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Hitachi CPS0181 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
Engine Camshaft Position Sensor for Chrysler and Dodge
Hitachi CPS0181 is an engine camshaft position sensor built to deliver accurate camshaft timing signals to the ECU. With a 3-terminal blade connector and male terminal design, it is made for direct replacement service on a wide range of Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, and Mitsubishi applications.
Fits 1995-2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Caravan, Dodge Stratus, Dodge Neon, Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Cirrus, Plymouth Breeze, Plymouth Voyager, Plymouth Neon, Dodge Avenger, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Dodge Grand Caravan, Plymouth Grand Voyager, and Chrysler Town & Country applications listed below.
- Part number: CPS0181
- Engine camshaft position sensor for ECU signal input
- 3 terminals with blade-style connection
- Male connector gender
- Built with quality materials for extended service life
- Designed for vehicle-specific fitment across listed Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, and Mitsubishi models
Detailed Product Overview
Hitachi CPS0181 is an OE-style camshaft position sensor that monitors camshaft position and sends the signal to the vehicle’s electronic control unit. Accurate sensor input is critical for proper engine management, including ignition timing and fuel delivery control. This part number, CPS0181, is used across multiple Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, and Mitsubishi platforms, including Chrysler PT Cruiser, Dodge Caravan, and Dodge Stratus applications.
This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 467 1011, 526 9559) for the same application.
What This Sensor Helps Address
- Hard starting or extended crank time
- Intermittent stalling
- Check engine light related to camshaft position signal faults
- Rough idle or inconsistent engine operation
- Loss of synchronization between camshaft signal and ECU input
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify connector style, terminal count, and vehicle application before installation. This sensor uses a 3-terminal blade connector with a male terminal configuration. Confirm the exact year, make, and model match the fitment list for CPS0181 before replacing the original part.
- Fits 2001-2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser
- Fits 1996-2007 Dodge Caravan
- Fits 2001-2006 Chrysler Sebring
- Fits 1995-1998 Chrysler Sebring
- Fits 1995-2006 Dodge Stratus
- Fits 2003-2005 Dodge Neon
- Fits 1997-1999 Dodge Neon
- Fits 1995 Dodge Neon
- Fits 2000-2003 Chrysler Voyager
- Fits 1999-2000 Chrysler Cirrus
- Fits 1995-1997 Chrysler Cirrus
- Fits 1996-2000 Plymouth Breeze
- Fits 1996-2000 Plymouth Voyager
- Fits 1997-1999 Plymouth Neon
- Fits 1995-1998 Dodge Avenger
- Fits 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse, to 03/05/1998
- Fits 1996-1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
- Fits 1995-1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- Fits 1996-1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager
- Fits 1995 Chrysler Town & Country
Quality Assurance
Hitachi designs this camshaft position sensor to meet the specific requirements of each listed vehicle application. High-quality components and materials are used to support consistent signal output and dependable service life.
| Brand | Hitachi |
| Part Number | CPS0181 |
| Terminal Type | Blade |
| Terminal Quantity | 3 |
| Connector Gender | Male |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi |
This part fits 86 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Chrysler | PT Cruiser | Couture Edition | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2009 | Chrysler | PT Cruiser | Touring | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2008 | Chrysler | PT Cruiser | Touring | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2007 | Chrysler | PT Cruiser | Touring | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2007 | Dodge | Caravan | SE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2006 | Chrysler | PT Cruiser | Touring | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2006 | Chrysler | Sebring | Base | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2006 | Dodge | Caravan | SE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2006 | Dodge | Stratus | SXT | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2005 | Chrysler | PT Cruiser | Touring | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2005 | Chrysler | Sebring | Base | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2005 | Dodge | Caravan | SE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2005 | Dodge | Neon | SRT-4 | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2005 | Dodge | Stratus | SXT | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2004 | Chrysler | PT Cruiser | Turbo | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2004 | Chrysler | Sebring | LX | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2004 | Dodge | Caravan | SE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2004 | Dodge | Neon | SRT-4 | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2004 | Dodge | Stratus | SXT | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2003 | Chrysler | PT Cruiser | Touring | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2003 | Chrysler | Sebring | LX | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2003 | Chrysler | Voyager | LX | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2003 | Dodge | Caravan | SE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2003 | Dodge | Neon | SRT-4 | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2003 | Dodge | Stratus | SXT | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2002 | Chrysler | PT Cruiser | Touring | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2002 | Chrysler | Sebring | LX | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2002 | Chrysler | Voyager | LX | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2002 | Dodge | Caravan | SE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2002 | Dodge | Stratus | SE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2001 | Chrysler | PT Cruiser | Touring | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2001 | Chrysler | Sebring | LX | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2001 | Chrysler | Voyager | Base | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2001 | Dodge | Caravan | SE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2001 | Dodge | Stratus | SE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2000 | Chrysler | Cirrus | Limited | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2000 | Chrysler | Voyager | Base | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2000 | Dodge | Caravan | Base | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2000 | Dodge | Stratus | SE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2000 | Plymouth | Breeze | Base | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2000 | Plymouth | Voyager | Base | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1999 | Chrysler | Cirrus | Limited | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1999 | Dodge | Caravan | ES | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1999 | Dodge | Neon | Sport | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1999 | Dodge | Stratus | SE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1999 | Plymouth | Breeze | Expresso | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1999 | Plymouth | Neon | High Line | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1999 | Plymouth | Voyager | Base | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1998 | Chrysler | Sebring | JXi | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1998 | Dodge | Avenger | ES | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1998 | Dodge | Caravan | ES | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1998 | Dodge | Neon | Sport | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1998 | Dodge | Stratus | SE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1998 | Mitsubishi | Eclipse | RS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | To 03/05/1998 |
| 1998 | Plymouth | Breeze | Expresso | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1998 | Plymouth | Neon | High Line | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1998 | Plymouth | Voyager | Base | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1997 | Chrysler | Cirrus | LXi | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1997 | Chrysler | Sebring | JXi | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1997 | Dodge | Avenger | ES | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1997 | Dodge | Caravan | SE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1997 | Dodge | Grand Caravan | SE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1997 | Dodge | Neon | Sport | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1997 | Dodge | Stratus | ES | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1997 | Mitsubishi | Eclipse | RS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1997 | Plymouth | Breeze | Base | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1997 | Plymouth | Grand Voyager | SE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1997 | Plymouth | Neon | High Line | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1997 | Plymouth | Voyager | SE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1996 | Chrysler | Cirrus | LX | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1996 | Chrysler | Sebring | JX | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Avenger | ES | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Caravan | SE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Grand Caravan | SE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Stratus | ES | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1996 | Mitsubishi | Eclipse | RS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1996 | Plymouth | Breeze | Base | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1996 | Plymouth | Grand Voyager | SE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1996 | Plymouth | Voyager | SE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1995 | Chrysler | Cirrus | LX | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1995 | Chrysler | Sebring | LX | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1995 | Chrysler | Town & Country | Base | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1995 | Dodge | Avenger | Base | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1995 | Dodge | Neon | Sport | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1995 | Dodge | Stratus | ES | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |
| 1995 | Mitsubishi | Eclipse | RS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.