The TE Connectivity 2822366-1 is a 3-position plug housing from the EconoSeal J Mark II series, a sealed wire-to-wire and wire-to-board interconnect family widely used in automotive and industrial harnesses where moisture and vibration are routine. The 4.80 mm pitch keeps the connector compact for a sealed design, while the single-row layout simplifies wire routing in tight spaces. The housing is black PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), a material chosen for its resistance to under-hood temperatures and fuels. A latch holder provides positive retention against vibration — the audible click tells the line worker the pair is fully home. The connector is free-hanging (in-line), terminated by crimping the appropriate socket contacts into the wires, then inserting them into the housing.
Sealed for Wet or Dusty Environments
This housing carries the "Sealed" feature flag, meaning the mated connector pair — with the correct mating plug or receptacle and the proper wire-seal terminals — is designed to keep out moisture, dust, and splash. In an automotive engine bay, that translates to reliable operation through rain, pressure-wash cycles, and condensation. The seal integrity depends on using the correct crimp terminals with integrated wire seals; a standard unsealed terminal will not maintain the IP rating.
Contacts Not Included — Order Separately
The listing explicitly states "Contacts Not Included" — a critical procurement detail. The housing ships empty. You must order the matching female socket terminals (typically TE part numbers from the EconoSeal J series) and crimp them to your wires before insertion. The contact termination is crimp; no soldering or insulation displacement. The wire gauge range and terminal finish (tin or gold) depend on the specific terminal selected — confirm the terminal part number against your wire size and environmental requirements.
Mating and Termination Checklist
This plug housing mates with the corresponding EconoSeal J Mark II receptacle housing (same series, same 4.80 mm pitch, 3 positions). The latch holder on the plug engages a matching ramp on the receptacle — no secondary locking mechanism required for most applications. For the termination sequence: strip the wire to the length specified in the terminal datasheet, crimp the socket terminal with the correct tool (typically a hand-crimp or semi-automatic press), insert the terminal into the housing cavity until the lance locks, and give a light tug to confirm retention. If the application requires a secondary lock (TPA), check whether the receptacle housing includes one; this plug housing does not include a TPA.
Sourcing and Availability
The TE 2822366-1 is listed as Active in production. No end-of-life notice or successor part is on record. Pricing and stock are confirmed at quote time through our independent distribution network — submit an RFQ for current lead time and quantity pricing. No cross-reference or direct substitute is documented; the EconoSeal J Mark II series is form-fit-function specific, so a swap to a different series would require requalification of the sealed interface.