{"product_id":"automotive-connector-terminal-0462-201-1631-dj227b-1-5a-deutsch-dt-size-16-female","title":"Automotive Connector Terminal – 0462-201-1631 \/ DJ227B-1.5A, Size 16 Female Socket Contact for Deutsch DT Series","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAutomotive Connector Terminal – 0462-201-1631 \/ DJ227B-1.5A, Size 16 Female Socket Contact for Deutsch DT Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeutsch DT series size 16 female socket contacts — OEM part number 0462-201-1631 (Deutsch\/TE Connectivity catalog number), DJ227B-1.5A (Chinese standard equivalent). These are the female socket contacts that load into Deutsch DT06 receptacle housings (DT06-2S, DT06-3S, DT06-4S, DT06-6S, DT06-8S). Rated at 13A continuous for 16–22AWG wire. The most widely used contact in the Deutsch DT series — essential workshop stock for automotive harness repair and custom harness builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0462-201-1631 (Deutsch\/TE), DJ227B-1.5A (Chinese standard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Female socket contact (for DT06 receptacle housings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Size 16\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWire Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–22AWG (0.5–1.5mm²)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13A continuous\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper alloy, tin-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Housings:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Deutsch DT06 series receptacle housings (2S, 3S, 4S, 6S, 8S)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e0462-201-1631 vs 0460-202-16141 — Female vs Male\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0462-201-1631 (female socket, this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e Loads into DT06 receptacle housings. The socket contact receives the male pin from the mating DT04 plug housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0460-202-16141 (male pin contact):\u003c\/strong\u003e Loads into DT04 plug housings. The pin contact inserts into the female socket of the mating DT06 receptacle housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMating pair:\u003c\/strong\u003e A complete DT connector requires both: 0462-201-1631 female contacts in the DT06 housing + 0460-202-16141 male contacts in the DT04 housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat crimp tool is required for 0462-201-1631 contacts?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeutsch HDT-48-00 hand crimp tool (or equivalent ratchet crimp tool with size 16 dies). The HDT-48-00 is the standard tool for all Deutsch DT size 16 contacts — both male (0460-202-16141) and female (0462-201-1631). The ratchet mechanism ensures the die closes fully on every crimp cycle, producing consistent crimp quality. Do not use non-ratchet pliers — they produce inconsistent crimp force that fails under vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I insert 0462-201-1631 contacts into a DT06 housing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Slide the wire seal onto the wire before crimping. 2. Crimp the contact onto the wire using the HDT-48-00 tool. 3. Insert the contact from the rear of the DT06 housing — push until the locking lance clicks into the housing cavity. 4. Verify seating by gently pulling the wire — a properly seated contact will not pull out. 5. Insert the wedge lock from the mating face until flush. The wedge lock provides secondary retention and is required for IP67 sealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I reuse 0462-201-1631 contacts after removal?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContacts can be reused if the locking lance is undamaged and the crimp barrel is not deformed. Use a Deutsch extraction tool to remove the contact from the housing without damaging the lancing lance. Inspect the lance — a bent or broken lance will not seat correctly in the housing. Replace any contacts with damaged lancing lances. Do not reuse contacts that have been crimped — the crimp barrel is a one-time-use feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomotive harness repair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacing damaged female contacts in Deutsch DT connectors on vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom harness builds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Female contacts for DT06 housings in motorsport and 4WD harness builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgricultural:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacement contacts for implement harness DT connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop stock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Essential stock item for workshops performing Deutsch DT connector repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeutsch DT size 16 female socket contacts, 0462-201-1631 \/ DJ227B-1.5A (quantity as selected). 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