{"product_id":"8w0-972-112-genuine-vw-audi-black-12-pin-electrical-connector-housing","title":"8W0-972-112 Genuine VW\/Audi Black 12 Pin Electrical Connector Housing","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRestore the original 12-position connector housing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete factory number: 8W0-972-112.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory specification: black 12-position flat-contact housing, factory number 8W0-972-112.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: molded connector body with terminal cavities and the original mating and contact-retention features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity supplied: one individual empty connector housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon reasons to replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe housing or connector latch is cracked or broken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA damaged terminal-retention feature prevents secure contact seating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical damage prevents the original connector from mating and locking correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVehicle fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe applications below require the original 8W0-972-112 housing at the specific connection being repaired. Match the complete original number and connector keying.\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 A5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018–2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0L turbo gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB9 \/ B9.5 quattro Coupe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal electrical connector position assigned 8W0-972-112; match keying, contact arrangement and full housing number.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A5 Sportback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018–2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0L turbo gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB9 \/ B9.5 quattro Sportback; carryover B9 only for 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal 12-pin connector assigned 8W0-972-112; not an automatic fit for the new B10 sedan.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi S5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018–2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0L turbo gasoline V6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB9 \/ B9.5 quattro Coupe \/ Cabriolet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal electrical connector position assigned 8W0-972-112; match full number and keying.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi S5 Sportback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018–2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0L turbo gasoline V6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB9 \/ B9.5 quattro Sportback; carryover B9 only for 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal 12-pin connector assigned 8W0-972-112; not an automatic fit for the new B10 sedan.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi Q5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018–2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0L turbo gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFY SUV; quattro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal matching 12-pin housing only; verify number and keying.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi SQ5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018–2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0L turbo gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFY SUV; quattro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal matching 12-pin housing only; verify number and keying.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Atlas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018–2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0L turbo \/ 3.6L VR6 gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSUV; FWD \/ 4MOTION where equipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal matching 12-pin housing only; verify number and keying.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Atlas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0L turbo gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSUV; FWD \/ 4MOTION\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal matching 12-pin housing only; verify number and keying.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen GTI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022–2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0L turbo gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMk8 hatchback; FWD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal matching 12-pin housing only; verify number and keying.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Taos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022–2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5L turbo gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSUV; FWD \/ 4MOTION\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal matching 12-pin housing only; verify number and keying.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Tiguan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018–2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0L turbo gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecond-generation SUV; FWD \/ 4MOTION\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal matching 12-pin housing only; verify number and keying.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Golf Alltrack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2017–2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8L turbo gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWagon; 4MOTION\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal matching 12-pin housing only; verify number and keying.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrdering information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne individual Genuine VW\/Audi 8W0-972-112 empty housing is supplied. Select terminals and repair wires separately for the original wire size and circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Genuine VW\/Audi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48048438870193,"sku":"8W0-972-112","price":5.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/1379\/3201\/files\/8w0-972-112-genuine-vw-audi-1.jpg?v=1792149961","url":"https:\/\/hstuning.com\/products\/8w0-972-112-genuine-vw-audi-black-12-pin-electrical-connector-housing","provider":"HS Tuning ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}