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The natural nylon body gives visual contrast against black or grey housings on the harness, so a technician can spot a keyed cavity at a glance during assembly or field service. ## Compatibility Check — Which CPC Connectors Accept This Plug This plug is specified for use with CPC Connector Series 3 and 4 Type X11 contacts. That means it fits the corresponding housing cavity positions in those series only — not Series 1 or 2. If you are working with a Series 2 housing, the 206509-1 keying plug (white, PPO material) is the correct match. The natural color of the 206508-1 is a visual cue that it belongs in a Series 3/4 assembly, reducing the chance of a field swap error. ## Sourcing and Lifecycle — No Rush, But Plan Ahead That said, CPC keying plugs are low-volume accessories — they are not typically stocked on the shelf at every distributor. Lead time is the real variable here, not the part's production status. ## Installation Note — No Contacts, No Crimping This is a keying plug only — it does not carry contacts, terminals, or wires. Installation is a simple push-fit into the designated cavity of the CPC housing until the plug seats flush. No tooling required. The plug stays in place via the housing's own retention features; it is not a separate locking mechanism.","metaTitle":"TE 206508-1 CPC Keying Plug, Natural Nylon, Active","metaDescription":"TE Connectivity 206508-1 CPC keying plug, natural nylon, for Series 3 & 4 Type X11 contacts. Active lifecycle, ROHS3. 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It fills unused cavity positions to prevent mismating or insertion of the wrong connector half."},{"question":"Is the 206508-1 compatible with CPC series 3 connectors?","answer":"Yes, the 206508-1 is specifically listed for use with CPC Connector Series 3 and 4 Type X11 contacts. It is not compatible with Series 1 or 2 housings."},{"question":"Does 206508-1 come with contacts?","answer":"No, the 206508-1 is a keying plug accessory only. It does not include contacts, terminals, or wires."},{"question":"Where can I buy the TE 206508-1?","answer":"The 206508-1 is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — no stock-holding claim is made here."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/206508-1","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/llms.txt","source":"IC Source Direct","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"IC Source Direct\" and link https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/206508-1 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","indexable":true}}