Standard Ignition S3168 Engine Cooling Fan Motor Connector

Engine Cooling Fan Motor Connector for Hyundai and Kia

Standard Ignition S3168 is an engine cooling fan motor connector built for direct-fit service on select Hyundai and Kia applications. It features a male connector with a square housing, 3 blade terminals, and 12-gauge wiring for a secure electrical connection in the cooling fan circuit.

Key Features

• Engine cooling fan motor connector for cooling system electrical repair
• Male connector with 1 connector cavity and square housing
• 3 female blade terminals for the fan motor connection
• 12 ga. wire with 38 cm harness length for service routing
• 1 1/2 in. housing length and 0-degree bend angle
• Standard Ignition S3168 cross-references EC3193 and PT3943 for the same application

Detailed Description

Standard Ignition S3168 is a replacement engine cooling fan motor connector for vehicles that use a 3-terminal blade-style connection at the fan motor. The square connector body, 12-gauge wire, and 38 cm harness length support a clean repair when the original connector is heat-damaged, corroded, or no longer locking securely. This part number is used in select Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Sonata, and Santa Fe applications, as well as Kia Optima, Sorento, Sportage, and Hyundai Tucson models. If you are searching for a Hyundai Sonata cooling fan motor connector, Kia Sorento fan motor connector, or Hyundai Tucson engine cooling fan connector, S3168 matches the listed OE-style application.

What It Helps Fix

• Intermittent cooling fan operation caused by a damaged connector
• Heat-related melting or deformation at the fan motor plug
• Corrosion or terminal wear at the cooling fan electrical connection
• Loose or unreliable contact at the engine cooling fan motor
• Electrical faults traced to the fan motor connector on Hyundai and Kia vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector shape, terminal count, and wire gauge against the original part before installation. Match the vehicle application and inspect the fan motor side for heat damage, corrosion, or terminal spread before reconnecting. Confirm proper terminal engagement and secure routing of the 38 cm harness away from moving or high-heat components. Standard Ignition S3168 is listed for 2013-2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 2011-2013 Hyundai Sonata, 2011-2013 Kia Optima, 2011-2013 Kia Sorento, 2007-2009 Kia Sorento, 2010-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2005-2009 Hyundai Tucson, and 2005-2009 Kia Sportage.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition supplies replacement electrical components for service applications, and S3168 is built to match the listed connector style and fitment requirements for the specified Hyundai and Kia vehicles. Part number S3168 is also referenced by EC3193 and PT3943 for the same application.