{"product_id":"8e0-972-576-genuine-vw-audi-eight-pin-flat-contact-housing","title":"8E0-972-576 Genuine VW\/Audi Eight-Pin Flat Contact Housing","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenuine VW\/Audi 8E0-972-576 is an individual black eight-position flat-contact housing. The confirmed applications below assign it to the original satellite-radio contact-bridge connector arrangement. It provides the housing for the separately specified electrical contacts and associated wiring components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical details and what is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory part number: 8E0-972-576 \/ 8E0972576.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnector layout: eight contact positions; black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity supplied: one individual bare housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContacts, contact bridge, repair wires and satellite-radio module are separately specified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe factory describes this housing as part of an assigned contact-bridge arrangement. That description does not mean a completed bridge, jumper or wiring assembly is supplied. Verify the original connector layout and repair components before ordering. On the specified A3 application, the catalog identifies 3D0972708 as its matching counterpart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon reasons to replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original housing is cracked or damaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA damaged retention feature prevents correct attachment of the original connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA contact location is damaged during connector repair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe assigned housing is missing or requires renewal during a diagnosed harness repair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspect the contacts, contact-bridge arrangement and mating connector separately. A new housing does not repair a broken conductor, restore damaged contacts or correct an internal radio-module fault. Radio reception symptoms require diagnosis of the actual circuit and equipment before replacing parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVehicle fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese rows identify the confirmed original satellite-radio housing applications. The radio equipment code and original mating arrangement must match; this housing is not a universal eight-pin radio adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel years\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication restrictions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0L TFSI gasoline inline-four\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8P Sportback; front-wheel drive or quattro; Original factory transmission; radio equipment and connector arrangement determine fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal satellite-radio connection PR QV8 using the eight-position black housing 8E0972576 as the assigned counterpart to 3D0972708. Confirm the original contact-bridge arrangement and mating housing. One bare housing supplied; contacts, contact bridge, wiring and radio module are separately specified.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2L gasoline VR6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8P Sportback; quattro; Original factory transmission; radio equipment and connector arrangement determine fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal satellite-radio connection PR QV8 using the eight-position black housing 8E0972576 as the assigned counterpart to 3D0972708. Confirm the original contact-bridge arrangement and mating housing. One bare housing supplied; contacts, contact bridge, wiring and radio module are separately specified.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi TT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0L TFSI gasoline inline-four\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8J coupe or roadster; quattro; Original factory transmission; radio equipment and connector arrangement determine fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal satellite-radio contact-bridge housing application PR QV4 assigned 8E0972576. Confirm the original mating housing, contact arrangement and radio equipment before ordering. One bare housing supplied; contacts, contact bridge, wiring and radio module are separately specified.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and service guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the factory electrical isolation and connector-repair procedure for the assigned radio circuit. Record the original contact and bridge positions before releasing the connection. Use the prescribed terminal tools and avoid pulling locked contacts by their wires.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstall only the specified terminal and contact-bridge arrangement according to the vehicle wiring diagram. Renew separately damaged contacts or wires as required, then verify full seating and correct connection to the original mating housing. Restore the factory harness route without strain and perform the prescribed audio-system checks after reassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Genuine VW\/Audi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48033531822257,"sku":"8E0-972-576","price":13.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/1379\/3201\/files\/8e0-972-576-genuine-vw-audi-1.jpg?v=1791983818","url":"https:\/\/hstuning.com\/products\/8e0-972-576-genuine-vw-audi-eight-pin-flat-contact-housing","provider":"HS Tuning ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}