{"product_id":"automotive-crimp-connector-terminal-dj228de-4-4mm-female-crimp-wiring-harness","title":"Automotive Crimp Connector Terminal – DJ228DE-4, 4mm Female Crimp Contact for Auto Wiring Harness","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAutomotive Crimp Connector Terminal – DJ228DE-4, 4mm Female Crimp Contact for Auto Wiring Harness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDJ228DE-4 is a Chinese standard designation for a 4mm female crimp automotive terminal used in medium-current wiring harness applications. The DJ228 series covers a range of automotive crimp terminals; the “DE” suffix indicates the contact geometry variant; “4” refers to the 4mm contact pitch. These terminals are used in connector housings for medium-current circuits — between the 2.8mm signal terminals and the 6.3mm high-current terminals — covering applications such as motor connections, heating elements, and medium-current power distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e DJ228DE-4 (Chinese standard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Female crimp terminal (socket contact)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact Pitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWire Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–2.0mm² (20–14AWG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15A per contact\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\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-current automotive wiring harness connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDJ228 Terminal Series — Pitch Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDJ228-2.8:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8mm pitch, for signal and low-current circuits (up to 10A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDJ228DE-4 (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4mm pitch, for medium-current circuits (10–15A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDJ228-6.3:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.3mm pitch, for high-current circuits (25–30A+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways match the terminal pitch to the existing connector housing cavity size. Terminals of different pitches are not interchangeable.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat applications use 4mm automotive terminals?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4mm terminals are used for medium-current circuits that exceed the 2.8mm series rating but do not require the full 6.3mm series capacity: (1) Electric window regulators — motor current 5–10A. (2) Cooling fan motors — low-speed fan current 8–12A. (3) Heated seats — seat heater element current 8–12A. (4) Fuel pump relay connections — relay contact current 10–15A. (5) Horn relay contacts — horn current 5–10A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat crimp tool is required for DJ228DE-4 terminals?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a ratchet crimp tool with dies sized for 4mm automotive terminals and the wire gauge being used. The correct die produces a crimp that meets the terminal’s pull-out force specification. Using the wrong die produces an incomplete crimp that fails under vibration. For 4mm terminals with 1.5–2.0mm² wire, a standard automotive ratchet crimp tool with the appropriate die is adequate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I identify the correct terminal for my connector?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the contact cavity pitch in the connector housing (distance between contact centers). If the pitch is approximately 4mm, DJ228DE-4 terminals may be compatible. Verify by cross-referencing the connector housing part number with the manufacturer’s catalog to identify the specified terminal. Do not assume compatibility based on pitch alone — the contact geometry must also match the housing cavity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindow regulators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Motor power terminal replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooling fans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fan motor connector terminal replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeated seats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seat heater element terminal replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelay connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuse\/relay box medium-current terminal replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomotive workshops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Workshop stock for medium-current terminal repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomotive crimp terminals, DJ228DE-4 (quantity as selected). 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