{"product_id":"temperature-sensor-885342002-mercury-verado-mercruiser","title":"Temperature Sensor 885342002 – Mercury Verado \u0026 MerCruiser","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; padding: 24px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f8fb 0%, #ffffff 100%); border: 2px solid #0b3a63; border-left: 5px solid #0b3a63; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 58, 99, 0.08);\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 700; color: #132238;\"\u003eHow to Match This Part\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #132238;\"\u003eThis aftermarket temperature sensor assembly replaces Mercury \/ Mariner \/ MerCruiser \/ Quicksilver \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #132238;\"\u003e885342002\u003c\/strong\u003e (covers earlier \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #132238;\"\u003e885342001\u003c\/strong\u003e and current superseding number \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #132238;\"\u003e8M0148668\u003c\/strong\u003e). It is a threaded probe-style sensor used on listed Mercury and Mariner EFI, DFI, and Verado outboards, plus listed MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #132238;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #132238;\"\u003eMatch this part in this order:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    1. \u003cstrong\u003eNumber on the sensor you remove\u003c\/strong\u003e — 885342002, 885342001, or 8M0148668\u003cbr\u003e\n    2. \u003cstrong\u003eEngine family\u003c\/strong\u003e — EFI \/ DFI \/ Verado outboard groups or listed MerCruiser MPI \/ MAG \/ inboard applications in the compatibility table\u003cbr\u003e\n    3. \u003cstrong\u003eSerial number\u003c\/strong\u003e on the engine ID plate against the serial notes, then compare the threaded brass probe, hex body, sleeved pigtail, and two-pin blue-lock connector with the product images\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #132238;\"\u003eMercury lists 8M0148668 as the current functional replacement for 885342002; the replacement may look slightly different while remaining the correct supersession. Do not order by horsepower alone when a serial-number range is listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; padding: 24px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(19, 34, 56, 0.04);\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: #132238;\"\u003ePart Number Cross-Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #132238;\"\u003eUse these verified Mercury numbers to confirm you have the correct temperature sensor. Brand names and OEM numbers are for identification only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 16px 0 0; overflow-x: auto; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 600px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #132238; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 2px solid #0b3a63;\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 2px solid #0b3a63;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 2px solid #0b3a63;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 2px solid #0b3a63;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eMercury \/ Mariner \/ MerCruiser \/ Quicksilver\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e885342002\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003ePrimary listing number; SENSOR ASSY-TEMP\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f8fb;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eMercury \/ Mariner \/ MerCruiser \/ Quicksilver\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e885342001\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eEarlier number in the same supersession chain\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eMercury \/ Mariner \/ MerCruiser \/ Quicksilver\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e8M0148668\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eCurrent superseding functional replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #132238;\"\u003eThis is an aftermarket part manufactured by JLM Marine. It is not sold as a genuine Mercury Marine, Mariner, MerCruiser, or Quicksilver component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; padding: 24px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: #132238;\"\u003eCompatible Engine Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #132238;\"\u003eConfirm your engine model and serial number before ordering. For Mercury \/ Mariner outboards, use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jlmmarine.com\/blogs\/serial-number-guide\/mercury-outboard-serial-number-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"color: #0b3a63; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMercury Serial Number Guide\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jlmmarine.com\/blogs\/diagrams\/mercury-parts-catalog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"color: #0b3a63; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMercury Parts Diagrams\u003c\/a\u003e. For MerCruiser, use the engine identification plate on the engine — not an outboard transom-bracket location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 16px 0 0; overflow-x: auto; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 720px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #132238; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eEngine Family\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eRated HP \/ Models\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSerial \/ Notes\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eMercury \/ Mariner\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eEFI FourStroke 4-cylinder\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e40, 50, 60 EFI\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eOEM where-used includes 0P401000 \/ 0P515897 and 1C000001 \/ 1C050252 family blocks — confirm serial on the temperature-sensor diagram\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f8fb;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eMercury \/ Mariner\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eEFI FourStroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e75, 80, 90, 100, 115 EFI\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eCovered blocks include 0P459572 \/ 1B366823 through 2B094995 — confirm serial\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eMercury \/ Mariner\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eDFI OptiMax 1.5L\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e75, 90, 115 DFI; 80 Jet; 115 Pro XS; 125 DFI\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e1B417702 \/ 1B586067 \/ 1B736885 \/ 1B751825 families — confirm serial\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f8fb;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eMercury \/ Mariner\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eDFI \/ EFI 2.5L \u0026amp; Racing XS\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eV-135\/150\/175 DFI; V-150\/200 EFI; selected XS \/ Sport XS\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e1B227000 \/ 1B417702 \/ 1E00xxxxx Racing blocks — confirm on diagram\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e150 FourStroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e150\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e1B905505 \u0026amp; Up\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f8fb;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eMercury \/ Mariner\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eVerado 4-cylinder 4-stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e135, 150, 175, 200\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e0P464488 \/ 0P514869 and 1B381712 \/ 1B517159 family ranges — confirm serial\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eMercury \/ Mariner\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eVerado \/ Pro Verado 6-cylinder 4-stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e200, 225, 250, 275, 300; Pro 200\/250\/300; 350 \/ 400\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e0P520553 \/ 1B517434 \/ 2B034840 \/ 2B141124 \/ 2B144123 family ranges — confirm serial\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f8fb;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eMercury \/ Mariner\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e3.0L DFI \/ EFI \u0026amp; Jet Drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e200 \/ 225 \/ 250 DFI–EFI; Pro XS; 200 DFI Jet\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e1B417702 \/ 1B504989 \/ 1B912786 and Jet 0E \/ 0M \/ 1B powerhead–pump blocks — confirm serial\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eMerCruiser\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eMPI \/ MAG \/ Inboard \/ Scorpion\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e3.0L–8.2L MPI; 350\/377\/496 MAG; 8.1L; 525 EFI; selected Racing SCi\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eDealer where-used lists serial blocks such as 0W650000 \/ 0W690000 \/ 1A0xxxxx \/ 2A0xxxxx families — match the OEM number on the sensor you remove\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #132238;\"\u003eAlways match the number stamped on the sensor you remove. Engines outside these groups use different temperature-sensor part numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; padding: 24px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: #132238;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background: #132238; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003ePart type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eTemperature sensor assembly (SENSOR