Gates 34845 Engine Coolant Thermostat

Integrated Housing Thermostat for Jeep, Ram, Fiat, Chrysler, and Dodge

Gates 34845 is an integrated housing thermostat built for precise coolant temperature control in modern engine cooling systems. It is an OE-performance replacement for select Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Compass, Jeep Renegade, Ram ProMaster City, Fiat 500X, Chrysler 200, and Dodge Dart applications.

The Gates Integrated Housing Thermostat line focuses on accurate temperature regulation in vehicles that use a thermostat and housing assembly together. Gates applies aftermarket research and development to provide a direct-fit alternative to dealership parts for these cooling system designs.

Key Features

• Integrated housing thermostat design for select late-model FCA vehicles
• Start-to-open temperature: 194°F / 90°C
• OE performance rating for factory-style operation
• 4 bolt holes for housing mounting
• 1 seal and 1 jiggle pin/check valve
• Check valve included; jiggle pin weep hole: no
• Outlet inside diameters: 1.14 in, 0.52 in, and 0.2 in
• Outlet outside diameters: 1.46 in, 0.765 in, and 0.31 in

Detailed Description

Gates part number 34845 is an engine coolant thermostat with integrated housing construction, engineered for vehicles that use a combined thermostat and housing assembly. It opens at 194°F, matching OE temperature requirements for listed applications, and is built to support stable coolant flow and consistent engine operating temperature. This part cross-references Dorman - Conduct-Tite 86008 for the same application.

Compatible With 2021-2023 Jeep Cherokee, N/A; 2021-2022 Jeep Compass, N/A; 2021 Jeep Renegade, N/A; 2014-2020 Jeep Cherokee, N/A; 2018-2020 Jeep Compass, N/A; 2015-2020 Jeep Renegade, N/A; 2015-2022 Ram ProMaster City, N/A; 2016-2018 Fiat 500X, N/A; 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, N/A; and 2013-2016 Dodge Dart, N/A.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a thermostat housing assembly with temperature control concerns
• Addressing engine temperature fluctuations on Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Compass models
• Restoring proper coolant regulation in Ram ProMaster City cooling systems
• Correcting thermostat-related overheating or slow warm-up conditions
• Servicing integrated housing cooling system layouts on Fiat 500X, Chrysler 200, and Dodge Dart vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine application by year, make, and model before installation. Confirm the housing style, bolt-hole pattern, and outlet dimensions against the removed part to ensure proper fitment. Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly and inspect the cooling system for contamination, leaks, or damaged hoses before reassembly. After installation, refill and bleed the cooling system according to the vehicle service procedure.

Quality Assurance

Gates develops integrated thermostat housing solutions for aftermarket use where OE-style temperature control is required. Part number 34845 is built to OE performance standards for the listed applications and reflects Gates’ focus on accurate cooling system regulation in integrated housing designs.