brand	Aftermarket OEM Replacement
Part Numbers
Part Number	SCCS31
Reference OEM Number	96182634
Other OEM Numbers	12191170, 12608814, 12611420, 96182634
Related Part Numbers	CCS31, CS843, TCS090, TS10076, 0280130014
Interchange Part Numbers	V40-72-0322, 211-2087
Product Specifics
Sensor Type	ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Type	Sensor
Features	Direct Fit
Manufacturer Warranty	1 Year
Ean	9314258071905
Thread Size	M12x1.5 mm
Spanner Size	19 mm
Number of pins	2 -pin connector
Connector Shape	oval
Supplementary Article Info	without cable
Housing Colour	Black
Other Details
Note	Always verify fitment using your vehicle's OEM part number.
Unit Of Measure	ea