The TE 174928-2 is a 3-position receptacle housing from the Multi-Lock series, designed as a free-hanging (in-line) wire-to-wire or wire-to-board interconnect. The 3.50 mm pitch gives enough spacing for moderate current per circuit — typical for signal or low-power distribution in automotive harnesses, industrial control panels, and appliance wiring. The housing is black PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), rated for -30°C to 105°C, which covers cabin-temperature automotive and indoor industrial environments. Contacts are not included — you order the matching crimp tab terminals separately to build the harness.
Sizing the Harness: What You Need to Order
This housing accepts tab-type contacts terminated by crimp — you'll need the correct TE crimp terminal for your wire gauge (check the series application spec for the exact part number). The single-row, 3-position layout keeps the connector narrow, which helps when routing into tight spaces or through panel cutouts. The free-hanging mount means no board footprint needed; it's a field-repairable splice point. On site, if a terminal backs out or corrodes, you re-pin with a fresh contact and the same housing — no full harness swap required.