MX150 Hybrid Receptacle with CPA — 8 Circuits, Sealed Automotive Grade
The Molex 1600783007 is an 8-circuit MX150 hybrid receptacle housing, molded in light gray and fitted with a Connector Position Assurance (CPA) latch. The CPA feature is a secondary lock that slides over the primary connector latch once the plug and receptacle are fully mated. It prevents the latch from being depressed accidentally — a requirement in harnesses routed along frames or near moving suspension components where snagging could separate the connection. The CPA is factory-installed and ships with the receptacle housing. The MX150 series uses a 4.20 mm pitch between circuits, a standard for sealed power and signal connectors in the USCAR-2 footprint. The housing accepts MX150 crimp terminals for 18-22 AWG wire, with silicone interfacial seals and wire seals providing the IP6K7K rating typical of the family. The light gray colour indicates the keying variant — it mates only with a matching light gray MX150 plug housing, preventing mis-mating with other key colours in a multi-connector harness.
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Mating and Compatibility — What It Connects To
The plug half carries the male terminals and the primary latch that the CPA locks over. The 8-circuit count matches the number of cavities in the housing — each cavity accepts one MX150 crimp terminal (sold separately, typically Molex 560061 or 560062 depending on wire gauge). The hybrid designation means the housing can mix power and signal terminals in the same connector body, as long as the terminal cavity geometry is consistent. No direct pin-compatible alternative exists from other manufacturers — the MX150 interface geometry, keying, and seal design are proprietary to Molex. A cross-reference search returns only the same Molex part number. If the BOM specifies 1600783007, the mating plug must also be an MX150 light gray 8-circuit housing.