Plug Housing for VAL-U-LOK Wire-to-Wire Harnesses
The TE Connectivity 1-1586000-6 is a 16-position plug housing from the VAL-U-LOK series, designed as the male half of a wire-to-wire or wire-to-board interconnect system. It is a free-hanging (in-line) connector intended for crimp termination — the contacts are ordered separately.
What the Locking Ramp and Housing Material Mean for the Harness
The locking ramp on this plug housing provides an audible and tactile latch when mated with the corresponding VAL-U-LOK receptacle. In a harness that sees engine-bay vibration or frequent field servicing, that latch keeps the pair engaged without relying on the terminal friction alone — a detail that saves a rework trip when the harness is routed through a tight cavity.
Contacts Not Included — Plan the Full BOM
The 1-1586000-6 ships as a bare housing with no contacts. The spec line "Contacts Not Included" means the BOM needs a separate line item for the 16 male crimp terminals (TE part number 1586000-1 or the current equivalent from the VAL-U-LOK terminal family).
Active Production — No LTB Surprise
There is no last-time-buy notice and no phase-out. For a sourcing decision, this means the part is still in the regular TE distribution channel.
Mates with Standard VAL-U-LOK Receptacles
This plug housing mates with any VAL-U-LOK receptacle housing of the same 16-position, dual-row configuration. The 4.20mm pitch and locking ramp interface are consistent across the series — a 16-position receptacle from the same family (e.g., 1586000-2) will latch cleanly. The free-hanging in-line mounting means the plug sits in the middle of a wire harness, not at a panel or board edge.