EURORELIC

13 62 1 709 966 –Temperature sensor (M12X1,5)

Supersededchecked 2026-10-08source: bmwpartsdeal.commarket: US+EU

BMW part number 13 62 1 709 966 (13621709966) is the Temperature sensor (M12X1,5), an engine part catalogued for the E30 (316i, 318i, 318is), E34 (518g, 518i, 520i), E36 (316i, 316i 1.6, 318i), E28 (518, 518i, 520i), E32 (730i, 730iL, 735i), E24 (635CSi, M635CSi, M6) and 1 more chassis. As of our last check (2026-10-08, bmwpartsdeal.com), it has been superseded by 13621709967. 3 aftermarket options, 1 repair guide below.

⚠ Safety-critical part. Have a qualified mechanic verify fitment and installation before driving.
  1. 1 New from BMW
    Order the replacement number 13621709967
  2. 2 Aftermarket new
    3 options (quality, budget)
  3. 3 Used / NOS
    Search live listings on eBay US/DE.
  4. 4 Interchange
    No cross-model match in our data
  5. 5 Kit / reman
    None recorded yet
  6. 6 Community fix
    No forum workaround recorded yet
  7. 7 DIY guide
    1 repair how-to linked (forum, article, video)
  8. 8 Paid hunt
    We search dealers, breakers and forums for you.

Buy new

Replaced by 13621709967. Order the newer number.

  • 🇺🇸 USSupersededbmwpartsdeal.com
  • 🇪🇺 EuropeSupersededsuccessor 13621709967: Leebmann24 (DE): "1-3 Working Days" €50.97 (our Leebmann24 lookup of 2026-09-28)leebmann24.com
View 13621709966 at bmwpartsdeal.comCross-reference 13621709966 on RealOEMCatalog diagram (bmwfans.info)

Aftermarket options (3)

OE-equivalent / quality (1)
Established aftermarket brands built to the original design.
Hella 009107361
Temperature Sender / Sensor – 2-Pin Connector; Bolted; w/ Seal
Listed cross-refwhy this tier
View Hella 009107361 at RockAuto · $9.08Search eBay for Hella 009107361 ↗
source checked 2026-09-29
Budget (2)
Lowest price. Fine for some jobs; quality and service life vary more.
URO Parts 13621284397
Temperature Sender / Sensor – 2-Blade Connector; Terminal Type: Pressure Contact
Listed cross-refwhy this tier
View URO Parts 13621284397 at RockAuto · $4.91Search eBay for URO Parts 13621284397 ↗
source checked 2026-09-29
Vemo V20720443
Temperature Sender / Sensor – Thread Size: M12 X 1.5; Plug (Connector): 2 Pins
Listed cross-refwhy this tier
View Vemo V20720443 at RockAuto · $9.00Search eBay for Vemo V20720443 ↗
source checked 2026-09-29

Each option links to the page that lists it as replacing this BMW number (price as listed on the check date). Tiers marked “brand class” are our classification of the brand, not a test of this part. Aftermarket parts are not BMW parts: quality varies and fitment is not guaranteed.

Where to buy

Every link opens 13621709966 at that seller: “View” = the part’s own page, “Look up” = the seller’s part-number page, “Search” = the seller’s search pre-filled with the number (successor 13621709967 where shown). You can order from either region.

United States

Europe (DE · UK · DK)

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Supersession chain

13621709966→13621709967

Older numbers on the left, newest on the right. Numbers without a record open a lookup.

Used & NOS listings

Cross-model interchange (0)

Listed directly for E30 and E34 and E36 and E28 and E32 and E24 and E23 in our data (see Fits). Models below are other listings of the same number.

Via successor numberCatalog match (partial list)shared number 13621709967bmwfans.info

Same BMW part number, but the source list is truncated or market-specific. More models may apply.

+7 more models not listed by the source.

Community fixes (0)

No forum workaround recorded yet. If you know a thread, the hunt team wants to hear about it.

Kits, reman & retrofits (0)

No kit or reman service recorded yet.

DIY

No DIY route recorded yet.

Repair guides & how-tos (1)

Write-ups and videos from owners, forums and specialists on removing and fitting this part. Summaries are ours; follow the link for the full steps, photos and torque values, and credit goes to the original author. Safety-critical part: have a qualified mechanic check the work.

ArticleShiftBMWDifficulty: Easywritten for E24 / E28 / E34 / E32

Checking the M30 Engine Sensors ↗

Owner's checklist of M30 Motronic sensors with test values: crank position sensor gap and roughly 540 ohm resistance, the cylinder-ID pickup on the No. 6 plug lead, and the DME coolant temperature sensor's resistance cold and hot. Also covers refreshing vacuum lines and cleaning ignition parts.

Tools mentioned: Multimeter, feeler gauge, 4 mm vacuum hose

by Paul Axford · shiftbmw.com· link checked 2026-10-08

Notes & sources

E34: Successor 13621709967 listed at $64.10 on bmwpartsdeal (InStock). SAFETY-CRITICAL (brakes/steering/fuel): have a qualified mechanic verify fitment and installation. E28: Successor 13621709967 listed at $64.10 on bmwpartsdeal (InStock). SAFETY-CRITICAL (brakes/steering/fuel/airbag): have a qualified mechanic verify fitment and installation. E30: Successor 13621709967 listed at $64.10 on bmwpartsdeal (InStock). SAFETY-CRITICAL (brakes/steering/fuel): have a qualified mechanic verify fitment and installation. E36: Successor 13621709967 listed at $64.10 on bmwpartsdeal (InStock). SAFETY-CRITICAL (brakes/steering/fuel/airbag): have a qualified mechanic verify fitment and installation. E24: Successor 13621709967 listed at $64.10 on bmwpartsdeal (InStock). SAFETY-CRITICAL (brakes/steering/fuel/airbag): have a qualified mechanic verify fitment and installation. E32: Successor 13621709967 listed at $64.10 on bmwpartsdeal (InStock). SAFETY-CRITICAL (brakes/steering/fuel/airbag): have a qualified mechanic verify fitment and installation. E23: Successor 13621709967 listed at $64.10 on bmwpartsdeal (InStock). SAFETY-CRITICAL (brakes/steering/fuel/airbag): have a qualified mechanic verify fitment and installation.