






Coolant Temperature Sensor for Holden Captiva CG Vectra Epica 96815490
Direct Fit Replaces 96815490
BRAND NEW *OEM Quality* coolant temperature sensor for Holden Captiva CG 2.2L Diesel Z22D1 and a wide range of GM-platform vehicles.
A failing coolant temperature sensor can trigger a check engine light, an inaccurate temperature gauge or a cooling fan that won't switch off. This direct-fit replacement restores accurate ECU readings and is dispatched same-day from our Cranbourne VIC warehouse.
TO SUIT
- Holden Captiva CG 2011 - 2019 (2.2L Turbo Diesel Z22D1)
- Holden Vectra JR JS ZC 1997 - 2006 (2.0L - 3.2L 4cyl and V6)
- Holden Epica EP 2007 - 2011 (2.0L / 2.5L Petrol, 2.0L Diesel)
- Holden Barina Spark MJ 2010 - 2015 (1.2L)
- Holden Astra TR / Barina SB / Combo SB 1995 - 2002
- Daewoo Nubira J100 J150 1997 - 2003
- Fiat Ducato 244 / 250 / 290 2005 - 2021 (2.3L Diesel)
- Iveco Daily 2006 - 2011 (2.3L Diesel)
- Renault 19 1988 - 1995 (1.7L)
- Saab 9000 / 9-5 1990 - 2009 (2.3L Turbo)
- Volvo 440 / 445 1992 - 1996 (2.0L)
FITMENT CHECK
This sensor uses a 2-pin rectangular connector and an M12 x 1.5mm thread, and is supplied without a wiring pigtail. Confirm your original sensor matches before ordering, as some engine variants in this range use a different connector.
OEM PART NUMBERS
- 96815490
- 96325864
- 96279857
- 96253551
- 7700743684 (Renault)
- 34478826 / 3447882 (Volvo)
OTHER PART NUMBERS
- V46-72-0030-1
- TS1046
- 211-1126
- CS853
- OCS51
PACKAGE INCLUDES
1 x Coolant Temperature Sensor - 2-pin rectangular connector, sold without wiring pigtail.
ABOUT THIS SENSOR
The coolant temperature sensor measures engine coolant temperature and feeds this data to the ECU, which uses it to manage fuel injection timing, cooling fan operation and, on the Captiva's Z22D1 diesel, glow plug and EGR control.
A failing sensor on the Z22D1 diesel commonly sets fault codes P0116-P0118, pushes the engine into limp mode, or leaves the cooling fan running continuously after shutdown.
COMMON SYMPTOMS OF FAILURE
- Check engine light with fault code P0116, P0117 or P0118
- Inaccurate or erratic temperature gauge reading
- Poor fuel economy or engine running rich/lean
- Engine cooling fan running constantly or not switching on
- Rough idle or hesitation when cold
- Engine overheating warning
- [1997 - 2000] DAEWOO NUBIRA J100,J150 Hatchback 1.6 16V (FWD Petrol 1.6L 4cyl 78kW A16DMS)
- [1997 - 2000] DAEWOO NUBIRA J100,J150 Sedan 1.6 16V (FWD Petrol 1.6L 4cyl 78kW A16DMS)
- [1997 - 2000] DAEWOO NUBIRA J100,J150 Wagon 1.6 16V (FWD Petrol 1.6L 4cyl 78kW A16DMS)
- [1998 - 2003] DAEWOO NUBIRA J100,J150 Sedan 2.0 16V (FWD Petrol 2.0L 4cyl 98kW X 20 SED)
