TE Connectivity 968402-1 3-Way Female MQS Connector Housing

The Component: Genuine TE Connectivity OEM 3-position female socket housing / Premium Micro Quadlok System (MQS) 0.63mm unsealed automotive connector plug / Compact 1x3 single-row inline cavity layout / Top latching clip mechanism with integrated secondary terminal locking retainer / Molded from heat- and impact-resistant PBT-GF resin / Component Part Number: 968402-1 / Alternate OEM Identifiers: 9684021 / TE 968402-1 / AMP MQS 3-Way Female Black / European Interior & Sensor Harness Plug.

Applications & Fitment: High-reliability unsealed female electrical connector housing engineered for interior signal distribution, sensor interface, and low-current sub-harnesses across European OEM vehicle platforms (BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Volvo). Designed specifically to accept 0.63mm MQS female crimp receptacle terminals in a compact 1x3 inline orientation. Widely specified for interior ambient lighting modules, rain and light sensors, park distance control (PDC) sensors, power mirror switch blocks, microphone modules, and overhead console control units. Features a lightweight, space-saving footprint engineered to withstand interior thermal cycling (-40 to 105 degrees Celsius) and continuous mechanical vibration. Essential stock for auto-electricians, European vehicle specialists, harness repair technicians, and automotive trade distributors.

Technical Attributes:

- OEM Part Number: 968402-1 / 9684021 (Manufacturer: TE Connectivity / AMP)

- Product Component Classification: 0.63mm MQS Female Receptacle Connector Housing

- Connector Family Series: TE Connectivity AMP Micro Quadlok System (MQS)

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

- Cavity Layout Matrix: 1 Row x 3 Columns Inline Configuration Profile

- Compatible Terminal Blade Width: 0.63 mm (.025 Micro Quadlok System)

- Terminal System Compatibility: Accepts TE AMP MQS 0.63mm female crimp contacts (e.g., 968220-1, 968221-1, 1355717-1 series)

- Ingress Protection Status: Unsealed (Interior Cabin / Non-Waterproof Application)

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

- Color Profile: Factory Solid Black Body

- Operating Temperature Limit: -40 to 105 degrees Celsius

- Commercial Procurement Status: Provided as an individual unpopulated 3-way female housing assembly. Female crimp contacts and mating male pin headers / connectors are sold separately. Multi-tier trade volume discounts apply automatically at checkout.