
Standard Ignition S3162 Engine Cooling Fan Resistor Connector
Engine Cooling Fan Resistor Connector for Hyundai and Kia
Standard Ignition S3162 is an engine cooling fan resistor connector built for select Hyundai and Kia applications that use a 3-blade terminal layout. It features a male rectangular connector housing with 12-gauge wiring and a 370 mm harness length for service replacement on cooling fan resistor circuits.
Key Features
- Male rectangular connector with 3 female blade terminals
- 12 ga. wire gauge for cooling fan resistor circuit service
- 370 mm harness length, 14.75 in. overall harness length
- 1 1/4 in. housing length for compact routing
- Direct replacement style for select Hyundai and Kia cooling fan resistor connections
- Standard Ignition S3162 part number for catalog matching and lookup
Detailed Description
Standard Ignition S3162 is an engine cooling fan resistor connector used in repair and replacement work on vehicles that rely on a 3-terminal blade-style connection. The rectangular male connector design, 0-degree bend angle, and 12-gauge harness help support a clean electrical connection in the cooling fan resistor circuit. This part number is commonly searched for Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Forte, and Kia Soul cooling fan connector repairs, as well as other listed Hyundai and Kia models.
This part cross-references EC3187 and PT3937 for the same application. Standard Ignition S3162 is also referenced for fitment on 2007-2024 Hyundai and Kia vehicles listed below.
What It Is Used For
- Repairing a damaged cooling fan resistor connector
- Restoring electrical contact at the fan resistor terminal
- Addressing melted, brittle, or corroded connector housings
- Correcting intermittent cooling fan operation caused by poor terminal connection
- Replacing a worn connector on Hyundai and Kia cooling fan circuits
Installation Notes and Tips
- Verify the vehicle uses a 3-blade terminal cooling fan resistor connector before ordering.
- Fitment includes applications marked “Multiple Connectors Required”; confirm the connector style against the original part.
- Inspect the mating terminals, wiring, and resistor connector area for heat damage before installation.
- Match the connector shape, terminal gender, and harness routing to the original configuration.
Quality Assurance
Standard Ignition S3162 is cataloged as an OE-style electrical connector replacement for select Hyundai and Kia cooling fan resistor applications. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and connector style before installation.
| Brand | Standard Ignition |
|---|---|
| Part Number | S3162 |
| Bend Angle (Deg.) | 0 |
| Connector Gender | Male |
| Connector Quantity | 1 |
| Connector Shape | Rectangle |
| Gauge | 12 ga. |
| Harness Length (mm.) | 370 |
| Harness Length - cm | 37 |
| Harness Length - inches | 14.75 |
| Housing Length (in) | 1 1/4 |
| Terminal Gender | Female |
| Terminal Quantity | 3 |
| Terminal Type | Blade |
| Wire Quantity | 3 |
This part fits 161 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kia | Soul | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2023 | Kia | Soul | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2022 | Hyundai | Accent | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2022 | Hyundai | Ioniq | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2022 | Hyundai | Kona | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2022 | Kia | Forte | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2022 | Kia | Forte5 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2022 | Kia | Seltos | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2022 | Kia | Soul | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2021 | Hyundai | Accent | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2021 | Hyundai | Elantra | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2021 | Hyundai | Ioniq | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2021 | Hyundai | Kona | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2021 | Hyundai | Tucson | N/A | ||||
| 2021 | Kia | Forte | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2021 | Kia | Forte5 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2021 | Kia | Niro | N/A | ||||
| 2021 | Kia | Seltos | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2021 | Kia | Soul | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2021 | Kia | Sportage | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2020 | Hyundai | Accent | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2020 | Hyundai | Elantra | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2020 | Hyundai | Elantra GT | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2020 | Hyundai | Ioniq | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2020 | Hyundai | Kona | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2020 | Hyundai | Tucson | N/A | ||||
| 2020 | Kia | Forte | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2020 | Kia | Forte5 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2020 | Kia | Niro | N/A | ||||
| 2020 | Kia | Optima | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2020 | Kia | Soul | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2020 | Kia | Sportage | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2019 | Hyundai | Accent | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2019 | Hyundai | Elantra | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2019 | Hyundai | Elantra GT | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2019 | Hyundai | Ioniq | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2019 | Hyundai | Kona | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2019 | Hyundai | Sonata | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2019 | Hyundai | Tucson | N/A | ||||
| 2019 | Kia | Forte | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2019 | Kia | Niro | N/A | ||||
| 2019 | Kia | Optima | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2019 | Kia | Soul | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2019 | Kia | Sportage | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2018 | Hyundai | Accent | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2018 | Hyundai | Elantra | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2018 | Hyundai | Elantra GT | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2018 | Hyundai | Ioniq | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2018 | Hyundai | Kona | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2018 | Hyundai | Sonata | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2018 | Hyundai | Tucson | N/A | ||||
| 2018 | Kia | Forte | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2018 | Kia | Forte5 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2018 | Kia | Niro | N/A | ||||
| 2018 | Kia | Optima | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2018 | Kia | Sedona | N/A | ||||
