VAG OEM 8K0 973 706 6-Way Female Sealed Connector Housing

The Component: Genuine VAG OEM 6-position sealed female socket housing / Premium Volkswagen Audi Group 6-way waterproof automotive connector plug / 1x6 single-row inline cavity matrix / Red CPA (Connector Position Assurance) locking slide latch / Purple internal secondary terminal retention clip / High-integrity internal perimeter seal / Molded from heat-stabilized, impact-resistant PBT / Component Part Number: 8K0 973 706 / Alternate OEM Identifier: 8K0973706.

Applications & Fitment: High-density waterproof electrical connector assembly engineered for demanding front-end, chassis, and under-bonnet environments. Heavily specified across VAG vehicle platforms—including Audi A4, A5, A6, Q5, VW Golf, Passat, and Tiguan—for LED headlight main plugs, daytime running light (DRL) modules, front parking/radar sensors, and electronic exhaust flap actuators. Designed explicitly to house 1.5mm MCON series female crimp socket terminals. Features a dual locking system (internal purple secondary lock plus top red CPA slide) to eliminate terminal back-out and prevent accidental disconnects caused by severe engine vibration. Engineered to withstand harsh thermal conditions from -40 up to 120 degrees Celsius. Essential catalog stock for auto-electrical repair specialists, harness builders, and automotive trade distributors.

Technical Attributes:

- Manufacturer Part Number: 8K0 973 706 / 8K0973706 (Brand: VAG / TE Connectivity OEM supplier)

- Product Component Classification: Sealed Female Socket Housing Assembly

- Total Position Count: 6-Way / 6-Cavity Female Plug

- Cavity Layout Matrix: 1x6 Single-Row Inline Configuration Profile

- Terminal System Compatibility: Accepts 01.5mm MCON Female Crimp Socket Contacts

- Locking System Integrity: Integrated Purple Secondary Lock with Red Top CPA (Connector Position Assurance) Slide

- Ingress Protection Status: Weatherproof / Waterproof Fully Sealable (Requires compatible wire seals)

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

- Color Profile: Factory Black Housing with Red CPA Slide and Purple Secondary Retainer

- Operating Temperature Limit: -40 to 120 degrees Celsius

- Commercial Procurement Status: Provided as an individual unpopulated 6-way female housing assembly. Female crimp socket terminals, individual wire seals, and mating male connector assemblies (e.g., 8K0 973 806) are purchased separately. Multi-tier trade volume discounts apply automatically at checkout.