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185879-2 / 185226-2 / 7L6972726 Automotive 26-Pin Blue Instrument Panel Connector — Low Current Socket
185879-2 / 185226-2 / 7L6972726 Automotive 26-Pin Blue Instrument Panel Connector Low Current Socket
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185879-2 / 185226-2 / 7L6972726 Automotive 26-Pin Blue Instrument Panel Connector
The 185879-2, 185226-2, and 7L6972726 are 26-pin blue automotive instrument panel connectors for low-current wiring harness applications. The 7L6972726 is a VW OEM part number used in the VW Touareg and related Porsche Cayenne / Audi Q7 platforms for instrument cluster and body control module wiring harness connections. The blue housing color provides visual identification in the instrument panel wiring harness. The 185879-2 and 185226-2 are TE Connectivity cross-references for the same connector system.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM Part Numbers | 185879-2 / 185226-2 / 7L6972726 |
| Pin Count | 26-pin |
| Housing Color | Blue |
| Circuit Type | Low current (instrument panel / BCM) |
| Housing Material | PA66 glass-filled nylon |
| Terminal Material | Tin-plated copper alloy |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Compatible Platforms | VW Touareg, Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q7 (PL71 platform) |
| Compliance | RoHS |
Instrument Panel Connector System
- VW PL71 platform standard — the 7L6972726 is used in VW Touareg (7L), Porsche Cayenne (955/957), and Audi Q7 (4L) instrument cluster and BCM wiring harnesses
- Blue housing for visual ID — instrument panel connectors use color coding to identify circuit function; blue typically indicates instrument cluster or BCM signal circuits
- 26-pin for complex instrument circuits — accommodates speedometer, tachometer, fuel level, temperature, warning light, CAN bus, and illumination circuits
- TE Connectivity cross-reference — 185879-2 and 185226-2 are TE Connectivity part numbers for the male and female variants of the same connector system
Typical Applications
- VW Touareg instrument cluster connector repair
- Porsche Cayenne BCM wiring harness repair
- Audi Q7 instrument panel connector replacement
- PL71-platform body control module connector repair
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What symptoms indicate a faulty instrument panel connector?
Common symptoms include: instrument cluster warning lights illuminating without cause, intermittent gauge failures, missing CAN bus communication faults (U-codes), and random BCM-related DTCs. Inspect the instrument panel connector for corrosion, bent terminals, or loose fit before replacing the instrument cluster or BCM.
