Gates 12044 HVAC Heater Hose - Auxiliary Heater Pipe-2 To Auxiliary Heater

Gates 12044 Molded Heater Hose Overview

The Gates 12044 molded heater hose is an OEM-style coolant hose built for tight engine compartments where a straight hose will not route correctly. It is formed from EPDM and sized with 16 mm inside diameters at both ends for a precise heater-circuit connection.

Compatible With 2001-2005 Chrysler Town & Country, Auxiliary Heater Pipe-2 To Auxiliary Heater, and other listed Chrysler, Dodge, and Voyager applications, this molded hose supports coolant, water, and air transfer. The Gates Molded Heater Hose line focuses on factory-shaped routing for service replacements that match the original path.

Key Features

• Gates part number 12044 molded heater hose
• EPDM construction for heater and coolant service
• Factory-molded shape for compact engine bay routing
• 16 mm inside diameter at both ends
• 10.3 in. centerline length for the listed application
• Approved for marine applications per manufacturer description
• Cross-reference: Dorman OE Solutions 626-301

Detailed Description

Gates 12044 is a molded coolant hose made for vehicles that use a formed heater line instead of a universal straight hose. Its OEM-style bend helps maintain the original routing in smaller, tighter-fitting engine compartments, which is important for Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Voyager, and Chrysler Grand Voyager heater connections. The hose is suitable for coolant, water, and air applications, and the EPDM material is selected for underhood fluid transfer service.

This part number 12044 is listed for Auxiliary Heater Pipe-2 To Auxiliary Heater positions on 2001-2005 Chrysler Town & Country, 2001-2005 Chrysler Voyager, 2001-2005 Dodge Caravan, 2001-2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, and 2001-2002 Chrysler Grand Voyager. If you are replacing a molded heater hose on these vehicles, Gates 12044 provides the correct formed profile for the specified routing.

What It Helps Fix

• Coolant leaks at a cracked or aged molded heater hose
• Restricted heater flow caused by hose collapse or internal wear
• Poor routing when a straight hose does not match the factory path
• Service issues on Auxiliary Heater Pipe-2 To Auxiliary Heater connections
• Replacement needs on Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, and related minivan heater circuits

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and heater-hose routing before installation. Match the 16 mm end sizes and the molded shape to the original hose path, especially on vehicles with limited clearance around the auxiliary heater circuit. Inspect adjoining pipes, clamps, and connection points for wear or corrosion before installing the replacement hose.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized supplier of automotive hose products, and this molded heater hose follows an OEM-style design for the listed applications. The Gates 12044 is built to the manufacturer’s stated material and dimensional specifications for direct-fit service on the confirmed vehicle applications.