Motorad 1KR181 Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor

Motorad Crankshaft Position Sensor for Dodge Trucks

The Motorad 1KR181 engine crankshaft position sensor is built for accurate crankshaft signal input and steady engine management performance. It is a direct-fit style replacement for select Dodge Dakota and Ram truck applications, including 1997-2003 Dodge Dakota and 1997-2003 Dodge Ram 1500, plus 1997-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500.

Motorad manufactures this sensor in IATF 16949 certified facilities and backs the engine management line with a limited lifetime warranty. The 1KR181 is a practical choice when you need a crankshaft position sensor replacement for Dodge Dakota or Dodge Ram trucks with OEM-level fit and signal accuracy.

Key Features

• Engine crankshaft position sensor for ignition and engine management systems
• White sensor body with rectangular female connector
• 3-wire, 3-terminal blade-style electrical connection
• 2 mounting holes for secure installation
• 0.75 in. sensor body diameter
• No wiring harness included
• No mounting bracket included
• Motorad part number 1KR181

Detailed Description

The Motorad 1KR181 crankshaft position sensor monitors crankshaft position data used by the engine control system to manage timing and engine operation. For Dodge Dakota and Dodge Ram truck owners, this sensor is a direct replacement option when diagnosing crank signal faults, intermittent stalling, or hard-start conditions tied to crankshaft position input. The rectangular female connector, blade terminals, and 2-hole mounting layout support a straightforward OE-style replacement on the listed applications.

This part cross-references 917786 and 19160962 for the same application. If you are replacing a crankshaft position sensor on a 1997-2003 Dodge Dakota or a 1997-2003 Dodge Ram 1500, the 1KR181 provides a fit-focused replacement path. It also applies to 1997-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks.

What It Helps Address

• Crankshaft position sensor fault codes
• Intermittent no-start or hard-start conditions
• Rough engine operation caused by incorrect crank signal input
• Stalling related to crankshaft position signal loss
• Engine management issues on Dodge Dakota and Dodge Ram trucks

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm connector shape, terminal style, and mounting-hole layout before installation. Inspect the harness connector for corrosion, damaged terminals, or loose pin fit, since electrical connection issues can mimic sensor failure. Verify the sensor mounting surface is clean and free of debris so the new crankshaft position sensor seats correctly.

Quality Assurance

Motorad manufactures this sensor in IATF 16949 certified facilities to support consistent production quality. The engine management product line is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.