4-Pin 8E0972643 / 1534130-1 Unsealed 0.6mm Connector – Audi / VW & Motorcycle Signal Harness
Direct-fit replacement for Audi OEM part number 8E0972643 and TE Connectivity part number 1534130-1, a 4-pin unsealed 0.6mm pitch connector used for ECU and sensor signal harness connections on Audi and Volkswagen vehicles, as well as motorcycle electrical systems. Both part numbers reference the identical connector.
Key Specifications
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OEM Part Numbers: 8E0972643 (Audi) / 1534130-1 (TE Connectivity)
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Pin Count: 4
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Terminal Pitch: 0.6mm
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Seal Type: Unsealed (for dry, protected environments)
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Wire Gauge: 22 AWG (0.3 mm²)
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Wire Length: 5.5 inches (140 mm)
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Housing Material: PA66 nylon
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Terminal Material: Copper alloy, tin-plated
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Current Rating: Up to 3A per pin (signal circuits only)
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Package: 1 set (1× male + 1× female with wire)
Audi Part Number Decoded – 8E0972643
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8E0 – Vehicle platform code (Audi A4 B6/B7)
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972 – Audi commodity code for electrical connectors
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643 – Specific connector variant (4-pin, 0.6mm unsealed)
Compatible Applications
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Audi A4 (B6/B7, 2000–2008): ECU signal harness and sensor connectors
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Audi A6 (C5/C6): Engine management signal wiring
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VW Passat (B5/B6): Shared platform ECU signal harness
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VW Golf (MK4/MK5): BCM and instrument cluster signal connectors
0.6mm Pitch – Critical Handling
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Precision crimping mandatory: Use micro-crimper rated for 0.3mm² – Engineer PA-09 or TE 91516-1
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Strip length: 2.5–3.0mm exactly – too long risks inter-pin shorts at 0.6mm spacing
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ESD protection: Use wrist strap when handling ECU circuit connectors
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are 8E0972643 and 1534130-1 the same connector?
A: Yes. 8E0972643 is the Audi OEM service catalog number; 1534130-1 is the TE Connectivity manufacturer part number for the same connector.
Q: What diagnostic tool is needed for Audi fault codes?
A: Use VCDS (Ross-Tech) or ODIS for Audi-specific fault codes. Standard OBD2 scanners may not access all Audi-specific modules.
Package Contents
1 × 4-Pin Male Connector (8E0972643 / 1534130-1) with 22 AWG wire
1 × 4-Pin Female Connector (8E0972643 / 1534130-1) with 22 AWG wire and terminal inserts
