{"product_id":"vw-audi-8-pin-front-radar-sensor-connector-oem-5wa972708a-6189-8086-male-female-acc-aeb","title":"VW Audi 8-Pin Front Radar Sensor Connector OEM 5WA972708A \/ 6189-8086 – Male \u0026 Female ACC AEB","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVW \/ Audi 8-Pin Front Radar Sensor Wire Harness Connector – OEM 5WA972708A \/ 6189-8086 | Male \u0026amp; Female | ACC \/ AEB\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOEM 5WA972708A \/ 6189-8086\u003c\/strong\u003e is an 8-pin connector used in Volkswagen and Audi front radar sensor harnesses for \u003cstrong\u003eAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)\u003c\/strong\u003e systems. The VAG part number \u003cstrong\u003e5WA972708A\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Sumitomo cross-reference \u003cstrong\u003e6189-8086\u003c\/strong\u003e refer to the same connector. The 8-pin configuration carries radar signal processing, CAN bus, power, ground, and diagnostic circuits for the front radar module. 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 Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5WA972708A (VAG) \/ 6189-8086 (Sumitomo cross-reference)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Male \/ Female\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nylon (PA66)\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 Front radar sensor (ACC\/AEB) harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible brands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT (VAG Group)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVAG Part Number Decoding: 5WA972708A\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5WA\u003c\/strong\u003e — Vehicle platform prefix (VW Golf Mk8 \/ MQB Evo platform)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e972\u003c\/strong\u003e — Wiring harness \/ electrical connector component group\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e708\u003c\/strong\u003e — Specific connector variant (8-pin radar harness)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e — Revision suffix (first revision)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e8-Pin Radar Connector Circuit Assignment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 1–2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Power supply (12V) and ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 3–4:\u003c\/strong\u003e CAN High \/ CAN Low (radar module CAN bus — connects to powertrain CAN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePins 5–6:\u003c\/strong\u003e Radar signal output (target detection data to ACC\/AEB ECU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin 7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Radar module diagnostic \/ wake-up signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin 8:\u003c\/strong\u003e Radar module enable \/ ACC system enable signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible VW \/ Audi Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Golf Mk8 (CD1, 2019–present):\u003c\/strong\u003e Front radar for ACC and Travel Assist\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Passat B8 (3G, 2014–2023):\u003c\/strong\u003e Front radar for ACC and Front Assist\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Tiguan Mk2 (AD1, 2016–present):\u003c\/strong\u003e Front radar for ACC and Front Assist\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Arteon (3H, 2017–present):\u003c\/strong\u003e Front radar for ACC and Emergency Assist\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudi A3 (8Y, 2020–present):\u003c\/strong\u003e Front radar for ACC and pre sense front\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudi A4 (B9, 2015–present):\u003c\/strong\u003e Front radar for ACC and pre sense front\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkoda Octavia (NX, 2020–present):\u003c\/strong\u003e Front radar for ACC and Front Assist\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSEAT Leon (KL, 2020–present):\u003c\/strong\u003e Front radar for ACC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFault Codes from Radar Connector Degradation (VCDS \/ ODIS)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eU0073:\u003c\/strong\u003e CAN bus off (radar module CAN node lost)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eU0415:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invalid data received from ACC module\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC100000:\u003c\/strong\u003e ACC system fault (radar module not responding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC101300:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front Assist radar sensor: no signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC101400:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front Assist radar sensor: implausible signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRadar Calibration After Connector Repair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter any radar harness repair, a \u003cstrong\u003eradar sensor calibration (static aiming)\u003c\/strong\u003e is required using VCDS or ODIS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePark on a flat, level surface with at least 5m clear space in front\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse a VAG-approved radar calibration target (reflector board)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRun the “Front Assist – Basic Setting” procedure in VCDS (Module 13 – Adaptive Cruise Control)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVerify correct tyre pressures and vehicle at kerb weight before calibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: My ACC stopped working after a front bumper repair — is this the connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Front bumper repairs frequently disturb the radar connector. Even if the connector appears plugged in, a partially dislodged connector causes intermittent radar signal loss. Inspect the connector locking tab and re-seat the connector before replacing the radar module (€400–€1,200).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between 5WA972708A and similar VAG radar connectors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The 5WA prefix identifies this connector as specific to the MQB Evo platform (Golf Mk8 and later). Earlier MQB platform vehicles (Golf Mk7, Passat B8 early) may use different radar connector part numbers. 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