VAG 8P0973722 2-Way Sealed Female Connector TE 1418588

The Component: Genuine VAG OEM 2-position heavy-duty sealed female flat contact receptacle / Premium TE Connectivity 1418588 AMP MCP 2.8 & JPT Series Automotive Inline Plug Assembly / High-capacity 2-way single-row inline matrix layout / Pre-fitted with a high-contrast side-loaded terminal position assurance (TPA) secondary locking retainer slide / Integrated top-mounted mechanical push-down thumb lock lever / Molded from premium, impact-resistant, glass-reinforced Polyamide (PA66-GF30) / Component Part Number: 8P0973722 / TE Cross-Reference: 1-1418588-1 / 1418588.

Applications & Fitment: High-capacity, waterproof, and vibration-proof electrical interface engineered to deliver protected high-current power distribution across Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, and Škoda automotive platforms. This authentic 2-pin 2.8mm VAG female housing block is a key factory standard specified for high-draw engine bay and chassis equipment. Common applications include vehicle horn assemblies, dual-tone warning blasts, windshield washer pump motors, secondary air injection valves, and select heavy-duty emission control solenoids. Designed to endure severe environmental stress, road spray, and continuous engine heat, its heavy-wall nylon body utilizes an internal perimeter silicone gasket to seal out contaminants. The side-mounted secondary lock mechanism provides absolute terminal position assurance (TPA); once the wide 2.8mm crimp socket contacts are seated into the cavity, snapping this lateral clip home mechanically pins the terminals to prevent contact back-out under severe vehicle harmonic vibrations. Crucial stocking inventory for specialized motorsport wiring loom construction, workshop electrical repair, and high-volume trade supply.

Technical Attributes:

- Manufacturer Part Number: 8P0973722 / 8P0 973 722 (TE Connectivity Cross-Reference: 1-1418588-1 / 1418588) (Brand: VAG / TE Connectivity)

- Product Component Classification: AMP MCP 2.8 / Junior Power Timer (JPT) Sealed Female Plug Block

- Total Position Count: 2-Way / 2-Cavity Female Housing

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

- Mating Terminal System Compatibility: Accepts genuine TE AMP MCP 2.8 or Junior Power Timer (JPT) series female crimp socket contacts (2.8mm flat tab blade width)

- Terminal Position Assurance: Lateral side-loaded high-visibility secondary locking slide wedge

- Primary Locking Mechanism: Integrated top-mounted robust push-down thumb release lever latch

- Ingress Protection Status: Completely Weatherproof / Waterproof Fully Sealable (Features integrated internal silicone interface seal)

- Structural Material Base: Polyamide 66 30% Glass Filled (PA66-GF30)

- Color Profile: Factory Matte Black outer body shell with a high-contrast integrated secondary locking clip

- Physical Dimensions: Length: 29.8 mm | Width: 20.4 mm | Height: 16.8 mm

- Commercial Procurement Status: Distributed as an individual bare contact housing unit with pre-installed inner seal and pre-staged side-lock wedge. Crimp socket contacts, single-wire channel seals (SWS), and male mating interfaces are ordered independently. Wholesale tiered trade pricing structures apply automatically at final checkout.