5-Pin 1.5mm Waterproof Male & Female Connector – VW Audi OEM 1-969920-1 / 1J0973705

Direct-fit replacement for OEM part numbers 1-969920-1 (Delphi/TE Connectivity) and 1J0973705 (VW Group), a 5-pin 1.5mm pitch IP68 waterproof connector set used for sensor, actuator, and body harness connections on VW Golf IV/Jetta IV/Bora (1J platform), Audi A3, and Skoda Octavia. Both part numbers reference the same connector.

Key Specifications

• OEM Part Numbers: 1-969920-1 (Delphi) / 1J0973705 (VW Group)
• Pin Count: 5
• Gender: Male & Female set (with wire)
• Terminal Pitch: 1.5mm (Delphi/Packard series)
• Wire Gauge: 20 AWG (0.5 mm²)
• Wire Length: 5.5 inches (140 mm)
• Waterproof Rating: IP68
• Housing Material: PA66 glass-filled nylon
• Terminal Material: Copper alloy, tin-plated
• Current Rating: Up to 5A per pin

Pin Assignment Reference (5-Pin Sensor)

1-969920-1 vs 1J0973705 – Supplier vs OEM Part Number

1-969920-1 is the Delphi/TE Connectivity supplier part number; 1J0973705 is the VW Group OEM part number for the same connector. The 1J0 prefix identifies the VW Golf IV / Jetta IV / Bora (1J) platform. Both numbers are interchangeable when ordering a replacement.

Compatible VW / Audi Applications

• VW Golf IV / Jetta IV / Bora (1J platform, 1997–2006): Sensor and body harness connectors
• Audi A3 (8L, 1996–2003): ECU sub-harness and sensor connectors
• Skoda Octavia (1U, 1996–2010): Sensor and actuator harness connectors

Diagnosis

• Intermittent sensor codes after rain: Inspect wire seal – moisture ingress causes intermittent open-circuit faults on 1J platform vehicles
• VW/Audi fault codes: 01314 (Engine Control Module), 00668 (Supply Voltage Terminal 30) – check connector before replacing modules
• VCDS live data: Erratic or stuck sensor reading indicates connector fault, not sensor fault

FAQ

Q: Is 1-969920-1 the same as VW 1J0973705?
A: Yes – 1-969920-1 is the Delphi supplier part number; 1J0973705 is the VW OEM part number for the identical connector. Both are interchangeable.

Q: What does the 1J0 prefix mean on VW part numbers?
A: The 1J0 prefix identifies the VW Golf IV / Jetta IV / Bora platform (internal code 1J). VW Group part numbers encode the vehicle platform in the first three characters.

Package Contents

1 × 5-Pin Male Connector + 1 × 5-Pin Female Connector (1-969920-1 / 1J0973705), each with 20 AWG wire and terminal insert