| 2018 | Kia | Soul | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2018 | Kia | Sportage | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2017 | Hyundai | Accent | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2017 | Hyundai | Elantra | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2017 | Hyundai | Elantra GT | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2017 | Hyundai | Ioniq | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2017 | Hyundai | Sonata | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2017 | Hyundai | Tucson | N/A | ||||
| 2017 | Hyundai | Veloster | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2017 | Kia | Forte | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2017 | Kia | Forte Koup | N/A | ||||
| 2017 | Kia | Forte5 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2017 | Kia | Niro | N/A | ||||
| 2017 | Kia | Optima | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2017 | Kia | Rio | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2017 | Kia | Sedona | N/A | ||||
| 2017 | Kia | Soul | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2017 | Kia | Soul EV | N/A | ||||
| 2017 | Kia | Sportage | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2016 | Hyundai | Accent | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2016 | Hyundai | Elantra | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2016 | Hyundai | Elantra GT | N/A | ||||
| 2016 | Hyundai | Tucson | N/A | ||||
| 2016 | Hyundai | Veloster | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2016 | Kia | Forte | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2016 | Kia | Forte Koup | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2016 | Kia | Forte5 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2016 | Kia | Optima | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2016 | Kia | Rio | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2016 | Kia | Sedona | N/A | ||||
| 2016 | Kia | Soul | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2016 | Kia | Sportage | N/A | ||||
| 2015 | Hyundai | Accent | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2015 | Hyundai | Elantra | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2015 | Hyundai | Elantra GT | N/A | ||||
| 2015 | Hyundai | Tucson | N/A | ||||
| 2015 | Hyundai | Veloster | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2015 | Kia | Forte | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2015 | Kia | Forte Koup | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2015 | Kia | Forte5 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2015 | Kia | Optima | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2015 | Kia | Rio | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2015 | Kia | Sedona | N/A | ||||
| 2015 | Kia | Soul | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2015 | Kia | Sportage | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2014 | Dodge | Attitude | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2014 | Hyundai | Accent | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2014 | Hyundai | Elantra | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2014 | Hyundai | Elantra Coupe | N/A | ||||
| 2014 | Hyundai | Elantra GT | N/A | ||||
| 2014 | Hyundai | Sonata | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2014 | Hyundai | Tucson | N/A | ||||
| 2014 | Hyundai | Veloster | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2014 | Kia | Forte | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2014 | Kia | Forte Koup | N/A | ||||
| 2014 | Kia | Forte5 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2014 | Kia | Optima | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2014 | Kia | Rio | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2014 | Kia | Soul | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2014 | Kia | Sportage | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2013 | Dodge | Attitude | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2013 | Hyundai | Accent | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2013 | Hyundai | Elantra | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2013 | Hyundai | Elantra Coupe | N/A | ||||
| 2013 | Hyundai | Elantra GT | N/A | ||||
| 2013 | Hyundai | Sonata | 2.4L | L4 | GAS | N/A | |
| 2013 | Hyundai | Tucson | N/A | ||||
| 2013 | Hyundai | Veloster | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2013 | Kia | Forte | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2013 | Kia | Forte Koup | N/A | ||||
| 2013 | Kia | Optima | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2013 | Kia | Rio | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2013 | Kia | Soul | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2013 | Kia | Sportage | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2012 | Dodge | Attitude | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2012 | Hyundai | Accent | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2012 | Hyundai | Elantra | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2012 | Hyundai | Genesis Coupe | N/A | ||||
| 2012 | Hyundai | Sonata | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2012 | Hyundai | Tucson | N/A | ||||
| 2012 | Hyundai | Veloster | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2012 | Kia | Forte | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2012 | Kia | Forte Koup | N/A | ||||
| 2012 | Kia | Optima | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2012 | Kia | Rio | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2012 | Kia | Soul | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2012 | Kia | Sportage | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2011 | Hyundai | Elantra | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2011 | Hyundai | Genesis Coupe | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Hyundai | Sonata | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2011 | Hyundai | Tucson | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Kia | Forte | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2011 | Kia | Forte Koup | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Kia | Optima | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2011 | Kia | Soul | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2011 | Kia | Sportage | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2010 | Hyundai | Elantra | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2010 | Hyundai | Genesis Coupe | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Hyundai | Tucson | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Kia | Forte | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2010 | Kia | Forte Koup | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Kia | Soul | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |
| 2009 | Hyundai | Elantra | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2008 | Hyundai | Elantra | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required | |||
| 2007 | Hyundai | Elantra | N/A | Multiple Connectors Required |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.