The Wacker Neuson Thermistor Sensor is a genuine OEM component designed for the HI1000 Indirect Air Heater, E1250 Hydronic Heater, HSH380, and HI260 series heaters. As a direct OEM replacement, this part is sourced straight from Wacker Neuson, so you get the exact specification the machine was built around — no guesswork on compatibility. It fits across a wide range of configurations including diesel, LP/NG, and natural gas variants, as well as standard, basic, premium, and DGM-equipped models. Keep this part number — — on hand for fast, confident ordering when service is needed.
Key Features
- Calibrated Temperature Response: — Built to OEM resistance and output specifications, ensuring the control system receives accurate temperature readings at all operating ranges.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Part: — Supplied directly through the Wacker Neuson parts network, matching the original sensor installed at the factory.
- Broad Heater Series Coverage: — Compatible with HI1000, HI260, E1250 (Basic, Standard, and Premium), and HSH380 series heaters across diesel, LP/NG, DGM, and natural gas configurations.
- Plug-and-Play Replacement: — Designed to connect directly into the existing sensor harness and mounting location, requiring no adaptation or modification to the heater assembly.
- Protects Heater Operation: — A functioning thermistor sensor is critical for accurate burner modulation and heat output; a failed sensor can cause erratic cycling, overheating faults, or complete shutdown.
- Electrical Safety Compliance: — As an OEM electrical sensing component, the 5200013290 meets the original design tolerances for voltage and signal integrity — important in fuel-burning heater applications where precise temperature control is a safety requirement.
A thermistor sensor monitors temperature within the heater system and sends a continuous electrical signal to the control unit, allowing the machine to regulate burner output and maintain safe, consistent heat levels. When the sensor is working correctly, the heater cycles efficiently and holds its target temperature; when the sensor drifts out of spec or fails entirely, the control unit loses its reference point and may trigger fault codes, erratic burner behavior, or a protective shutdown. Replacing a worn or faulty thermistor sensor with a correct OEM unit like the Wacker Neuson 5200013290 restores accurate temperature feedback and gets the heater running to its original performance standard.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5200013290 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Thermistor Sensor |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| HI260 HEATER,OIL WITH TANK | HI260 | 5200018503, 5200018504 |
| E1250S | E1250S | 5200012355, 5200012354 |
| E12540B | E1250B | 5200012353, 5200007613 |
| HSH380s | HSH 380S | 5100054643 |
| E 1250P Hydronic Heater, Premium, Diesel | E1250P | 5200012357, 5200012356 |
| HSH380S-Diesel, with Generator | HSH380S | 5200012371, 5200012370 |
| HI1000 Indirect Air Heater, Diesel w/Tank | HI1000 | 5200011232, 5200011233, 5200011231, 5100049274, 5100049273 |
| HI1000 Indirect Air Heater, DGM, Electric Break | HI1000DGM | 5200011234, 5200011235, 5100049275, 5100049276 |
| HSH380B-Diesel, without generator | HSH380B | 5200012359, 5200007614 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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