Sumitomo 6188-0589 2-Way Male HX Sealed 040 Connector Housing

The Component: Genuine Sumitomo Wiring Systems OEM 2-position sealed male connector housing / Compact HX 040 series waterproof automotive inline plug / 1x2 single-row inline cavity layout / Primary external locking catch / Integrated bottom stay/bracket mounting rail / Molded from heat-stabilized, impact-resistant PBT resin / Component Part Number: 6188-0589 / Alternate OEM Identifier: 61880589.

Applications & Fitment: Ultra-compact waterproof male electrical connector assembly engineered for space-restricted under-bonnet, chassis, and powersports wiring environments. Heavily specified across Japanese OEM vehicle platforms—including Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, and Yamaha—for ambient air temperature sensors, wheel speed / ABS sensors, side marker indicators, washer level switches, and motorcycle harness inline connections requiring 1.0mm (040) male pin contacts and individual wire seals. Features an external mounting slot on the bottom housing to secure the connector directly to vehicle brackets, mitigating wire strain and vibration damage. Operating temperature range spans -40 up to 120 degrees Celsius. Essential catalog stock for auto-electricians, motorsport harness fabricators, and component trade distributors.

Technical Attributes:

- Manufacturer Part Number: 6188-0589 / 61880589 (Brand: Sumitomo Wiring Systems)

- Product Component Classification: HX 040 Sealed Series Male Connector Housing

- Total Position Count: 2-Way / 2-Cavity Male Plug

- Cavity Layout Matrix: 1x2 Single-Row Inline Configuration Profile

- Terminal System Compatibility: Accepts Sumitomo HX 040 Series 1.0mm (040) Male Crimp Pin Contacts (e.g., 8100-2785, 8100-3619 series)

- Mounting Provision: Integrated Slot for Body Bracket/Stay Fixation

- Ingress Protection Status: Weatherproof / Waterproof Fully Sealable (Requires compatible 040 wire seals such as 7165-0395, 7165-0842)

- Structural Material Base: Premium Heat-Stabilized Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)

- Color Profile: Factory Black Body

- Operating Temperature Limit: -40 to 120 degrees Celsius

- Commercial Procurement Status: Provided as an individual unpopulated 2-way male housing assembly. Male crimp pin terminals, individual wire seals, and mating female connector housing assemblies (e.g., Sumitomo 6189-0891) are purchased separately. Multi-tier trade volume discounts apply automatically at checkout.