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Restore the original 12-position connector housing
Genuine VW/Audi 8W0-972-112 replaces the black housing at the assigned 12-position electrical connection. Its cavity layout, keying and locking features hold the correct terminals in their intended positions.
The product photo shows the empty housing. This listing does not include a wired pigtail, electrical terminals, repair wires, seals or the component to which the connector attaches.
Technical details
- Complete factory number: 8W0-972-112.
- Factory specification: black 12-position flat-contact housing, factory number 8W0-972-112.
- Design: molded connector body with terminal cavities and the original mating and contact-retention features.
- Quantity supplied: one individual empty connector housing.
Pin count and color alone do not establish compatibility. Compare the full housing number, cavity pattern, locating features and mating component. A housing used in more than one vehicle circuit must be wired according to that circuit's original pin assignment.
Common reasons to replace
- The housing or connector latch is cracked or broken.
- A damaged terminal-retention feature prevents secure contact seating.
- Physical damage prevents the original connector from mating and locking correctly.
Inspect the electrical contacts, wire crimps and mating pins before replacing the housing. Corrosion, heat damage or loose terminals may require additional repair parts; replacing the plastic body alone will not correct a defective electrical contact.
Vehicle fitment
The applications below require the original 8W0-972-112 housing at the specific connection being repaired. Match the complete original number and connector keying.
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A5 | 2018–2024 | 2.0L turbo gasoline | B9 / B9.5 quattro Coupe | Original electrical connector position assigned 8W0-972-112; match keying, contact arrangement and full housing number. |
| Audi A5 Sportback | 2018–2025 | 2.0L turbo gasoline | B9 / B9.5 quattro Sportback; carryover B9 only for 2025 | Original 12-pin connector assigned 8W0-972-112; not an automatic fit for the new B10 sedan. |
| Audi S5 | 2018–2024 | 3.0L turbo gasoline V6 | B9 / B9.5 quattro Coupe / Cabriolet | Original electrical connector position assigned 8W0-972-112; match full number and keying. |
| Audi S5 Sportback | 2018–2025 | 3.0L turbo gasoline V6 | B9 / B9.5 quattro Sportback; carryover B9 only for 2025 | Original 12-pin connector assigned 8W0-972-112; not an automatic fit for the new B10 sedan. |
| Audi Q5 | 2018–2025 | 2.0L turbo gasoline | FY SUV; quattro | Original matching 12-pin housing only; verify number and keying. |
| Audi SQ5 | 2018–2025 | 3.0L turbo gasoline | FY SUV; quattro | Original matching 12-pin housing only; verify number and keying. |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018–2023 | 2.0L turbo / 3.6L VR6 gasoline | SUV; FWD / 4MOTION where equipped | Original matching 12-pin housing only; verify number and keying. |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2024 | 2.0L turbo gasoline | SUV; FWD / 4MOTION | Original matching 12-pin housing only; verify number and keying. |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2022–2024 | 2.0L turbo gasoline | Mk8 hatchback; FWD | Original matching 12-pin housing only; verify number and keying. |
| Volkswagen Taos | 2022–2024 | 1.5L turbo gasoline | SUV; FWD / 4MOTION | Original matching 12-pin housing only; verify number and keying. |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2018–2024 | 2.0L turbo gasoline | Second-generation SUV; FWD / 4MOTION | Original matching 12-pin housing only; verify number and keying. |
| Volkswagen Golf Alltrack | 2017–2019 | 1.8L turbo gasoline | Wagon; 4MOTION | Original matching 12-pin housing only; verify number and keying. |
Installation guidance
Follow the factory electrical isolation and connector repair procedure. Record the original cavity assignments before moving contacts, release terminals with the correct service tool and install the specified replacement contacts or repair wires where needed.
Confirm that each terminal is fully retained and that the connector locks onto its mating component without force. Complete the prescribed electrical circuit and function checks after the repair.
Ordering information
One individual Genuine VW/Audi 8W0-972-112 empty housing is supplied. Select terminals and repair wires separately for the original wire size and circuit.