JST JWPF Waterproof Connector 04T-JWPF-VSLE 02T 03R 06T 08T – LED Automotive Motorcycle Harness

Description

JST JWPF Waterproof Connector – 04T-JWPF-VSLE / 02T / 03R / 06T / 08T, LED Automotive & Motorcycle Harness

JST JWPF series waterproof connectors are compact, low-profile sealed connectors designed for LED lighting, automotive sensor, and motorcycle wiring harness applications. The JWPF series uses a 2.0mm pitch contact system with individual wire seals and a positive locking latch — providing IP67 waterproof protection in a significantly smaller package than Deutsch DT or TE AMP Superseal connectors. The 04T-JWPF-VSLE is the 4-pin female housing (T = terminal/female); mating male housings are the 04R-JWPF-VSLE series.

Key Specifications

Series: JST JWPF (Waterproof, 2.0mm pitch)
Part Numbers: 02T/02R (2-pin), 03T/03R (3-pin), 04T/04R (4-pin), 06T/06R (6-pin), 08T/08R (8-pin)
Contact Pitch: 2.0mm
Waterproof Rating: IP67
Contact Current Rating: 3A per contact
Wire Gauge: 22–26AWG (0.13–0.5mm²)
Operating Temperature: -25°C to +85°C
Housing Material: PA66 nylon
Quantity: 10 sets

JST JWPF vs JST SM vs Deutsch DT — Which Waterproof Connector?

JST JWPF (this product): 2.0mm pitch, 3A per contact, IP67. Compact size. For LED lighting, motorcycle sensors, and low-current automotive connections where space is limited. Wire gauge 22–26AWG.
JST SM series: 2.5mm pitch, 3A per contact, not waterproof. For indoor electronics and non-sealed applications. Do not use outdoors or in wet environments.
Deutsch DT series: Size 16 contacts, 13A per contact, IP67. Larger housing. For higher-current automotive circuits (sensors, actuators, lighting) where current exceeds 3A per circuit. Wire gauge 16–22AWG.
Selection rule: Use JWPF for low-current (<3A per circuit) sealed connections in compact spaces. Use DT for higher-current automotive harness connections.

JST Part Number Decoding — JWPF Series

04 = 4 circuits (pin count)
T = Terminal housing (female, accepts male pins) / R = Receptacle housing (male, accepts female pins)
JWPF = Series designation (Waterproof, 2.0mm pitch)
VSLE = Contact type (crimp, for 22–26AWG wire)
S suffix = with wire seal

What Questions Does This Product Answer?

"What crimp tool do I need for JST JWPF contacts?" — JST recommends the YRS-1590 or PA-09 crimp tool for JWPF contacts. Third-party micro crimp tools with 2.0mm pitch dies are also compatible. Do not use standard automotive crimp tools — the contact size is too small and the die geometry is incorrect for JST micro contacts.
"Can I use JST JWPF connectors for LED strip lighting?" — Yes, for LED strips drawing less than 3A per circuit. For high-power LED strips (e.g., 5A+ per channel), use a higher-current connector such as Deutsch DT or TE AMP Superseal.
"Are JST JWPF connectors compatible with JST ZH or JST PH connectors?" — No. JST connector series are not cross-compatible — different pitch, contact size, and housing geometry. JWPF (2.0mm pitch) does not mate with ZH (1.5mm pitch) or PH (2.0mm pitch, different housing). Always match the series designation exactly.
"How do I remove a JST JWPF contact from the housing?" — Use a JST extraction tool (or a 0.8mm flat pick) to depress the contact’s locking lance while pulling the wire from the rear of the housing. Do not pull the wire without depressing the lance — this damages the locking feature and the housing.

Typical Applications

LED lighting: LED strip power connections, LED driver wiring, indicator light harnesses
Motorcycle: Sensor connections, instrument cluster wiring, accessory power connections
Automotive: Low-current sensor wiring, interior lighting, small actuator connections
RC vehicles: Receiver connections, servo wiring, battery management system interfaces
Electronics: Compact waterproof connections in outdoor electronics, marine instruments, and garden lighting