- [1998 - 2003] DAEWOO NUBIRA J100,J150 Wagon 2.0 16V (FWD Petrol 2.0L 4cyl 98kW X 20 SED)
- [2005 - 2007] FIAT DUCATO 244 Van 2.3 JTD (FWD Diesel 2.3L 4cyl 81kW F1AE0481C)
- [2006 - 2011] FIAT DUCATO 250,290 Platform/Chassis 120 Multijet 2.3 D (FWD Diesel 2.3L 4cyl 88kW F1AGL4114,F1AE0481D)
- [2006 - 2021] FIAT DUCATO 250,290 Platform/Chassis 130 Multijet 2.3 D (FWD Diesel 2.3L 4cyl 96kW F1AE3481D,F1AGL411D,F1AE0481N)
- [2006 - 2011] FIAT DUCATO 250,290 Van 120 Multijet 2.3 D (FWD Diesel 2.3L 4cyl 88kW F1AGL4114,F1AE0481D)
- [1995 - 1998] HOLDEN ASTRA TR Hatchback 2.0 GSi (FWD Petrol 2.0L 4cyl 100kW X 20 XEV)
- [1997 - 2000] HOLDEN BARINA SB Convertible 1.4 i (FWD Petrol 1.4L 4cyl 60kW C 14 SE)
- [1997 - 2001] HOLDEN BARINA SB Hatchback 1.4 i (FWD Petrol 1.4L 4cyl 60kW C 14 SE)
- [2010 - 2015] HOLDEN BARINA SPARK MJ Hatchback 1.2 i Auto (FWD Petrol 1.2L 4cyl 63kW B12D2)
- [2010 - 2015] HOLDEN BARINA SPARK MJ Hatchback 1.2 i Manual (FWD Petrol 1.2L 4cyl 59kW B12D1)
- [1995 - 1997] HOLDEN CALIBRA YE Coupe 2.5 i V6 (FWD Petrol 2.5L 6cyl 125kW C 25 XE,X 25 XE)
- [2011 - 2019] HOLDEN CAPTIVA CG Wagon 2.2 TD (FWD Diesel 2.2L 4cyl 135kW Z 22 D1)
- [2011 - 2019] HOLDEN CAPTIVA CG Wagon 2.2 TD AWD (AWD Diesel 2.2L 4cyl 135kW Z 22 D1)
- [2016 - 2019] HOLDEN CAPTIVA 5 CG SUV 2.2 VCDi (FWD Diesel 2.2L 4cyl 135kW Z 22 D1)
- [2016 - 2019] HOLDEN CAPTIVA 5 CG SUV 2.2 VCDi AWD (AWD Diesel 2.2L 4cyl 135kW Z 22 D1)
- [1997 - 2002] HOLDEN COMBO SB Van 1.4 i (FWD Petrol 1.4L 4cyl 60kW C 14 SE)
- [2007 - 2008] HOLDEN EPICA EP Sedan 2.0 i (FWD Petrol 2.0L 6cyl 105kW X 20 D1)
- [2007 - 2011] HOLDEN EPICA EP Sedan 2.5 i (FWD Petrol 2.5L 6cyl 115kW X 25 D1)
- [2008 - 2011] HOLDEN EPICA EP Sedan 2.0 TD (FWD Diesel 2.0L 4cyl 110kW Z 20 S1)
- [1997 - 1998] HOLDEN VECTRA JR Hatchback 2.0 i (FWD Petrol 2.0L 4cyl 100kW X 20 XEV,C 20 SEL)
- [1997 - 1998] HOLDEN VECTRA JR Hatchback 2.5 i (FWD Petrol 2.5L 6cyl 125kW X 25 XE)
- [1997 - 1998] HOLDEN VECTRA JR Sedan 2.0 i (FWD Petrol 2.0L 4cyl 100kW C 20 SEL)
- [1997 - 1998] HOLDEN VECTRA JR Sedan 2.5 i (FWD Petrol 2.5L 6cyl 125kW X 25 XE)
- [1998 - 2000] HOLDEN VECTRA JS Hatchback 2.0 i (FWD Petrol 2.0L 4cyl 100kW C 20 SEL)
- [1998 - 2002] HOLDEN VECTRA JS Hatchback 2.5 i (FWD Petrol 2.5L 6cyl 125kW X 25 XE)
- [2000 - 2002] HOLDEN VECTRA JS Hatchback 2.6 i V6 (FWD Petrol 2.6L 6cyl 125kW Y 26 SE)
- [2000 - 2002] HOLDEN VECTRA JS Sedan 2.6 i V6 (FWD Petrol 2.6L 6cyl 125kW Y 26 SE)
- [2002 - 2006] HOLDEN VECTRA ZC Hatchback 3.2 i (FWD Petrol 3.2L 6cyl 155kW Z 32 SE)
- [2002 - 2006] HOLDEN VECTRA ZC Sedan 3.2 i (FWD Petrol 3.2L 6cyl 155kW Z 32 SE)
