Standard Ignition S-1691 Running Board Control Module Connector

Running Board Control Module Connector for Liftgate Repairs

Standard Ignition S-1691 is a male electrical connector for liftgate-related repairs on a wide range of GM vehicles. It is built with six female blade terminals and includes butt splices for a direct repair connection when the original connector is damaged, corroded, or no longer making a reliable contact.

Use this connector when servicing liftgate wiring on Chevrolet Equinox, Traverse, Tahoe, Silverado, Suburban, and related Buick, Cadillac, GMC, and Saturn applications. Standard Ignition S-1691 is designed for technicians who need a clean electrical repair at the connector level.

Key Features

• Male connector design for liftgate electrical repair
• Six female blade terminals for the specified circuit layout
• Includes butt splices for wire repair work
• High-grade materials for consistent conductivity and secure connection
• Built for GM liftgate applications across multiple model years
• Cross-references Standard Ignition S-1691 with common OE-style replacement numbers such as 88988498 and EC1188

Detailed Description

This Running Board Control Module Connector is part of Standard Ignition’s pigtails and sockets lineup, created for electrical jobs where the factory connector has failed. The S-1691 uses a six-terminal blade layout with a male connector body and female terminals, making it suitable for restoring the connection at the liftgate harness. It is a practical repair solution for vehicles such as the 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox, 2009-2017 Chevrolet Traverse, 2009-2016 Buick Enclave, 2009-2016 Cadillac SRX, and 2009-2016 GMC Acadia.

Standard Ignition focuses on connector materials and terminal design to support stable electrical contact and dependable signal transfer. For technicians working on GM liftgate wiring, S-1691 provides a direct replacement path when the original connector shows heat damage, broken locking features, or terminal wear.

What It Helps Fix

• Intermittent liftgate electrical operation
• Corroded or heat-damaged connector terminals
• Broken connector housings or locking tabs
• Open circuits caused by damaged wiring at the connector
• Poor terminal contact at the liftgate harness

Installation Notes and Tips

Match the connector shape, terminal count, and wire layout before splicing. Verify the vehicle’s liftgate connector style and compare the existing harness to the S-1691 before cutting any wires. Use proper crimping and sealing practices when joining the included butt splices, and confirm terminal seating before reconnecting the harness.

Compatible With 2006-2017 Cadillac SRX, 2007-2009 Cadillac Escalade, 2007-2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 2007-2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT, 2007-2009 Chevrolet Avalanche, 2007-2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 2007-2009 Chevrolet Suburban 2500, 2007-2009 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2007-2009 GMC Yukon, 2009-2017 Chevrolet Traverse, and other listed GM liftgate applications.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition develops electrical connectors with technician-focused fit and material selection, using industry research and development to address common connector failure points. Part number S-1691 is built for repair work where original equipment connectors no longer perform reliably.