HLP-08V — 8-Circuit Plug Housing for JST HL Series Harnesses
The JST HLP-08V is the 8-position plug housing in the HL series, built for wire-to-board or wire-to-wire harness applications where a 0.156" (3.96mm) pitch balances current capacity with board density.
What the 0.156" Pitch and Latch Lock Mean for Your Assembly
The 0.156" (3.96mm) pitch is wider than the 0.100" (2.54mm) signal connectors — it gives more creepage between adjacent circuits, which supports the higher current typical of power and relay feeds. That click is the field-service confirmation that the pair is mated; without it, vibration can work the terminals loose over time. The white polyamide (PA66) housing is rated for continuous operation from -25°C to 90°C. That covers most indoor and under-hood environments, but the upper limit means this housing should not be specified for engine-bay zones near exhaust manifolds or for high-heat industrial ovens.
No official second-source cross-reference is on record; the JST HL series is proprietary to JST.