{"product_id":"6098-6948-8-pin-female-unsealed-automotive-connector-sumitomo-hm","title":"6098-6948 8-Pin Female Unsealed Automotive Connector — Sumitomo HM Series Wiring Plug","description":"\u003ch2\u003e6098-6948 — 8-Pin Female Unsealed Automotive Connector (Sumitomo HM Series)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart Number: \u003cstrong\u003e6098-6948\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sumitomo HM (High-density Multipole) connector series is one of the most widely deployed automotive wiring connector families in Japanese vehicle manufacturing. The 6098-6948 is an 8-pin female unsealed connector from this series, used extensively in interior, underdash, and body control wiring harnesses where environmental sealing is not required but reliable, high-density pin retention is critical. Found across Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Subaru, and Mitsubishi platforms, this connector is a staple of automotive harness repair and replacement work worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6098-6948\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sumitomo HM (High-density Multipole) Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Female (receptacle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSealing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unsealed — designed for interior\/cabin and protected underhood locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal Pitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2mm (HM series standard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e PA66 — heat-stabilized, chemical-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper alloy, tin-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e -40°C to +120°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V \/ 24V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 5A per pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWire Gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3–1.25 mm² (AWG 22–16)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-latch positive retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 6098-6948 is used across a broad range of vehicle systems where a compact, high-pin-count unsealed connector is required:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Control Module (BCM) connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e — interior lighting, door lock, window control circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument cluster wiring\u003c\/strong\u003e — gauge cluster harness connectors on Toyota and Honda platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHVAC control unit connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e — climate control module wiring harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirbag \/ SRS module connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e — secondary harness connections (non-squib circuits)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower window \/ door mirror control\u003c\/strong\u003e — door harness junction connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio \/ infotainment system wiring\u003c\/strong\u003e — head unit harness connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission control module (TCM)\u003c\/strong\u003e — interior harness side connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sumitomo HM series 6098-xxxx connector family is used across virtually all major Japanese OEM platforms:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToyota \/ Lexus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Prius, Hilux, Land Cruiser, IS, RX, GS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonda \/ Acura:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accord, Civic, CR-V, HR-V, Pilot, MDX, TLX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNissan \/ Infiniti:\u003c\/strong\u003e Altima, Sentra, X-Trail, Qashqai, Navara, Q50, QX60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMazda:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mazda3, Mazda6, CX-5, CX-9, MX-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubaru:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forester, Outback, Impreza, Legacy, XV\/Crosstrek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMitsubishi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outlander, Pajero, Eclipse Cross, L200\/Triton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuzuki \/ Daihatsu:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swift, Vitara, Jimny — shared Sumitomo harness architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy the HM Series Connector Fails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite being an unsealed connector, the 6098-6948 is exposed to the full range of automotive environmental stresses: thermal cycling, vibration, and in underdash applications, occasional moisture from HVAC condensation or water ingress through door seals. Over time, the dual-latch retention fatigues, terminals develop fretting corrosion from micro-vibration, and the housing becomes brittle from heat exposure. Intermittent electrical faults in BCM-controlled systems — random window operation, flickering gauges, erratic door locks — are classic symptoms of a degraded HM series connector. Replacement is the definitive fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGlobal Market \u0026amp; Regional Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSumitomo Electric Wiring Systems is the world's largest automotive wiring harness manufacturer, supplying OEM harnesses to Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and virtually every other Japanese automaker. The HM series connector is consequently found in vehicles across every major market: \u003cstrong\u003eJapan, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines), the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia), South Africa, and Eastern Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e. Auto electricians and harness repair specialists in all of these markets stock the 6098-xxxx series as a core inventory item.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a Sumitomo HM-series terminal extraction tool (flat-blade pick, 1.5mm) to remove terminals without damaging the housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect terminals for fretting corrosion — lightly abrade with a terminal cleaning tool before re-use if corrosion is minor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm wire gauge before selecting replacement terminals — HM series terminals are gauge-specific\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a small amount of contact grease to terminals in high-humidity environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 6098-6948 8-Pin Female Connector Housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminals available separately or as a kit — confirm at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso available: mating male housing (6098-6947) and complete connector pair kits. Contact us for bulk pricing for workshop and fleet maintenance applications.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Keszoox","offers":[{"title":"Male Connector Set","offer_id":47394058567915,"sku":"14:200004889#Male Connector Set","price":16.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15cm wire","offer_id":47394058600683,"sku":"14:200004890#15cm wire","price":25.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/1005\/8731\/files\/S2c1fe5955dce4899bf24888e93a8edccv.webp?v=1769825968","url":"https:\/\/keszoox.com\/products\/6098-6948-8-pin-female-unsealed-automotive-connector-sumitomo-hm","provider":"Keszoox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}