{"product_id":"11-pin-light-yellow-female-car-connector-audio-plug-with-terminal-dj7112-3-21-11p-connector-172497-1","title":"172497-1 \/ DJ7112-3-21 Automotive 11-Pin Light Yellow Female Connector — Car Audio Plug with Terminal","description":"\u003ch2\u003e172497-1 \/ DJ7112-3-21 Automotive 11-Pin Light Yellow Female Connector — Car Audio Plug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e172497-1\u003c\/strong\u003e is an 11-pin light yellow female automotive connector from TE Connectivity, cross-referenced as \u003cstrong\u003eDJ7112-3-21\u003c\/strong\u003e in the DJ series naming convention. The distinctive light yellow housing provides visual identification in multi-connector instrument panel and audio system wiring harnesses. This connector is used for car audio head unit, amplifier, and body control module wiring harness connections across multiple vehicle platforms. The 11-pin configuration accommodates speaker outputs, power, ground, antenna, and control signal circuits for factory audio systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColor-coded automotive connectors are a deliberate OEM design choice — the light yellow housing ensures technicians can quickly identify the audio circuit connector in a dense instrument panel harness without consulting a wiring diagram for every connection. This reduces assembly errors on the production line and speeds up service repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e172497-1 \/ DJ7112-3-21\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTE Connectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFemale socket (“-21” suffix)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCar audio \/ BCM signal circuits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnsealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePA66 glass-filled nylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerminal Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTin-plated copper alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWire Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.35–0.85mm² (22–18 AWG)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°C to +85°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAutomotive Color Coding — Why Yellow Means Audio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYellow = audio\/entertainment circuits\u003c\/strong\u003e — the automotive industry uses color-coded connector housings to identify circuit function; yellow\/light yellow is commonly assigned to audio, entertainment, and infotainment circuits across multiple OEM standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevents mis-mating\u003c\/strong\u003e — color coding prevents connecting the wrong harness connector during assembly or repair; an 11-pin yellow connector cannot be accidentally mated with a 11-pin black BCM connector even if the pin count matches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTE Connectivity \/ DJ cross-reference\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 172497-1 (TE) and DJ7112-3-21 (DJ series) designations refer to the same connector; both part numbers are used in different OEM parts catalogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFactory car audio head unit connector repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAftermarket head unit installation wiring adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAmplifier wiring harness connector replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBCM audio output circuit connector repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstrument panel wiring harness repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ: What is the mating male connector for 172497-1 \/ DJ7112-3-21?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mating male connector is the \u003cstrong\u003e172498-1\u003c\/strong\u003e (TE Connectivity) or \u003cstrong\u003eDJ7112-3-11\u003c\/strong\u003e (DJ series) — the “-11” suffix indicates the male plug variant. In a connector pair, the female socket (172497-1) is typically on the wiring harness side and the male plug is on the component (head unit, amplifier) side. Verify the gender of your original connector before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQ: Can I use this connector for an aftermarket head unit installation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — if your vehicle uses the 172497-1\/DJ7112-3-21 as the factory audio connector, you can use this connector to build a custom wiring adapter for an aftermarket head unit. Wire the individual pins (speaker L\/R front\/rear, power, ground, ignition, illumination, antenna) to your aftermarket head unit’s ISO connector or direct wiring harness. Consult a vehicle-specific wiring diagram for the pin assignment of your specific model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQ: Why would an audio connector cause no sound or distorted audio?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorroded or loose audio connector terminals cause increased contact resistance in the speaker output circuits, resulting in reduced volume, distortion, or complete loss of audio on affected channels. This is often misdiagnosed as a faulty head unit or speakers. Inspect the audio connector terminals for corrosion (green\/white deposits) and check for loose terminal fit by gently wiggling individual wires — a terminal with insufficient retention force will move noticeably.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Keszoox","offers":[{"title":"Female Connector Set","offer_id":47394036449515,"sku":"14:200004889#Female Connector Set","price":11.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15cm wire","offer_id":47394036482283,"sku":"14:200004890#15cm wire","price":28.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/1005\/8731\/files\/11-pin-light-yellow-audio-connector-main.webp?v=1770360662","url":"https:\/\/keszoox.com\/products\/11-pin-light-yellow-female-car-connector-audio-plug-with-terminal-dj7112-3-21-11p-connector-172497-1","provider":"Keszoox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}