sensor for radiator coolant tank

[Kimber]

2004 Dynasty  400 Cummins

warning light for low coolant stays on even tho tank is at full line

local rv service wants $240 for new sensor, is it possible to find one cheaper?

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[JDCrow]

Yes, I believe I put a Ford one in. Just spliced the two wires together. You can search for thread, it’s on here somewhere 

[jacwjames]

I had the plastic type tank,

I used this       Ford Parts Coolant Level Warning Sensor XC4Z-10D968-AA

Bought from Ebay ~$25

I just put both wires together and use a spade connector onto the sensor, I used some silicon to seal it.

Edited December 5, 2023 by jacwjames

[Dr4Film]

$240 for that sensor is a MAJOR ripoff!

Is that the sensor from the Surge Tank or from some location on the engine? I don't see any wires on that sensor, why? Did the wires snap off?

Take it to NAPA auto. I would bet they could match it up with one that they have in stock.

 

Edited December 5, 2023 by Dr4Film

[Tdkkart]

Polish up the metal part with Scotchbrite and try it again.  Mine was doing the same and cleaning it fixed it. Pretty common issues from what I've seen.

[zmotorsports]

Same as Jim.

This is the sensor I used when I built my new surge tank.  Fits an F-800 Ford with a Cummins engine.  I purchased mine from Rock Auto.

More Information for STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FLS164 (rockauto.com)

[vito.a]

I assume you have a 1 wire sensor?  If so, then clean up the probe with some Scotchbrite.  Also clean up the surface where the wire terminal attaches.  

[ktloah]

Source Engineering in Oregon...he makes his own sensors!

[dl_racing427]

Mine has the one wire aluminum sensor.  Cleaning it has helped in the past.
One day I might get around to making one from stainless, which should eliminate the oxidation issue for good.