Sumitomo 6189-1012 6-Way Female HX 1.0mm Sealed Connector

The Component: Genuine Sumitomo HX Sealed Series 1.0mm (040) high-performance 6-way female receptacle connector housing. Features a 6-position dual-row compact layout / Matte Black PBT stabilization body / High-grade environmental sealing chassis designed for inline routing / Automotive engine management and powertrain interface plug / Component Part Number: 6189-1012 / Global Order Reference: 61891012.

Applications & Fitment: Engineered to deliver uninterrupted, weather-sealed signal and low-current routing within high-vibration engine bays, severe motorsport wiring frames, and protected automotive body looms. This genuine 6-pin Sumitomo female receptacle is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part widely specified across major Japanese vehicle architectures, including extensive applications on Honda, Toyota, and Nissan wire assemblies. It is primarily deployed for wire-to-wire inline harness extensions or direct wire-to-device setups, pinning high-reliability components such as camshaft position sensors, accelerator pedal interfaces, electronic steering modules, and multi-channel sensory tracks. Molded from premium, heat-stabilized Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), the housing boasts outstanding tensile stiffness and robust resistance against automotive lubricants, fuel vapors, and road grime. Internal terminal stability is maintained via a top-mounted snap latch arm paired with a dedicated secondary Terminal Position Assurance (TPA) retainer clip (Sumitomo reference 6918-2056). This dual-locking structure ensures terminals are completely seated inside their cavities, eliminating terminal backing or intermittent signal loss under intense mechanical vibration. The dense 1.0mm (040) configuration allows for 6 separate circuit paths to be routed through an exceptionally compact footprint, utilizing high-grade silicone single-wire seals (SWS) to prevent moisture ingress and pass demanding water-pressure testing. An indispensable, production-grade replacement part for specialized auto-electrical workshops, professional harness builders, and precise EFI troubleshooting.

Technical Attributes:

- Manufacturer Part Number: 6189-1012 / 61891012 (Brand: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd)

- Product Series Taxonomy: HX Sealed Series 1.0mm (040) Interconnection System

- Configuration: 6-Position / 6-Way Female Receptacle Assembly, Dual-Row Matrix Layout

- Contact System Terminal Envelope: Tailored explicitly for Sumitomo HX 1.0mm female box terminals (Compatible terminal part series references: 8100-3067 and 8100-3068)

- Connector Style: Receptacle Housing for Female Sockets (Inline/Free-Hanging or Cable Mount Loom Interface)

- Environmental Sealing Level: High-performance waterproof system featuring an initial seal pressure rating of 98kPa Min. (49kPa Min. after durability cycles) utilizing an internal perimeter ring seal and individual single-wire seals

- Cable Accommodation Accessories: Form-fitted to accept standard HX series wire seals (Part numbers 7165-1075, 7165-0621, 7165-0622) and dummy cavity plugs (Part number 7165-0432)

- Secondary Locking Architecture: Features a primary outer locking bridge reinforced by a matching front-loading TPA retainer block (Part number: 6918-2056)

- Electrical Performance Ratings: Contact Resistance: Initial 5mΩ Max. (10mΩ Max. post-test testing ceiling) | Leak Current: 100μA Max. | Insulation Resistance: 100MΩ Min.

- Base Structural Compound: Premium Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) engineering polymer

- Color Profile: Factory Standard Uniform Black body housing

- Mating Counterpart Interface: Pairs seamlessly inline inside wire-to-wire extensions as the direct female partner to the matching 6-way male HX sealed block (Part Number: 6188-0658)

- Commercial Access: Available as loose individual housing bodies, standard trade pack workshop refill boxes, or bulk trade logistics shipments. Tiered B2B wholesale volume pricing breaks apply instantly inside your basket for independent garages, custom loom builders, and trade auto-electrical stockists.