TE AMP 368161-1 JPT 3-Way Female Connector 2.8mm Connector Housing

The Component: Genuine TE Connectivity / AMP 3-position female receptacle housing / Junior Power Timer (JPT) 2.8mm waterproof automotive connector plug / Compact 1x3 single-row inline cavity layout / 5.0mm centerline pitch profile / Primary top-latching arm with integrated silicone interface seal and secondary terminal locking feature / Molded from high-grade, glass-filled Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT-GF) resin / Component Part Number: 368161-1 / Alternate OEM Identifiers: TE Connectivity 368161-1 / AMP 368161-1 / JPT 3-Pin Female Plug / 2.8mm 3-Way Receptacle Housing / 3-Pin Sensor Connector Black / VAG Sensor Plug 368161-1.

Applications & Fitment: High-reliability waterproof female electrical connector housing engineered for engine bay, sensor, and chassis sub-harnesses across VAG (Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda), BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volvo, and European OEM vehicle platforms. Designed specifically to hold three 2.8mm Junior Power Timer (JPT) female receptacle contacts with individual silicone wire cavity seals on a 1x3 grid layout. Widely specified for throttle body sensors, camshaft and crankshaft position sensors, pressure/temperature sensors, EVAP purge valves, and ignition coil sub-harnesses requiring full IP67 weatherproofing integrity. Engineered to withstand severe engine bay vibration, fluid exposure (oils, fuel, coolant, wash fluids), and extreme thermal cycling (-40 to 125 degrees Celsius). Essential stock for auto-electricians, European vehicle specialists, harness repair technicians, and trade distributors.

Technical Attributes:

- OEM Part Number: 368161-1 (Manufacturer: TE Connectivity / AMP)

- Product Component Classification: 2.8mm Junior Power Timer (JPT) Female Receptacle Housing

- Connector Family Series: AMP Junior Power Timer (JPT) System

- Application Profile: Cable-to-Component / Cable-to-Cable Inline Connections

- Connection Type: Wire-to-Device / Wire-to-Wire Receptacle Housing

- Total Position Count: 3-Way / 3-Pin Female Plug

- Cavity Layout Matrix: 1 Row x 3 Columns Configuration Profile (5.0mm Pitch)

- Compatible Contact System Class: 2.8mm Mating Tab Width (Junior Power Timer Receptacles)

- Terminal System Compatibility: Accepts TE AMP Junior Power Timer female socket contacts (e.g., 927771, 927770 series) and individual single wire seals (e.g., 828904 series / 828922 blanking plugs)

- Ingress Protection Status: Weatherproof / Waterproof Fully Sealable (IP67 Rated)

- Structural Material Base: Glass-Filled Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT-GF)

- Color Profile: Factory Solid Black Body with Orange Interface Seal

- Operating Temperature Limit: -40 to 125 degrees Celsius

- Commercial Procurement Status: Provided as an individual unpopulated 3-way female housing assembly with internal interface seal. Female JPT crimp terminals, single wire cavity seals, cavity plugs, and mating sensor headers are sold separately. Multi-tier trade volume discounts apply automatically at checkout.