Standard Ignition S-1617 Window Defroster Connector

Window Defroster Connector for GM Applications

Standard Ignition S-1617 is a female electrical connector with two male blade terminals and two wires, supplied with butt splices for repair work. It is built for technicians replacing damaged connectors on GM vehicles where the original plug has heat, corrosion, or terminal damage.

Use this connector when servicing rear window defogger circuits and related electrical connections on select Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Pontiac, Saturn, and Oldsmobile models. Standard Ignition S-1617 is engineered with high-grade materials to support solid conductivity and a secure connection.

Key Features

• Female connector with 1 connector cavity
• 2 male blade terminals
• 2-wire design for straightforward repair routing
• Includes butt splices
• Built for electrical connector replacement work
• Standard Ignition S-1617 part number for catalog matching

Detailed Product Description

Standard Ignition S-1617 is a replacement window defroster connector used in a wide range of GM fitments from 1990 through 2008. It is listed across applications such as 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 2000 GMC Yukon, and 2006-2008 Cadillac SRX, along with many other Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac vehicles. This part number, S-1617, is intended for repair of worn, broken, or heat-damaged connector ends where a reliable two-terminal blade connection is required.

This part cross-references 12101836 and EC1114 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Broken or melted rear defroster connector repair
• Corroded terminal replacement on two-wire electrical circuits
• Restoring continuity in rear window defogger wiring
• Repairing damaged connector ends on GM HVAC-related electrical harnesses
• Replacing brittle factory connector housings on older vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Match the connector gender, terminal count, and wire count before installation. Verify terminal orientation and wire routing against the original harness, then secure the repair with the included butt splices. For best results, inspect the mating terminals for heat damage or corrosion before reconnecting. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and application notes before ordering S-1617.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition builds its pigtails and sockets using high-grade materials to support conductivity and consistent electrical contact. The brand’s product development focuses on technician-driven repair needs and on addressing common failure points found in original equipment connectors.