{"product_id":"3-pin-1t0973203-872-858-542-waterproof-1-2mm-connector-vw-motorcycle","title":"3-Pin 1T0973203 \/ 872-858-542 Waterproof 1.2mm Female Connector – VW Motorcycle Harness","description":"\u003ch2\u003e3-Pin 1T0973203 \/ 872-858-542 Waterproof 1.2mm Female Connector – VW \u0026amp; Motorcycle Harness\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect-fit replacement for Volkswagen OEM part numbers \u003cstrong\u003e1T0973203\u003c\/strong\u003e (VW catalog) and \u003cstrong\u003e872-858-542\u003c\/strong\u003e (cross-reference), a 3-pin waterproof 1.2mm pitch female connector used in VW Group vehicle sensor harnesses and motorcycle electrical systems. Both part numbers reference the identical connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Part Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1T0973203 (VW) \/ 872-858-542 (cross-ref)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Female socket (with wire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal Pitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWire Gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 AWG (0.3 mm²)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWire Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 inches (140 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP68\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e PA66 glass-filled nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper alloy, tin-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 3A per pin (signal circuits)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible VW Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Touran (1T, 2003–2015):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensor harness connectors (1T0 prefix = Touran platform)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Golf MK5 \/ MK6:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shared MQB platform sensor wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Passat B6 \/ B7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engine and body sensor harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkoda Octavia \/ Superb:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shared VW Group platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudi A3 (8P\/8V):\u003c\/strong\u003e Shared platform sensor connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVW Part Number Decoded – 1T0973203\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1T0\u003c\/strong\u003e – Vehicle platform code (VW Touran)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e973\u003c\/strong\u003e – VW commodity code for electrical connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e203\u003c\/strong\u003e – Specific connector variant (3-pin, 1.2mm waterproof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are 1T0973203 and 872-858-542 the same connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. 1T0973203 is the VW OEM service catalog number; 872-858-542 is a cross-reference number used in aftermarket parts catalogs. Both refer to the identical 3-pin 1.2mm waterproof female connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What crimping tool is needed for 1.2mm terminals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Use a precision micro-crimper rated for 0.3mm² (22 AWG) – Engineer PA-09 or TE Connectivity 91516-1. Standard automotive crimpers will crush the 1.2mm terminal barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What diagnostic tool is needed for VW sensor fault codes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Use VCDS (Ross-Tech) or OBD2 scanner with VW-specific protocols. Clear codes after connector replacement and perform a drive cycle to confirm resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 × 3-Pin Female Connector (1T0973203 \/ 872-858-542) with 22 AWG wire, rubber wire seals, and terminal insert\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cable Parts Online","offers":[{"title":"3P \/ Female with Wire \/ China Mainland|Line Connector|10 Sets","offer_id":47844198482165,"sku":"14:200004889#Female with Wire;200001249:202408829#10 Sets;200007763:201336100;200497261:200025004;462:203053809","price":163.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3P \/ Female with Wire \/ China Mainland|Line Connector|3 Sets","offer_id":47844198514933,"sku":"14:200004889#Female with Wire;200001249:202408832#3 Sets;200007763:201336100;200497261:200025004;462:203053809","price":49.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3P \/ Female with Wire \/ China Mainland|Line Connector|1 Set","offer_id":47844198547701,"sku":"14:200004889#Female with Wire;200001249:202408830#1 Set;200007763:201336100;200497261:200025004;462:203053809","price":16.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3494\/0149\/files\/S9d9cde7c0cff4a508e915e7d657dff2dY.webp?v=1773810071","url":"https:\/\/www.csldmcml.com\/products\/3-pin-1t0973203-872-858-542-waterproof-1-2mm-connector-vw-motorcycle","provider":"Cable Parts Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}