What This Housing Does — and What It Doesn't Include
The TE 1355289-1 is a 2-position single-row receptacle housing from the MCP (Multi-Connection Platform) series. It is a free-hanging in-line connector body designed to accept crimp-terminated female socket contacts. The latch lock fastening type provides positive retention when mated with the corresponding plug housing, making it suitable for harness applications where vibration resistance matters — think engine bay, chassis wiring, or industrial control cabinets. Note: contacts are not included; you order the crimp terminals separately to match your wire gauge.
Mating and Termination — What Goes Where
This receptacle mates with the corresponding MCP series plug housing (same series, 2-position, latch lock). The termination style is crimp — you select the appropriate female socket contact from TE's MCP terminal range, strip the wire, crimp with the correct tooling, and insert into the housing until the terminal locks. The single-row layout keeps the harness narrow, which helps in tight routing paths. The latch lock engages audibly when fully mated.