{"product_id":"16-pin-led-matrix-headlight-connector-oem-33472-1601-33482-1606-type-a-b-female-male","title":"16-Pin LED Matrix Headlight Connector OEM 33472-1601 \/ 33482-1606 – Type A\/B Female \u0026 Male","description":"\u003ch2\u003e16-Pin LED Matrix Headlight Wire Harness Connector – OEM 33472-1601 \/ 33482-1606 | Type A \u0026amp; B Female + Male\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOEM 33472-1601 \/ 33482-1606\u003c\/strong\u003e are 16-pin connectors used in advanced LED matrix (pixel) headlight assembly harnesses. The 16-pin configuration is required for the most complex headlight systems — LED matrix headlights with individual LED segment control, Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), Adaptive High Beam Assist (AHB), headlight leveling, DRL, turn signal, and CAN bus node circuits all in a single connector. Available in Type A Female, Type B Female, Male, and a 20cm Male-and-Female pair, bare or with 15cm pre-wired leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Part Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33472-1601 (Type A Female) \/ 33482-1606 (Type B Female)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16-pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Type A Female \/ Type B Female \/ Male \/ Male-and-Female pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing material:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-temp nylon (PA66)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare connector \/ 15cm pre-wired \/ 20cm Male-and-Female pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e LED matrix headlight, AFS, AHB headlight assembly harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 16 Pins? – The LED Matrix Headlight Circuit Breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLED matrix (pixel) headlights represent the current pinnacle of automotive lighting technology. Unlike conventional LED headlights with a single LED driver, matrix headlights contain multiple independently controlled LED segments that can be selectively dimmed or switched off to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic while maintaining maximum illumination elsewhere. A 16-pin connector for a matrix headlight typically carries:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 1–2:\u003c\/strong\u003e LED matrix driver power supply (redundant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 3–4:\u003c\/strong\u003e LED matrix driver ground (redundant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 5–6:\u003c\/strong\u003e LED matrix CAN bus (CAN High \/ CAN Low)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 7–8:\u003c\/strong\u003e AFS stepper motor control (A \/ B phase)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 9–10:\u003c\/strong\u003e Headlight leveling motor control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin 11:\u003c\/strong\u003e DRL (Daytime Running Light) circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin 12:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turn signal circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin 13:\u003c\/strong\u003e Position \/ tail light circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin 14:\u003c\/strong\u003e AHB camera trigger signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin 15:\u003c\/strong\u003e Headlight module LIN bus\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin 16:\u003c\/strong\u003e Headlight module wake-up \/ enable signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFault Codes from a Degraded 16-Pin Headlight Connector\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA corroded or damaged 16-pin headlight connector can disable the entire headlight module, generating multiple simultaneous B-codes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB1000–B1099:\u003c\/strong\u003e Headlight module internal fault \/ communication loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB1600–B1699:\u003c\/strong\u003e AFS stepper motor circuit fault\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB1700–B1799:\u003c\/strong\u003e Headlight leveling motor circuit fault\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eU0140:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lost communication with Body Control Module (if headlight CAN bus is affected)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eU0073:\u003c\/strong\u003e CAN bus off (if headlight module CAN node is lost)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAFS Calibration After Connector Repair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter any headlight module harness repair, the following calibrations are recommended:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAFS headlight calibration\u003c\/strong\u003e — required to re-establish the headlight module’s reference position after power interruption\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptive High Beam Assist (AHB) calibration\u003c\/strong\u003e — required to re-align the camera-based glare-free high beam system\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadlight leveling calibration\u003c\/strong\u003e — required if the leveling motor circuit was interrupted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a compatible scan tool (VCDS for VW\/Audi, ISTA for BMW, XENTRY for Mercedes, Techstream for Toyota) to perform these calibrations after connector replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What vehicles use OEM 33472-1601 \/ 33482-1606?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Cross-reference OEM 33472-1601 \/ 33482-1606 with your vehicle’s wiring diagram to confirm fitment. These connectors are used in LED matrix headlight harnesses across multiple automotive brands. The part numbers are Molex-series connector designations used by multiple OEMs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between Type A (33472-1601) and Type B (33482-1606)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Type A and Type B use different housing geometries (locking tab position, cavity arrangement) to prevent mis-mating between left and right headlight assemblies or between different headlight module generations. Match the type to your existing connector housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: My headlight works but AFS doesn’t — could this be the connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. If the AFS stepper motor circuit pins (typically pins 7–8) are corroded, the AFS function will fail while the basic headlight illumination continues to work. This is a common symptom of partial connector corrosion on 16-pin headlight connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are terminals included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, terminals are included with all variants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cable Parts Online","offers":[{"title":"Male","offer_id":47831529980149,"sku":"14:202642826#Male","price":22.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male 15CM","offer_id":47831530078453,"sku":"14:200004891#Male 15CM","price":50.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A Female","offer_id":47831530012917,"sku":"14:200004889#A Female","price":22.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A Female 15CM","offer_id":47831529881845,"sku":"14:200003699#A Female 15CM","price":50.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"B Female","offer_id":47831530045685,"sku":"14:200004890#B Female","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"B Female 15CM","offer_id":47831529914613,"sku":"14:200002130#B Female 15CM","price":53.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male and Female 20CM","offer_id":47831529947381,"sku":"14:200001951#Male and Female 20CM","price":96.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3494\/0149\/files\/Sfa0dc2a0a5c645afa51ee5ba61edf0d2m.webp?v=1773629031","url":"https:\/\/www.csldmcml.com\/products\/16-pin-led-matrix-headlight-connector-oem-33472-1601-33482-1606-type-a-b-female-male","provider":"Cable Parts Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}