ASSY-TEMP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f8fb;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003ePrimary OEM number replaced\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e885342002\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eRelated \/ current OEM numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e885342001 (earlier); 8M0148668 (current supersession)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f8fb;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eMounting form\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eThreaded probe with hex drive body\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eLead \/ connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eBlack sleeved pigtail to two-pin connector with blue locking tabs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f8fb;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eVisible body\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eBrass-tone metal probe and hex section\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eBrand new aftermarket (not remanufactured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; padding: 24px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: #132238;\"\u003eInstallation Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"position: relative; margin: 0 0 14px; padding: 0 0 0 40px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #132238;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 28px; height: 28px; background: #0b3a63; color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003eConfirm the stamped number on the sensor you remove is 885342002, 885342001, or 8M0148668, and that your engine\/serial appears in the compatibility table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"position: relative; margin: 0 0 14px; padding: 0 0 0 40px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #132238;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 28px; height: 28px; background: #0b3a63; color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003eDisconnect the battery negative cable and allow the engine to cool before opening the cowling or engine compartment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"position: relative; margin: 0 0 14px; padding: 0 0 0 40px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #132238;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 28px; height: 28px; background: #0b3a63; color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003eRelease the blue connector locks and unplug the sensor by the connector housing. Do not pull on the wires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"position: relative; margin: 0 0 14px; padding: 0 0 0 40px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #132238;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 28px; height: 28px; background: #0b3a63; color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003ePlace an absorbent cloth below the sensor, remove the old unit with the correct wrench on the hex body, and keep debris out of the threaded opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"position: relative; margin: 0 0 14px; padding: 0 0 0 40px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #132238;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 28px; height: 28px; background: #0b3a63; color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003eStart the replacement by hand to prevent cross-threading, then tighten to the torque in your Mercury \/ MerCruiser service manual for that engine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"position: relative; margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 40px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #132238;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 28px; height: 28px; background: #0b3a63; color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003eReconnect the plug until it locks, reconnect the battery, then run the engine per the service procedure while checking for leakage, warning messages, and a normal temperature reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; padding: 12px 14px; background: #f5f8fb; border-left: 3px solid #0b3a63; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #5c6b7a; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional installation is recommended for temperature sensors on EFI, DFI, Verado, and MerCruiser powerplants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; padding: 24px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: #132238;\"\u003eTroubleshooting \u0026amp; FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; padding: 0; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"display: block; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: #132238; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003e\n      How do I confirm this fits my engine?\n      \u003cspan style=\"float: right; font-size: 20px; color: #0b3a63;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 16px 14px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #132238;\"\u003eStart with the number on the sensor you remove. If it reads 885342002, 885342001, or 8M0148668, match your engine family and serial to the compatibility table and the OEM temperature-sensor diagram before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; padding: 0; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"display: block; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: #132238; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003e\n      Does this replace 885342001 and 8M0148668 as well?\n      \u003cspan style=\"float: right; font-size: 20px; color: #0b3a63;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 16px 14px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #132238;\"\u003eYes. 885342001 is an earlier number in the chain; 8M0148668 is the current Mercury functional replacement for 885342002. Confirm the engine model and serial as well as the stamped number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; padding: 0; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"display: block; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: #132238; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003e\n      Why might the replacement look slightly different?\n      \u003cspan style=\"float: right; font-size: 20px; color: #0b3a63;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 16px 14px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #132238;\"\u003eMercury superseded 885342002 with 8M0148668 as a functional replacement that may look different. Compare part numbers plus the threaded probe, hex body, sleeved lead, and blue-lock connector — not appearance alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"display: block; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: #132238; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003e\n      Is this an OEM or aftermarket part?\n      \u003cspan style=\"float: right; font-size: 20px; color: #0b3a63;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 16px 14px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #132238;\"\u003eThis is an aftermarket replacement manufactured by JLM Marine. It is not a genuine Mercury Marine, Mariner, MerCruiser, or Quicksilver part. OEM numbers are listed only for cross-matching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; padding: 24px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: #132238;\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 24px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #132238;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eVerify the OEM number on your original sensor and your engine serial against the compatibility table before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eConfirm thread engagement and connector lock after installation; check for leaks and correct temperature readings on first run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eThis is an aftermarket replacement and is \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #d32f2f;\"\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a genuine Mercury Marine \/ Mariner \/ MerCruiser \/ Quicksilver OEM component.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eProfessional installation is recommended for EFI, DFI, Verado, and MerCruiser temperature sensors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0; padding: 24px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: #132238;\"\u003eWhy Choose JLM MARINE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 24px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #132238;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003ePrecision Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross-referenced to Mercury 885342002 (covers 885342001 \/ 8M0148668) for the EFI, DFI, Verado, and MerCruiser applications listed above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eQuality Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each batch is inspected for dimensional consistency and workmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eDirect from Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aftermarket marine temperature sensors engineered for reliable engine temperature feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JLM Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54439391396153,"sku":"23TS388","price":49.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/0433\/6697\/files\/23TS388_6__2026-09-08_11-38-45.jpg?v=1788839338","url":"https:\/\/jlmmarine.com\/es\/products\/temperature-sensor-885342002-mercury-verado-mercruiser","provider":"JLM Marine Boat Parts Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}