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Automotive Lighting Connector Selection Guide

How to choose connectors for headlamp, tail lamp, fog lamp, signal lamp and exterior automotive lighting harnesses.

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How to choose connectors for headlamp, tail lamp, fog lamp, signal lamp and exterior automotive lighting harnesses.

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Lighting connector applications

Automotive lighting connectors are used in headlamps, tail lamps, fog lamps, indicator lamps, auxiliary lights and exterior lamp harnesses.

Key selection factors

Check current load, heat near the lamp body, waterproof exposure, vibration, wire size, connector keying and assembly direction.

Supplier review points

A qualified supplier should confirm housing, terminal, seal, cable grommet and mating side instead of quoting by product photo only.

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Do automotive lighting connectors need waterproof sealing?

Exterior lighting usually requires sealed connectors because lamp harnesses may face rain, dust and vibration.

What information is needed for lighting connector RFQ?

Provide lamp type, pin count, current, wire size, waterproof level, sample photo and expected quantity.

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2 pin waterproof automotive connector kit with sealed housings, crimp terminals and wire seals
AC-WP-002

2 Pin Waterproof Automotive Connector

Sealed wire-to-wire

Pin
2 Pin
Voltage
24V
Current
10A
IP
IP67
4 pin IP67 waterproof automotive connector kit with sealed housings, crimp terminals and wire seals
AC-WP-004

4 Pin IP67 Waterproof Automotive Connector

Sealed wire-to-wire

Pin
4 Pin
Voltage
24V
Current
10A
IP
IP67
2.8mm automotive wire harness connector kit with plug housings, pigtail wires and wide crimp terminals
AC-WH-028

2.8mm Automotive Wire Harness Connector

Wire harness connector

Pin
2.8mm Series
Voltage
24V
Current
20A
IP
IP65

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Automotive Lighting Supplier

Automotive Lighting Connection Solution

Connector and terminal matching support for headlamp, tail lamp, auxiliary lighting and exterior vehicle lighting harnesses.

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Wiring Harness Factory

Wiring Harness Solution

Connector, terminal, seal and housing support for automotive wiring harness manufacturers.

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Wiring Harness Factory

Body Harness Connection Solution

Connector selection support for body harness, door system, interior electronics, lighting and control module wiring.

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