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SKP SKTX81 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

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Fitment: Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Mitsubishi, and Plymouth, 300M, Aspen, Avenger, Breeze, Caravan, Cherokee, Cirrus, Commander, Concorde, Dakota, Durango, Eclipse, Grand Caravan, Grand Cherokee, Grand Voyager, Intrepid, LHS, Liberty, Neon, Nitro, Prowler, Raider, Ram 1500, Ram 3500, Sebring, Stratus, TJ, Town & Country, Voyager, and Wrangler
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep

The SKP SKTX81 engine coolant temperature sensor provides direct replacement coverage for a wide range of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Plymouth, and Mitsubishi applications. It is used to report coolant temperature to the engine control system, helping maintain accurate fuel and ignition management.

Key Features

  • Engine coolant temperature sensor for cooling system and engine management applications
  • Direct-fit replacement for many 1995-2008 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Plymouth, and Mitsubishi models
  • Cross-references Standard Ignition TX81 and T Series TX81T
  • Also references Mopar 56027873 and 5S1500 for the same application
  • Part number SKTX81 for easy identification

Detailed Description

The SKP SKTX81 is an engine coolant temperature sensor used in vehicles such as the Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram 1500, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Wrangler. It supports accurate coolant temperature reporting for engine control strategies across many 4.0L and 3.9L-era Chrysler-family platforms, including Chrysler 300M, Dodge Caravan, and Jeep Liberty applications. If you are replacing a faulty coolant temp sensor on a Dodge Dakota or Jeep Grand Cherokee, SKTX81 offers the correct OE-style service part identification for the listed vehicles.

This part cross-references Standard Ignition TX81 and Mopar 56027873 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

  • Incorrect coolant temperature readings
  • Hard starting when the engine is cold or hot
  • Rough idle caused by inaccurate temperature input
  • Check engine light related to coolant temperature sensor faults
  • Fuel mixture and drivability issues tied to temperature signal errors

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector style and engine application before installation. Fitment includes 1997 Jeep TJ and 1997 Jeep Wrangler with a rectangular connector note, so connector matching is important on those vehicles. Confirm the sensor location on the engine cooling circuit and inspect the connector and wiring for corrosion or damage during replacement.

Quality Assurance

SKP replacement parts are cataloged for direct application matching across the listed vehicles. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and connector style before ordering.

  • Fits 1997-2008 Dodge Dakota
  • Fits 2007 Chrysler Aspen
  • Fits 2000-2007 Dodge Durango
  • Fits 2007 Dodge Nitro
  • Fits 2002-2007 Dodge Ram 1500
  • Fits 2006-2007 Jeep Commander
  • Fits 1997-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • Fits 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty
  • Fits 2006-2007 Mitsubishi Raider
  • Fits 1998-2006 Jeep TJ
  • Fits 1998-2006 Jeep Wrangler
  • Fits 2000-2005 Dodge Neon
  • Fits 2003 Dodge Ram 3500
  • Fits 2000-2002 Chrysler Neon
  • Fits 1997-2001 Jeep Cherokee
  • Fits 2000-2001 Plymouth Neon
  • Fits 1999-2000 Chrysler 300M
  • Fits 1997-2000 Chrysler Cirrus
  • Fits 1995 Chrysler Cirrus
  • Fits 1998-2000 Chrysler Concorde
  • Fits 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager
  • Fits 1999-2000 Chrysler LHS
  • Fits 1997-2000 Chrysler Sebring
  • Fits 1998-2000 Chrysler Town & Country
  • Fits 2000 Chrysler Voyager
  • Fits 1997-2000 Dodge Avenger
  • Fits 1997-2000 Dodge Caravan
  • Fits 1997-2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
  • Fits 1998-2000 Dodge Intrepid
  • Fits 1997-2000 Dodge Stratus
  • Fits 1997-2000 Plymouth Breeze
  • Fits 1997-2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager
  • Fits 1999-2000 Plymouth Prowler
  • Fits 1997-2000 Plymouth Voyager
  • Fits 1997-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  • Fits 1997 Jeep TJ, w/ Rectangular Connector
  • Fits 1997 Jeep Wrangler, w/ Rectangular Connector

