8-Pin Headlight Connector 33472-0801 / 33482-4801 for Ford Buick Chevrolet — Molex MX150 Series

8-Pin Headlight Connector 33472-0801 / 33482-4801 — Molex MX150 Series for Ford, Buick & Chevrolet

Part Numbers: 33472-0801 (female/receptacle) / 33482-4801 (male/plug)
Connector Family: Molex MX150 Series

The Molex MX150 is the dominant connector platform in North American automotive wiring, specified by General Motors, Ford, and their joint-venture partners for high-current, high-reliability applications including headlight assemblies, fog light harnesses, and front-end lighting modules. When your Ford F-Series, Buick Enclave, or Chevrolet Silverado develops a headlight fault that isn't resolved by a bulb change, the MX150 8-pin connector is the first component to inspect. Thermal stress, road vibration, and moisture ingress cause the MX150 housing to crack and the terminals to oxidize — producing exactly the kind of intermittent, fault-code-triggering headlight failures that frustrate technicians and owners alike. This OEM-specification replacement restores the factory connection.

Technical Specifications

• Part Numbers: 33472-0801 (female) · 33482-4801 (male)
• Connector Family: Molex MX150 Series (6.2mm pitch, high-current)
• Pin Count: 8-pin
• Terminal Pitch: 6.2mm — rated for high-current headlight circuits
• Housing Material: PA66 GF30 — heat-stabilized, UV-resistant, flame-retardant (UL94 V-0)
• Terminal Material: Copper alloy, tin-plated — low contact resistance
• Sealing: Unsealed (standard MX150 headlight variant)
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +125°C
• Current Rating: Up to 13A per pin (MX150 6.2mm terminal)
• Voltage Rating: 12V / 24V DC
• Wire Gauge: 0.5–2.0 mm² (AWG 20–14)
• Locking: Positive-latch with secondary lock (CPA) option

Vehicle Compatibility

The Molex MX150 33472-0801 / 33482-4801 is used across the following North American and global platforms:

• Ford: F-150 (12th/13th gen), F-250/F-350 Super Duty, Explorer (U502/U625), Escape (C520), Edge (CD539), Fusion (CD4), Mustang (S550) — headlight and fog light harness connectors
• Buick: Enclave (C1XX), Envision (C29), LaCrosse (E2XX), Verano — front lighting module connectors
• Chevrolet: Silverado 1500/2500 (K2XX/T1XX), Equinox (C1XX), Malibu (E2XX), Traverse (C1XX), Colorado (31XX) — headlight assembly wiring plugs
• GMC: Sierra 1500/2500, Terrain, Acadia — sharing GM C1XX/K2XX platform headlight harness
• Cadillac: XT5, CT6 — front lighting harness connectors on shared GM platforms
• Buick/Chevrolet China-market variants: Buick GL8, Buick Excelle GT, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Captiva — MX150 headlight connectors on SAIC-GM joint-venture platforms

Why MX150 Headlight Connectors Fail

The MX150 platform was designed for high-current automotive applications, but the 8-pin headlight variant faces a specific challenge: modern LED and HID headlight assemblies generate significant heat at the connector interface, accelerating housing degradation and terminal oxidation. On trucks and SUVs, the front-end location exposes the connector to road spray, salt, and temperature extremes that compound the problem. GM and Ford technicians in North America, Australia, and the Middle East consistently identify the MX150 headlight connector as a wear item requiring replacement at 80,000–120,000 km intervals on high-mileage vehicles.

Global Market & Regional Notes

Ford and GM vehicles are sold globally, and the MX150 connector is in active demand across USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait), South Africa, and China (where SAIC-GM produces Buick and Chevrolet models for the domestic market). In China specifically, the Buick GL8 MPV and Chevrolet Cruze are among the most common vehicles requiring MX150 headlight connector replacement, making this a high-volume part for Chinese auto parts distributors and repair workshops.

Installation Notes

• Disconnect the vehicle battery before working on headlight wiring
• Use a Molex MX150 terminal extraction tool — do not use a flat-blade screwdriver
• Inspect the CPA (Connector Position Assurance) secondary lock — replace if cracked
• Apply dielectric grease to terminals before mating to prevent future oxidation
• Confirm pin orientation against the vehicle's wiring diagram (Ford ETIS or GM SI portal)

Package Contents

• 1 × 33472-0801 Female Receptacle Housing (8-pin)
• 1 × 33482-4801 Male Plug Housing (8-pin)
• Terminals included (confirm variant at checkout)

Also available: individual MX150 terminals (33012-2001), CPA secondary locks, and complete connector pair kits for workshop use. Contact us for bulk pricing.

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