{"product_id":"vw-audi-14-pin-gearbox-harness-connector-oem-4h0973717c-male-female-zf8hp-dsg","title":"VW Audi 14-Pin Gearbox Harness Connector OEM 4H0973717C – Male \u0026 Female ZF8HP DSG","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVW \/ Audi 14-Pin Gearbox Wire Harness Connector – OEM 4H0973717C | Male \u0026amp; Female | ZF8HP \/ DSG\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOEM 4H0973717C\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 14-pin connector used in Volkswagen and Audi gearbox (transmission) harnesses. The \u003cstrong\u003e4H0 prefix\u003c\/strong\u003e indicates this connector originates from the Audi A8 (4H) platform, but it is used across multiple VAG Group transmission applications. The 14-pin configuration integrates TCM power, ground, CAN bus, multiple solenoid control, speed sensor, and fluid temperature sensor circuits for VAG Group automatic and DSG transmission systems. Available in Male and Female variants, bare or with 15cm pre-wired leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4H0973717C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14-pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Male \/ Female\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare connector or 15cm pre-wired leads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZF 8HP automatic transmission, DSG gearbox harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVAG Group compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Audi, VW, Porsche (shared ZF8HP platform)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVAG Part Number Decoding: 4H0973717C\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4H0\u003c\/strong\u003e — Vehicle platform prefix (Audi A8 4H, 2009–2017)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e973\u003c\/strong\u003e — Electrical connector \/ wiring harness component group\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e717\u003c\/strong\u003e — Specific connector variant (14-pin gearbox harness)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e — Revision suffix (third revision of this connector design)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e14-Pin Gearbox Connector Circuit Assignment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 1–2:\u003c\/strong\u003e TCM (Transmission Control Module) power supply and ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 3–4:\u003c\/strong\u003e CAN High \/ CAN Low (powertrain CAN bus — TCM to ECU communication)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 5–6:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shift solenoid 1 control (MV1 — gear selection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 7–8:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shift solenoid 2 control (MV2 — gear selection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 9–10:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pressure regulation solenoid (EDS — line pressure control)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin 11:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turbine speed sensor signal (input shaft speed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin 12:\u003c\/strong\u003e Output shaft speed sensor signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin 13:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transmission fluid temperature sensor signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin 14:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensor ground reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eZF 8HP – The Transmission Behind This Connector\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZF 8HP (8-speed hydraulic automatic) is one of the most widely licensed automatic transmission platforms in the world. Developed by ZF Friedrichshafen, it is used by Audi, BMW, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Land Rover, Maserati, Chrysler, and Ram. In VAG Group vehicles, the ZF 8HP is used in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudi A6 (C7\/C8):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0 TFSI, 3.0 TFSI, 3.0 TDI quattro\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudi A7 (4G\/4K):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0 TFSI, 3.0 TDI quattro\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudi A8 (4H\/4N):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0 TFSI, 4.0 TFSI, 6.3 W12\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudi Q5 (8R\/FY):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0 TFSI, 3.0 TDI quattro\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudi Q7 (4L\/4M):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0 TFSI, 3.0 TDI quattro\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Touareg (7P\/CR):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0 TDI, 3.6 FSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePorsche Cayenne (92A\/9YA):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0 TDI, 3.6 V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFault Codes from Gearbox Connector Degradation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP0700:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transmission Control System Malfunction (generic TCM fault)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP0750–P0770:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shift solenoid A–E circuit faults (solenoid control pins)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP0715:\u003c\/strong\u003e Input\/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP0720:\u003c\/strong\u003e Output Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP0710:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Malfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eU0101:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lost Communication with TCM (CAN bus pins affected)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP0218:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transmission Over Temperature (fluid temp sensor circuit fault causing incorrect temperature reading)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Failure Scenarios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission fluid contamination:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZF 8HP fluid leaks can wick into the gearbox connector via capillary action, causing solenoid circuit corrosion and shift quality faults\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector locking tab failure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 4H0973717C locking tab is known to become brittle with age, causing the connector to work loose under vibration and generate intermittent TCM communication faults\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRodent damage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transmission harness wires are a common target for rodents in vehicles stored outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between the ZF 8HP and the DSG gearbox?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The ZF 8HP is a conventional hydraulic automatic transmission (torque converter). The DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) is a dual-clutch transmission (DCT) — a fundamentally different design. Both use the 4H0973717C connector family in VAG Group applications, but the specific pin assignment differs between ZF 8HP and DSG applications. Verify the connector part number on your existing harness before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: My Audi goes into limp mode with P0700 — is this the connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: P0700 is a generic TCM fault code that indicates the TCM has detected an internal fault. Check for additional transmission-specific fault codes (P0750–P0770, P0715, P0720) using VCDS or ODIS. If multiple solenoid or sensor codes are present simultaneously, the gearbox connector is a likely cause. Clean the connector pins with electrical contact cleaner and re-test before replacing the TCM ($800–$2,500).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are terminals included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, terminals are included with all variants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cable Parts Online","offers":[{"title":"Male","offer_id":47831530930421,"sku":"14:202642826#Male","price":24.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male 15CM","offer_id":47831530995957,"sku":"14:200004890#Male 15CM","price":41.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Female","offer_id":47831530963189,"sku":"14:200004889#Female","price":24.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Female 15CM","offer_id":47831530897653,"sku":"14:200004891#Female 15CM","price":41.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3494\/0149\/files\/Sd9ff1b9c280c44398a5ea282bffaf1e7Y.webp?v=1773629034","url":"https:\/\/www.csldmcml.com\/products\/vw-audi-14-pin-gearbox-harness-connector-oem-4h0973717c-male-female-zf8hp-dsg","provider":"Cable Parts Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}