Sumitomo 6185-5179 RS Series 8-Way Female Connector Housing

The Component: Genuine Sumitomo OEM 8-position female socket housing / RS Series 2.3mm (090) waterproof automotive connector plug / Compact 2x4 dual-row inline cavity layout / Primary push-latch mechanism with integrated internal circumferential weather seal and secondary terminal locking retainer / Molded from high-grade, heat- and chemical-resistant Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) resin / Component Part Number: 6185-5179 / Alternate OEM Identifiers: Sumitomo 6185-5179 / 61855179 / RS Sealed 8-Pin Female Plug / 2.3mm 8-Way Female Housing / Inline Waterproof Female Connector / Black 8-Pin Sensor Plug.

Applications & Fitment: High-reliability waterproof female electrical connector housing engineered for chassis, transmission, door harness, and lighting sub-harnesses across Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, and Japanese OEM vehicle platforms. Designed specifically to hold eight 2.3mm (090 series) female socket contacts with individual silicone wire cavity seals on a 2x4 grid layout. Mates directly with male connector housing Sumitomo 6188-5542. Widely specified for inline door pass-throughs, taillight harness jumpers, transmission control interfaces, and chassis power distribution leads requiring full IP67 weatherproofing integrity. Engineered to withstand continuous engine and underbody vibration, severe fluid exposure (oils, fuel, road spray), and extreme thermal cycling (-40 to 125 degrees Celsius). Essential stock for auto-electricians, Japanese vehicle specialists, harness repair technicians, and trade distributors.

Technical Attributes:

- OEM Part Number: 6185-5179 / 61855179 (Manufacturer: Sumitomo Wiring Systems)

- Product Component Classification: 2.3mm (090 Series) Female Socket Connector Housing Device

- Connector Family Series: Sumitomo RS Series (2.3mm / 090 System)

- Application Profile: Housing Inline Cable-to-Cable Connections

- Connection Type: Wire-to-Wire / Wire-to-Device Inline Female Receptacle

- Total Position Count: 8-Way / 8-Pin Female Plug

- Cavity Layout Matrix: 2 Rows x 4 Columns Inline Configuration Profile

- Compatible Terminal Blade Width: 2.30 mm (090 Class) Female Socket Contacts

- Terminal System Compatibility: Accepts Sumitomo RS / TS / HD 090 female socket crimp terminals (e.g., 8100-1429 series) and individual silicone wire seals (e.g., 7165-0118 series / 7161-9787 dummy plugs)

- Directly Mating Part Number: Sumitomo 6188-5542 (RS Series 8-Way Male Housing - Black)

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

- Structural Material Base: Premium Grade Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)

- Color Profile: Factory Solid Black Body

- Operating Temperature Limit: -40 to 125 degrees Celsius

- Commercial Procurement Status: Provided as an individual unpopulated 8-way female housing assembly with internal seal. Female socket crimp terminals, wire seals, dummy plugs, and mating male connector housing (6188-5542) are sold separately. Multi-tier trade volume discounts apply automatically at checkout.