The Molex 2065232163 is a 16-circuit, dual-row receptacle from the Mini50 206523 series, built on a 2.00 mm pitch. That pitch is the standard for the Mini50 platform — tight enough to save board space versus the legacy 0.100-inch (2.54 mm) headers, but wide enough to keep terminal handling straightforward on the harness bench. The 16 positions in two rows give you an 8+8 layout, which matches a typical sensor/actuator harness count in automotive body electronics or infotainment modules. The latch gives you the primary click when the plug seats; the CPA slides over the latch to confirm the mate is locked — a secondary retention that matters in high-vibration zones like an engine bay or door harness. The gray PBT, glass-filled housing handles the -40°C to 100°C operating range typical of underhood and interior automotive environments.
Termination and mating — crimp terminals and header fit
You'll need the matching Mini50 crimp terminal (part of the same 206523 series) and a hand or automatic crimp tool. The 2.00 mm pitch means the terminal cavity spacing matches the header pin layout — no guesswork on alignment. The latch lock and CPA work together: mate the plug until the latch clicks, then slide the CPA forward to lock the latch in place. That two-step sequence is standard for Mini50 Gen II.