# 20460353 Temperature Sensor | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Temperature sensor operating over approximately -30°C to +130°C for cold-start control or engine-temperature monitoring.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** D, TD, TAD, MD
-   **HP Range:** Approximately 174-280 HP
-   **Year Range:** Approximately 1998 - 2006

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Genuine Volvo Penta engine temperature sensor - -30°c to +130°c
-   Direct service replacement for Volvo Penta part number 20460353
-   Temperature sensor operating over approximately -30°C to +130°C for cold-start control or engine-temperature monitoring
-   Documented sensing range approximately -30°C to +130°C
-   Engine type: Four- or six-cylinder turbocharged industrial diesel, model dependent

## 🔌 Function

Provides the electrical system or operator with a temperature/status signal required for monitoring, warning or cold-start control.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Incorrect, unstable or missing indication
-   Warning lamp remains on or fails its normal test cycle
-   Cold-start or preheat operation is incorrect for ambient temperature
-   Open circuit, short circuit or out-of-range resistance during testing
-   Corroded terminals, damaged insulation or intermittent signal when the harness is moved

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Confirm supply voltage, earth quality and harness continuity before replacing the component
-   Use the applicable resistance, voltage or lamp-test procedure and protect the connector from coolant and moisture

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   20460350 - 12V glow-time / preheat control module
-   20460351 - 24V glow-time relay / control module
-   20460339 - control-module and engine-harness connectors
-   20460348 - control-module and engine-harness connectors
-   20460341 - harness terminal references
-   20459895 - harness terminal references
-   20460352 - cold-start / preheat control lamp
-   20460353 - -30°C to +130°C, 12V-24V temperature switch
-   20460285 - control-unit and sensor support brackets
-   20460355 - control-unit and sensor support brackets
-   20460357 - cold-start cable and retaining clamp
-   20460358 - cold-start cable and retaining clamp
-   20460121 → 20715643 - related 12V preheat-relay chain
-   20459075 → 20491275 - related 24V preheat-relay chain
-   20563687 - cold-start relay used on later application arrangements
-   20553463 - charge-air pressure / temperature sensor, -40°C to +120°C
-   20459868 → 20511126 → 20964264 - flywheel / speed-sensor chain
-   20459880 → 20924088 - camshaft-speed sensor chain
-   20412270 → 21876479 - coolant-level switch / sensor chain

### Other-Brand OEM Numbers

-   VOE20460353 - Volvo Construction Equipment prefixed number format

## 📦 Condition

-   Genuine Volvo Penta part
-   Brand new
-   Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D7A-B TA, D7A-T, D7A-TA, D7C-B TA, D7C-TA
-   Volvo Penta D5A-B TA, D5A-T, D5A-TA
-   Volvo Penta MD2010, MD2010B
-   Volvo Penta TAD520GE, TAD520VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD530GE MECH, TAD530GE EDC4
-   Volvo Penta TAD531GE MECH, TAD531GE EDC4
-   Volvo Penta TAD720GE, TAD720VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD721GE, TAD721VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD722GE, TAD722VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD730GE MECH, TAD730GE EDC4
-   Volvo Penta TAD731GE MECH, TAD731GE EDC4
-   Volvo Penta TD520GE, TD520VE
-   Volvo Penta TD720GE, TD720VE PP
-   Volvo Penta TAD420VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD532GE EDC4
-   Volvo Penta TAD550GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD551GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD620VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD732GE EDC4
-   Volvo Penta TAD733GE EDC4
-   Volvo Penta TD420VE

## Details

- **Price:** 106.49 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Sensors & Senders
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 106.49 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 20460353 Temperature Sensor | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/20460353-temperature-sensor-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-19