2.3mm Automotive Crimp Pins – OEM 1060-12-0122 / 1062-12-0122 | 20pcs Nickel & Gold Plated Male & Female

The OEM 1060-12-0122 / 1062-12-0122 are 2.3mm pitch automotive crimp pins used in medium-to-large gauge wire harness applications. The 2.3mm pitch accommodates heavier gauge wire (typically 14–18 AWG / 1.5–2.5mm²) for power supply, ground, and high-current actuator circuits. Sold in 20-piece packs in four variants: Nickel-plated Male, Nickel-plated Female, Gold-plated Male, and Gold-plated Female.

Key Specifications

• OEM Part Numbers: 1060-12-0122 (Male) / 1062-12-0122 (Female)
• Pitch: 2.3mm
• Wire range: 14–18 AWG (1.5–2.5mm²)
• Plating options: Nickel-plated / Gold-plated
• Gender options: Male / Female
• Pack size: 20 pieces
• Current rating: Up to 20A continuous (nickel) / up to 20A continuous (gold)
• Application: Power supply, ground, high-current actuator, relay harness circuits

Automotive Crimp Pin Pitch Guide: Choosing the Right Size

Automotive crimp pins are categorized by pitch (the distance between pin centres in the connector housing). Pitch determines the maximum wire gauge the pin can accept:

• 0.64mm pitch: 26–22 AWG (0.13–0.35mm²) — signal circuits, sensor inputs, CAN bus
• 1.0mm pitch: 24–20 AWG (0.22–0.5mm²) — low-current sensor and signal circuits
• 1.5mm pitch: 22–18 AWG (0.35–1.0mm²) — general purpose sensor and actuator circuits
• 2.3mm pitch (this product): 18–14 AWG (1.0–2.5mm²) — power supply, ground, high-current actuator
• 2.8mm pitch: 16–12 AWG (1.5–4.0mm²) — high-current power and ground circuits
• 4.8mm / 6.3mm pitch: 14–10 AWG (2.5–6.0mm²) — main power feeds, starter, alternator

Nickel vs. Gold Plating: Which Do I Need?

• Nickel-plated (1060-12-0122 / 1062-12-0122 standard): Suitable for power and ground circuits where contact resistance is not critical. Nickel plating provides good corrosion resistance and is the OEM standard for most power circuit pins. Use for: battery feeds, ground circuits, relay control, actuator power.
• Gold-plated: Required for low-current signal circuits where contact resistance must be minimized. Gold plating maintains near-zero contact resistance over the connector’s lifetime. Use for: sensor signal pins, CAN bus pins, ECU signal inputs where signal integrity is critical.

Rule of thumb: Use nickel for circuits carrying >1A. Use gold for circuits carrying <100mA where signal accuracy matters.

Crimping Requirements for 2.3mm Pins

2.3mm pitch pins require a ratcheting crimp tool with the correct die set for 2.3mm terminals:

• Recommended tool: Molex 638190000A or equivalent ratcheting crimp tool with 2.3mm die
• Wire preparation: Strip 5–6mm of insulation; do not nick the conductor strands
• Crimp inspection: The wire crimp should compress the conductor strands without cutting them; the insulation crimp should grip the insulation jacket without cutting through it
• Pull test: After crimping, apply 20N (2kg) pull force to the wire — a correctly crimped 2.3mm pin should not pull out

Common Applications

• ECU main power supply and ground pins (2.3mm power connector)
• Relay socket power and ground pins
• Fuse box harness power feed pins
• Starter motor relay control circuit pins
• High-current actuator (fuel pump, cooling fan motor) harness pins
• Battery junction box harness re-pinning

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between 1060-12-0122 (Male) and 1062-12-0122 (Female)?
A: 1060-12-0122 is the male pin (blade contact — inserts into the female socket). 1062-12-0122 is the female pin (socket contact — receives the male blade). Both are 2.3mm pitch and are used together in mating connector pairs.

Q: Can I use gold-plated pins in a power circuit?
A: Yes, gold-plated pins can be used in power circuits, but they offer no advantage over nickel-plated pins for high-current applications. Gold plating is thinner than nickel plating and may wear faster under the higher contact forces of power circuit connectors. Use gold plating only where signal integrity requires it.

Q: What connector housings accept 2.3mm pitch pins?
A: 2.3mm pitch pins are used in Molex MX150, Delphi Metri-Pack 280, and equivalent connector housings. Verify the housing’s terminal acceptance specification before ordering pins.