Original VAG 3B0973813 6-Way Male Sealed Connector

The Component: Genuine VAG / TE Connectivity 3B0-973-813 6-way automotive sealed male pin tab housing inline coupling cap. 1.5mm Sealed Flat Contact Series 6-position single-row tab casing (Black / PA66 GF15 / Sealed / Male Inline Interface Shroud / Coding A Configuration / Factory Product Cross-Ref: 3B0973813 / TE Connectivity Baseline P/N: 1-1718806-1).

Applications & Fitment: Designed as a high-reliability factory original equipment (OE) harsh-environment connection solution for low-voltage signal distribution and powertrain telemetry runs. Extensively specified across the Volkswagen Audi Group platform grid (including Audi, Volkswagen, Seat, Skoda, and Porsche models) as the definitive male inline link for critical sensor tracks and multi-wire actuator lines. Most prominently utilized for mass airflow (MAF) sensors, electronic throttle bodies, headlight leveling sensor arrays, and tailgate/door-lock central control harness connections. Engineered to maintain absolute circuit continuity and environmental sealing integrity under grueling under-hood thermal cycles and continuous chassis-run harmonic vibration. Highly vulnerable to integrated mounting clip tab snapping if forced or pried aggressively during engine bay strip-downs, or internal rear guide wall distortion if male tabs are misaligned or twisted during manual harness mating procedures.

Technical Attributes:

- Manufacturer Part Number: 3B0-973-813 / 3B0973813 (Brand: TE Connectivity / VAG Genuine Factory Class)

- TE Connectivity Production Cross-Reference: 1-1718806-1 (Type 1-1718806-1 Array)

- Product Series Taxonomy: VAG Flat Contact Housing Series / 1.5mm Sealed Interconnect Group (Male inline Shroud)

- Configuration: 6-Position / 6-Way Male Tab Housing, Single-Row 1x6 Inline Grid

- Connector Style: Plug Cap Housing for Male Pin Tabs (Inline Shroud Profile)

- Connection Layout Type: Wire-to-Wire Free-Hanging Inline Interconnect Channel

- Terminal Seating Sizing: Accepts 1.5mm nominal entry width flat male pin tabs (Coding A Layout Tracking)

- Base Structural Compound: Premium 15% Glass-Fiber Reinforced Polyamide (PA66 GF15) engineering resin for maximum dimensional stability

- Color Profile: Factory Solid Black Casing

- Environmental Sealing Level: High-performance watertight, dustproof, and splashproof protection certified for exposed under-hood and chassis environments; relies on individual silicone wire-entry cavity insulation seals to preserve vacuum integrity

- Circuit Performance Thresholds: Certified low-voltage vehicle logic, sensor telemetry, and electronic control system distribution infrastructure

- Operational Thermal Window: Premium severe-duty parameters engineered to handle extreme engine compartment operating cycles from -40°C up to +125°C

- Target Male Terminal Contacts (Not Included): Fits standard TE Connectivity AMP MCP 1.5K series or matching Kostal/VAG 1.5mm flat male pin tabs with locking lances, typically handling wire cross-sections from 0.50mm² to 1.0mm² (20-18 AWG) or up to 1.5mm² thin-wall cabling lines

- Associated Single Wire Seals (Not Included): Relies on individual silicone rubber single-wire cavity insulation seals (matching your target wire outer diameter limits) to preserve structural waterproof vacuum integrity

- Mating Counterpart Interface: Pairs seamlessly inline as the direct male partner to matching VAG 6-way female plug housing arrays, specifically part number 3B0-973-713 (TE Cross-Ref: 1-1718806-1 mates with female 1-1534113-1)

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