11538635689 belongs to the thermostat housing family in our catalog. Because the reference also appears on several Bmw variants, check the suffix characters carefully: one letter off and you are quoting a different mounting configuration.
OE 11538635689 is a Thermostat Housing reference. In the Hyundai-Kia numbering system the prefix 11538 denotes the Cooling Water Pipe family, which holds 20 references in KingMay's Guangzhou catalog. Wholesale MOQ is 10 pieces; quotes are issued within one business day.
How 11538635689 decodes in the Hyundai-Kia catalog system. The prefix identifies the component family; the suffix carries model and variant information.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Full reference | 11538635689 |
| Normalized (no hyphen) | 11538635689 |
| Prefix (family code) | 11538 |
| Prefix maps to | Cooling Water Pipe |
| References sharing prefix 11538 | 20 in KingMay catalog |
| Numbering family | Hyundai-Kia 5+5 format |
Other part numbers frequently ordered together with 11538635689 by wholesale clients.
| OE Number | Component |
|---|---|
| 021121121A | Thermostat Housing for VW CARAVELLE T4 Bus (70B, 70C, 7DB, 7 |
| 021121133D | Thermostat Housing for VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6), CARAVELLE |
| 022121121D | Thermostat Housing for VW TOUAREG (7LA, 7L6, 7L7) |
| 028121132C | Thermostat Housing for VW POLO, SEAT AROSA (6H1) |
| 030121121B | Thermostat Housing for AUDI A6, VW POLO, SEAT AROSA (6H1), S |
| 032121111M | Thermostat Housing for SKODA OCTAVIA I Combi (1U5), OCTAVIA |
| 032121111N | Thermostat Housing for VW POLO, SEAT CORDOBA (6K1, 6K2), COR |
| 032121111Q | Thermostat Housing for VW CADDY, SEAT CORDOBA (6K1, 6K2), CO |
References that share the 11538 family prefix with 11538635689. In the Hyundai-Kia numbering system the leading five digits identify the component family, so these numbers usually belong to the same assembly group and are ordered together by distributors building a consolidated shipment. Always confirm the variant suffix, connector layout and dimensions before substituting one reference for another.
Other part numbers in the cooling system group that wholesale clients order alongside OE 11538635689. Grouping mixed references into one shipment is how most importers reach full-container freight thresholds.
Browse all 2,262 Cooling System OE references → · ← Previous in Cooling System · Next in Cooling System →
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export packing | Neutral carton, inner foam protection; custom labels on request |
| Lead time | 7 working days (stock) · 25-35 days (production run) |
| Shipping terms | FOB Guangzhou / Shenzhen; CIF & DDP negotiable |
| Payment | T/T, LC at sight for contracts; sample orders by T/T |
| QC documentation | Packing list + photo report + dimension check per shipment |
The questions below are the ones buyers raise most often about OE 11538635689 — fitment, fault symptoms, cross-references, pricing and export terms. Each answer is written to be quotable on its own.
Standard minimum order is 10 pieces per part number. Mixed orders that combine 11538635689 with other cooling system references are welcome — that is how most clients fill an LCL or FCL container without over-stocking a single line.
Noise normally traces to worn internal surfaces, a loose mount, a dry bearing or contact with a neighbouring part. Isolate it by reproducing the sound at a fixed speed, then compare against the reference photo for 11538635689 to confirm the right replacement.
Four variables explain most of the spread: material grade, whether the goods are new production or clearance stock, packing format, and whether the quote is ex-works or landed. Ask for the material certificate alongside the price — that is what makes a comparison like-for-like.
Report it with the order number and packing-list line plus photographs. Because every carton is photographed before loading, we can trace the batch immediately and settle the claim against the inspection record instead of arguing from memory.
Yes, if the alternate shares the same engineering envelope. Shortlist candidates from the Related OE References table, then check bolt pattern, electrical pinout and material grade. A difference in any of those three means it is a different part, not a substitute.
OEM means the part was produced for the vehicle maker's assembly line; aftermarket means it is made independently to the same engineering drawing. For a thermostat housing the practical gap is usually tooling age and packaging rather than fit, provided the tolerance class matches.
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Ask for the 11538635689 sample kit: photo confirmation, dimension report and material grade documentation included. All 11538635689 shipments leave with a packing list, photo documentation and QC report. Combined orders with other Hyundai-Kia references can share one container to cut landed cost. Payment terms are negotiable for established distributors; first-time buyers are welcome to start with a sample lot.
Send quantity + destination port. Quotations typically return within one business day.