This part fits 186 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
2008DodgeDakotaN/A
2007ChryslerAspen4.7LV8N/A
2007DodgeDakotaN/A
2007DodgeDurango4.7LV8N/A
2007DodgeDurango3.7LV6N/A
2007DodgeNitro3.7LV6N/A
2007DodgeNitro4.0LV6N/A
2007DodgeRam 15003.7LV6N/A
2007DodgeRam 15004.7LV8N/A
2007JeepCommander3.7LV6N/A
2007JeepCommander4.7LV8N/A
2007JeepGrand Cherokee3.7LV6N/A
2007JeepGrand Cherokee4.7LV8N/A
2007JeepLibertyN/A
2007MitsubishiRaider3.7LV6N/A
2007MitsubishiRaider4.7LV8N/A
2006DodgeDakotaN/A
2006DodgeDurango4.7LV8N/A
2006DodgeDurango3.7LV6N/A
2006DodgeRam 15003.7LV6N/A
2006DodgeRam 15004.7LV8N/A
2006JeepCommander3.7LV6N/A
2006JeepCommander4.7LV8N/A
2006JeepGrand Cherokee3.7LV6N/A
2006JeepGrand Cherokee4.7LV8N/A
2006JeepLiberty3.7LV6N/A
2006JeepTJ4.0LL6N/A
2006JeepTJ2.4LL4N/A
2006JeepWrangler4.0LL6N/A
2006JeepWrangler2.4LL4N/A
2006MitsubishiRaider3.7LV6N/A
2006MitsubishiRaider4.7LV8N/A
2005DodgeDakotaN/A
2005DodgeDurango4.7LV8N/A
2005DodgeDurango3.7LV6N/A
2005DodgeNeon2.0LL4N/A
2005DodgeRam 15003.7LV6N/A
2005DodgeRam 15004.7LV8N/A
2005JeepGrand Cherokee3.7LV6N/A
2005JeepGrand Cherokee4.7LV8N/A
2005JeepLiberty3.7LV6N/A
2005JeepLiberty2.4LL4N/A
2005JeepTJN/A
2005JeepWranglerN/A
2004DodgeDakotaN/A
2004DodgeDurango4.7LV8N/A
2004DodgeDurango3.7LV6N/A
2004DodgeNeon2.0LL4N/A
2004DodgeRam 15003.7LV6N/A
2004DodgeRam 15004.7LV8N/A
2004JeepGrand CherokeeN/A
2004JeepLibertyN/A
2004JeepTJN/A
2004JeepWranglerN/A
2003DodgeDakota4.7LV8N/A
2003DodgeDurango4.7LV8N/A
2003DodgeNeon2.0LL4N/A
2003DodgeRam 15003.7LV6N/A
2003DodgeRam 15004.7LV8N/A
2003DodgeRam 15005.7LV8N/A
2003DodgeRam 35005.7LV8N/A
2003JeepGrand CherokeeN/A
2003JeepLibertyN/A
2003JeepTJN/A
2003JeepWranglerN/A
2002ChryslerNeonN/A
2002DodgeDakota2.5LL4N/A
2002DodgeDakota4.7LV8N/A
2002DodgeDurango4.7LV8N/A
2002DodgeNeonN/A
2002DodgeRam 15003.9LV6N/A
2002DodgeRam 15003.7LV6N/A
2002DodgeRam 15004.7LV8N/A
2002JeepGrand CherokeeN/A
2002JeepLibertyN/A
2002JeepTJN/A
2002JeepWranglerN/A
2001ChryslerNeonN/A
2001DodgeDakota2.5LL4N/A
2001DodgeDakota4.7LV8N/A
2001DodgeDurango4.7LV8N/A
2001DodgeNeonN/A
2001JeepCherokeeN/A
2001JeepGrand CherokeeN/A
2001JeepTJN/A
2001JeepWranglerN/A
2001PlymouthNeonN/A
2000Chrysler300MN/A
2000ChryslerCirrusN/A
2000ChryslerConcordeN/A
2000ChryslerGrand VoyagerN/A
2000ChryslerLHSN/A
2000ChryslerNeonN/A
2000ChryslerSebringN/A
2000ChryslerTown & CountryN/A
2000ChryslerVoyagerN/A
2000DodgeAvengerN/A
2000DodgeCaravanN/A
2000DodgeDakota2.5LL4N/A
