{"product_id":"ecu-bent-pin-automotive-waterproof-connector-776280-776266-776087-776163","title":"ECU Bent Pin Automotive Waterproof Connector – 776280 \/ 776266 \/ 776087 \/ 776163 Male Female PBT Socket Terminal","description":"\u003ch2\u003eECU Bent Pin Automotive Waterproof Connector – OEM 776280 \/ 776266 \/ 776087 \/ 776163\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBent-pin (right-angle) ECU connectors for automotive engine management, ABS, transmission, and body control modules. The bent-pin design routes the wire harness at 90° to the connector mating axis — essential when the ECU is mounted close to a panel, firewall, or adjacent component where a straight-exit harness would create a tight bend radius or interference. OEM part numbers 776280, 776266, 776087, and 776163 are TE Connectivity \/ AMP series connectors used across multiple vehicle platforms for ECU board-end and harness-end connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Part Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 776280, 776266, 776087, 776163 (TE Connectivity \/ AMP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bent pin (right-angle, 90° wire exit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Male and female (select above)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), flame retardant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP67 (mated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper alloy, gold or tin-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e -40°C to +125°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1, 5, or 20 pieces (select above)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBent Pin vs Straight Pin ECU Connectors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight pin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wire exits parallel to the connector mating axis. Used when there is clearance for the harness to run straight away from the ECU. Standard for most ECU installations with adequate clearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBent pin \/ right-angle (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e Wire exits at 90° to the mating axis. Used when the ECU is mounted close to a panel or when the harness must run parallel to the ECU face. Reduces the minimum bend radius at the connector exit, preventing wire fatigue and insulation damage from tight bends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOEM Part Number Cross-Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e776280:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically used for larger pin-count ECU connectors (26–34 pin range), right-angle housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e776266:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-range pin count, right-angle, sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e776087:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smaller pin count configurations, right-angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e776163:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variant with different contact pitch or housing dimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Always verify the exact part number against the ECU technical documentation or vehicle wiring diagram. Pin count, contact pitch, and housing dimensions vary between part numbers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Questions Does This Product Answer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"Why does my ECU use a bent-pin connector?\"\u003c\/em\u003e — The ECU is mounted in a location where the harness must exit parallel to the ECU face (e.g., close to the firewall or in a tight engine bay location). The bent-pin connector allows the harness to route along the ECU face without creating a tight bend at the connector exit, which would stress the wires and potentially cause intermittent faults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"How do I identify which 776xxx connector my ECU uses?\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Count the pins on the existing connector and measure the housing dimensions. Cross-reference against the TE Connectivity connector catalog using the part number printed on the connector housing (usually molded into the plastic). If the part number is not visible, use the vehicle wiring diagram to identify the connector specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"Can I replace a bent-pin connector with a straight-pin connector?\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Only if there is sufficient clearance for the harness to exit straight from the connector without creating a tight bend. In most cases where a bent-pin connector was originally specified, the installation geometry requires the right-angle exit — substituting a straight connector will cause harness routing problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"What causes ECU connector pin corrosion?\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Moisture ingress through a damaged housing seal or missing wire seal. The gold or tin plating on ECU contacts is thin (typically 0.3–0.8μm gold) and provides limited corrosion protection once the plating is breached. Replace corroded contacts and the housing seal; do not attempt to clean severely corroded gold-plated contacts with abrasives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eECU repair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacing damaged bent-pin connectors on engine management modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarness repair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Restoring damaged harness-end connectors on ECU sub-harnesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom ECU installations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Building OEM-compatible harness interfaces for aftermarket ECU installations in tight engine bay locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotorsport:\u003c\/strong\u003e ECU harness builds requiring right-angle connector exits for panel-mounted ECUs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1, 5, or 20 pieces (select above) — ECU bent-pin connector, gender and part number as selected. 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