Standard Ignition S3145 Engine Cooling Fan Resistor Connector

Engine Cooling Fan Resistor Connector for Select Vehicles

Standard Ignition S3145 is an engine cooling fan resistor connector built for direct electrical service on supported applications. It features a male connector with a rectangular housing, female blade terminals, and a 48 cm harness length for routing in the rear cooling fan circuit.

Compatible With Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram ProMaster 1500, Ram ProMaster 2500, Ram ProMaster 3500, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Journey, and Chrysler Town & Country applications that use this connector style.

Key Features

• Standard Ignition S3145 engine cooling fan resistor connector
• Male connector with rectangular housing
• Female blade terminals for two-wire connection
• 48 cm harness length for rear circuit routing
• Wire gauge support: 22-18 ga., 16-14 ga., and 12-10 ga.
• 0-degree bend angle for straightforward connector alignment
• Cross-references 68045336AA and EC3170 for the same application

Detailed Description

The Standard Ignition S3145 is an engine cooling fan resistor connector used in rear cooling fan electrical circuits on select Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler vehicles. Its rectangular male connector design, two female blade terminals, and multi-range wire gauge support make it suitable for service work where the original connector has heat damage, corrosion, or terminal wear. The S3145 part number is also referenced as 68045336AA and EC3170 in related applications.

Vehicle coverage includes Fits 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Rear; Fits 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Rear; Fits 2019-2024 Ram 1500, Rear; Fits 2020-2024 Ram 2500; Fits 2020-2024 Ram 3500; Fits 2022-2024 Ram ProMaster 1500, Rear; Fits 2022-2024 Ram ProMaster 2500, Rear; Fits 2022-2024 Ram ProMaster 3500, Rear; Fits 2008-2020 Dodge Grand Caravan; Fits 2009-2020 Dodge Journey; and Fits 2008-2016 Chrysler Town & Country.

Common Repair Uses

• Repairing a melted or heat-damaged cooling fan resistor connector
• Restoring intermittent rear fan operation caused by terminal wear
• Replacing a corroded connector at the cooling fan resistor circuit
• Fixing poor electrical contact from damaged blade terminals
• Addressing wiring faults at the rear cooling fan connector

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector shape, terminal style, and wire gauge before installation. Match the harness routing to the original layout and confirm the vehicle uses the rear cooling fan application listed above. Inspect adjacent wiring and terminals for heat damage before connecting the replacement part.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition electrical connectors are built for service replacement in automotive cooling and electrical systems. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and rear application before ordering the S3145.