- [2006 - 2011] IVECO DAILY Bus 35S14, 35S14 /P (RWD Diesel 2.3L 4cyl 100kW F1AE0481H)
- [2006 - 2011] IVECO DAILY Van 29L10 V (RWD Diesel 2.3L 4cyl 70kW F1AE0481F)
- [2006 - 2011] IVECO DAILY Van 35S14 C, 35S14 C/P, 35S14 V, 35S14 V/P, 35C14 V (RWD Diesel 2.3L 4cyl 100kW F1AE0481H)
- [1988 - 1992] RENAULT 19 B/C53 Hatchback 1.7 (B/C53B) (FWD Petrol 1.7L 4cyl 54kW F3N 740,F3N 741)
- [1988 - 1992] RENAULT 19 B/C53 Hatchback 1.7 (B/C53C) (FWD Petrol 1.7L 4cyl 66kW F3N 742,F3N 743)
- [1992 - 1995] RENAULT 19 B/C53 Hatchback 1.7 (B/C53C) (FWD Petrol 1.7L 4cyl 66kW F3N 743)
- [1993 - 1995] RENAULT 19 B/C53 Hatchback 1.7 (B/C53B) (FWD Petrol 1.7L 4cyl 54kW F3N 740,F3N 741)
- [1988 - 1992] RENAULT 19 L53 Chamade 1.7 (L53C) (FWD Petrol 1.7L 4cyl 66kW F3N 742,F3N 743)
- [1988 - 1992] RENAULT 19 L53 Chamade 1.7 (L53F) (FWD Petrol 1.7L 4cyl 79kW F3N 746)
- [1992 - 1995] RENAULT 19 L53 Chamade 1.7 (L53C) (FWD Petrol 1.7L 4cyl 66kW F3N 742,F3N 743)
- [1993 - 1995] RENAULT 19 L53 Chamade 1.7 (L53B) (FWD Petrol 1.7L 4cyl 54kW F3N 740,F3N 741)
- [1991 - 1992] RENAULT 19 D53 Cabriolet 1.7 (FWD Petrol 1.7L 4cyl 55kW F2N 724)
- [1999 - 2009] SAAB 9-5 YS3E Sedan 2.3 t (FWD Petrol 2.3L 4cyl 125kW B235E)
- [1999 - 2009] SAAB 9-5 YS3E Wagon 2.3 t (FWD Petrol 2.3L 4cyl 125kW B235E)
- [1990 - 1998] SAAB 9000 Sedan 2.3 16V CD Turbo (FWD Petrol 2.3L 4cyl 147kW B234L)
- [1993 - 1998] SAAB 9000 Hatchback 2.3 16V Turbo CSE (FWD Petrol 2.3L 4cyl 147kW B234L)
- [1992 - 1995] VOLVO 440 445 Hatchback 2.0 SE (FWD Petrol 2.0L 4cyl 81kW B 20 F)
- [1993 - 1996] VOLVO 440 445 Hatchback 2.0 GL, GLT (FWD Petrol 2.0L 4cyl 80kW B 20 F)
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 | |
|---|---|
| SKU | CCS51 |
| Brand | Aftermarket OEM Replacement |
| Part Numbers | |
| Part Number | CCS51 |
| Reference OEM Number | 96815490 |
| Other OEM Numbers | 96815490, 96325864, 96279857, 96253551 |
| Related Part Numbers | 357-0061, 96815490, CCS48, CCS51, CS853, OCS51, TCS164 |
| Trade Part Numbers | V46-72-0030-1, TS1046, 211-1126 |
| Product Specifics | |
| Product Type | SENSOR |
| Sensor Type | Coolant Temperature Sensor |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 Year |
| Upc | 9314258109745 |
| Fitting Position | Inlet Manifold |
| Thread Size | M12 x 1.5mm |
| Spanner Size | 19mm |
| Number of pins | 2-Pin |
| Connector Shape | rectangular |
| Number of connectors | 1 |
| Housing Colour | Blue |
| Mounting Type | Threaded |
| Fitment Type | Direct Replacement |
| Other Details | |
| Note | Sensor only - no wiring pigtail/cable included. |
| Unit Of Measure | ea |
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