The TE Connectivity 176272-2 is a 3-position, single-row plug housing from the Universal Power series, designed for free-hanging (in-line) wire-to-wire or wire-to-board connections where a reliable latch-lock mate is needed. The housing is red, uses a latch lock for positive retention under vibration, and accepts crimp socket contacts that are ordered separately — the housing itself does not include terminals.
Mating and Termination — What You Need to Order
This plug housing mates with the corresponding Universal Power header or receptacle that uses the same 3.96 mm pitch and latch-lock fastening. The female socket contacts are crimp-terminated to the wire, then inserted into the housing cavities. Because the contacts are not included with the housing, you will need to source the correct crimp terminal separately — typically a TE socket contact rated for the wire gauge your harness requires. The latch lock provides an audible click when fully mated, confirming the connection is secure without a secondary clip or screw.