Review on 🌡️ Enhanced Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor - Walker Products 211-1103 by Derick Johns

This one and 99.9% of the others listed in the 1996 Dakota 2WD 3.9L Magnum search results had TWO pins for the wire connection. Does not correspond to the OEM. In addition, it is about 0.5 cm longer than the OEM sensor. However, it is ideal for plugging a hole. The 1996 Dakota OEM sensor has ONE pin, and the internal wiring dimensions are not rectangular and have only ONE pin input. ATTACHED PHOTOS OF OEM SENSOR. I didn't realize it until I went through the return window when I finally had time to install it. I looked at all the results listed and found this one: Standard Motor Products TS271T Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor w/ Sensor This is the ONLY ONE that looks the same as my OEM sensor. If you own a 1996 Dodge, you probably want this one. Carefully remove the wire connector (I broke my original sensor with long-handled pliers trying to pry it out). It was necessary to insert an ice pick or similar tool into the plastic locking pins. and tear off carefully by pulling. live and learn