VAG 420 973 716 16-Way DSG Gearbox Connector Housing

The Component: Genuine VAG OEM 16-position circular female socket housing plug / Automatic transmission and DSG mechatronics wiring harness connector / Quarter-turn outer bayonet locking sleeve mechanism with integrated internal silicone radial seal / High-temperature glass-reinforced polyamide resin construction / Component Part Number: 420 973 716 / Alternate OEM Identifiers: VAG 420973716 / 420-973-716 / TE Connectivity / VW Audi 16-Pin Gearbox Plug / DSG Mechatronic Connector / 0B5 DL501 Transmission Plug / 16-Way Round Automatic Transmission Harness Connector.

Applications & Fitment: Heavy-duty, high-reliability waterproof circular female electrical connector plug engineered for automatic transmission casing and mechatronic lead harness interfaces across Audi, Volkswagen, Seat, Skoda, and Porsche vehicle platforms. Designed specifically to interface with internal transmission case pass-through connector sleeves on DSG 7-speed (0B5 / DL501), 6-speed DSG (02E / DQ250), 7-speed S-Tronic (DQ500 / 0BT / 0BH), and ZF 6HP/8HP automatic gearboxes. Houses 16 round receptacle terminals conveying solenoid control lines, gear position sensor signals, transmission oil temperature sensor data, and CAN-bus communications. Engineered to withstand continuous gear oil exposure, extreme underbody vibration, road debris, spray, and high thermal gradients (-40 to 140 degrees Celsius). Essential repair stock for transmission specialists, auto-electricians, VAG technicians, and wiring harness builders replacing damaged or fluid-wicked transmission plugs.

Technical Attributes:

- OEM Part Number: 420 973 716 / 420973716 (Manufacturer: TE Connectivity for VAG)

- Product Component Classification: Circular Bayonet-Locking Female Transmission Harness Plug

- Connector Family Series: VAG Sealed Round Transmission Series (16-Pin Class)

- Connection Type: Wire-to-Device / Wire-to-Case Transmission Mechatronic Interface

- Total Position Count: 16-Way / 16-Pin Female Plug

- Cavity Configuration Profile: Concentric Circular Multi-Pin Layout Matrix

- Mating Mechanism: Quarter-Turn Twist-and-Lock Outer Bayonet Ring

- Terminal Contact Compatibility: Accepts standard round female crimp socket terminals (1.5mm / 2.8mm pin class) and individual silicone wire cavity seals

- Ingress Protection Status: Fully Waterproof and Fluid-Resistant (IP68 Rated)

- Structural Material Base: Glass-Filled Polyamide (PA66-GF)

- Color Profile: Solid Black Housing with Yellow/Red Internal Seal Ring

- Operating Temperature Limit: -40 to 140 degrees Celsius

- Commercial Procurement Status: Provided as an individual unpopulated 16-way circular female plug shell with sealing ring. Round crimp terminals, wire seals, and pre-pigtail harness options sold separately. Multi-tier trade volume discounts apply automatically at checkout.