TE Connectivity 174259-2 Econoseal J 4-Way Male Cap

The Component: Genuine TE Connectivity 174259-2 (Alternative: 0-0174259-2 / Part Alias: ECONOSEAL-J MK-2 CAP ASSY 4P) 4-way male automotive sealed connector housing cap. Econoseal J Series Mark II+ (.070) 4-position 2-row male tab inline shroud casing (Black / PBT / Sealed / Cable Mount Inline Cap / Mating Tab Width 1.8mm).

Applications & Fitment: Designed as a high-reliability factory original equipment (OE) harsh-environment inline connection solution for low-voltage signal and power split configurations. Most notably specified across prominent Japanese passenger car grids (including Nissan, Mazda, and Toyota platform architectures) as the definitive male inline interface for rear bumper wiring looms, exterior lighting drops, parking sensor feeds, and chassis-run harness links.

Engineered specifically to partner inline with female plugs to create a watertight, dustproof cable-to-cable joint within tight automotive cavities where space limitations demand a highly compact, multi-row footprint. Highly vulnerable to integrated mounting tab fractures if subjected to severe mechanical strain, or face-shroud tracking alignment distortion if forced blindly against misaligned female socket mates during field workshop troubleshooting.

Technical Attributes:

- Manufacturer Part Number: 174259-2 / 0-0174259-2 (Brand: TE Connectivity / AMP Genuine Class)

- Global Logistics & Manufacturing Tracking Code: EG9420-000

- Product Series Taxonomy: Econoseal J Series Mark II+ (.070 Class Interconnect Infrastructure)

- Configuration: 4-Position / 4-Way Male Tab Housing, Dual-Row 2x2 Layout Matrix

- Connector Style: Cap Housing for Male Tab Contacts (Inline Free-Hanging Shroud)

- Connection Layout Type: Wire-to-Wire Interconnect Channel

- Terminal Seating Sizing: 1.80mm (.071 inch) nominal contact tab width footprint path

- Mating Center-Line Pitch: 4.80mm horizontal cavity alignment spacing grid

- Row-to-Row Spacing: 5.60mm vertical layout track alignment

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

- Color Profile: Factory Solid Black Shroud

- Net Component Weight: 5.10 grams

- Primary Locking Feature: On the terminal lance system (Integrated primary locking fingers)

- Environmental Sealing Level: High-performance watertight and dustproof protection certified for harsh under-chassis environments; relies on a robust internal wire-entry rubber grommet and a secure interface seal when mated to its female partner

- Circuit Performance Thresholds: Optimized for 12V DC vehicle electrical architectures carrying low-voltage logic signal paths or medium power up to a maximum 10A to 14A reference ceiling

- Operational Thermal Window: Premium wide-range thermal stability certified for continuous service from -30°C to +105°C

- Target Male Terminal Contacts (Not Included): Fits standard TE Econoseal J Mark II .070 series male tab crimp contacts, including 24-20 AWG runs (such as 171631-1 / 171631-2) or 20-16 AWG larger primary wire paths (such as 171663-1 / 171663-4)

- Required Secondary Locking Plates (Not Included): Must be paired with a matching yellow secondary lock plate plug (such as 174260-7 or 1-174260-1) to ensure definitive terminal positioning assurance (TPA)

- Associated Rubber Wire Seals (Not Included): Accommodates Econoseal 070 individual wire insulation single-wire seals (such as 2822352-1 or matching dummy cavity blanking plug 2822357-1)

- Mating Counterpart Housing: Pairs seamlessly inline as the direct male partner to TE Connectivity Econoseal J Mark II series 4-way female socket housing blocks, including the 174257-2 inline plug receptacle

- Commercial Access: Tiered B2B wholesale trade volume pricing breaks apply instantly inside your basket for independent tuning garages, loom remanufacturers, and trade auto-electrical stockists.