2000DodgeDakota4.7LV8N/A
2000DodgeDurango4.7LV8N/A
2000DodgeGrand CaravanN/A
2000DodgeIntrepidN/A
2000DodgeNeonN/A
2000DodgeStratusN/A
2000JeepCherokeeN/A
2000JeepGrand CherokeeN/A
2000JeepTJN/A
2000JeepWranglerN/A
2000PlymouthBreezeN/A
2000PlymouthGrand Voyager3.0LV6N/A
2000PlymouthGrand Voyager3.3LV6N/A
2000PlymouthNeonN/A
2000PlymouthProwlerN/A
2000PlymouthVoyager3.0LV6N/A
2000PlymouthVoyager2.4LL4N/A
2000PlymouthVoyager3.3LV6N/A
1999Chrysler300MN/A
1999ChryslerCirrusN/A
1999ChryslerConcordeN/A
1999ChryslerLHSN/A
1999ChryslerSebringN/A
1999ChryslerTown & Country3.3LV6GASN/A
1999ChryslerTown & Country3.8LV6N/A
1999DodgeAvengerN/A
1999DodgeCaravanN/A
1999DodgeDakota2.5LL4N/A
1999DodgeGrand CaravanN/A
1999DodgeIntrepid2.7LV6N/A
1999DodgeStratusN/A
1999JeepCherokeeN/A
1999JeepGrand CherokeeN/A
1999JeepTJN/A
1999JeepWranglerN/A
1999MitsubishiEclipse2.0LL4N/A
1999PlymouthBreezeN/A
1999PlymouthGrand Voyager3.0LV6N/A
1999PlymouthGrand Voyager3.8LV6N/A
1999PlymouthGrand Voyager3.3LV6N/A
1999PlymouthProwlerN/A
1999PlymouthVoyager3.0LV6N/A
1999PlymouthVoyager2.4LL4N/A
1999PlymouthVoyager3.3LV6N/A
1999PlymouthVoyager3.8LV6N/A
1998ChryslerCirrusN/A
1998ChryslerConcordeN/A
1998ChryslerSebringN/A
1998ChryslerTown & Country3.3LV6GASN/A
1998ChryslerTown & Country3.8LV6N/A
1998DodgeAvengerN/A
1998DodgeCaravanGASN/A
1998DodgeDakota2.5LL4N/A
1998DodgeGrand CaravanGASN/A
1998DodgeIntrepidN/A
1998DodgeStratusN/A
1998JeepCherokeeN/A
1998JeepGrand Cherokee4.0LL6N/A
1998JeepTJN/A
1998JeepWranglerN/A
1998MitsubishiEclipse2.0LL4N/A
1998PlymouthBreezeN/A
1998PlymouthGrand Voyager3.0LV6N/A
1998PlymouthGrand Voyager3.8LV6N/A
1998PlymouthGrand Voyager3.3LV6N/A
1998PlymouthVoyager3.8LV6N/A
1998PlymouthVoyager3.0LV6N/A
1998PlymouthVoyager2.4LL4N/A
1998PlymouthVoyager3.3LV6N/A
1997ChryslerCirrusN/A
1997ChryslerSebringN/A
1997DodgeAvenger2.0LL4N/A
1997DodgeCaravan3.0LV6N/A
1997DodgeCaravan2.4LL4N/A
1997DodgeDakota2.5LL4N/A
1997DodgeGrand Caravan3.0LV6N/A
1997DodgeGrand Caravan2.4LL4N/A
1997DodgeStratusN/A
1997JeepCherokeeN/A
1997JeepGrand Cherokee4.0LL6N/A
1997JeepTJN/Aw/ Rectangular Connector
1997JeepWranglerN/Aw/ Rectangular Connector
1997MitsubishiEclipse2.0LL4N/A
1997PlymouthBreezeN/A
1997PlymouthGrand VoyagerN/A
1997PlymouthVoyagerN/A
1995ChryslerCirrus2.4LL4N/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:

560278735S1500TX81TX81T

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.

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