The Wacker Neuson Plug Housing, 14 Position, 0.16, Mate-N-Lok is a genuine OEM electrical connector component designed for HI260 and HI1000 series indirect air heaters. As a direct-from-manufacturer part, the meets the exact connector specifications Wacker Neuson engineers built into these heater systems — no guesswork on pin count, housing geometry, or contact sizing. This plug housing is confirmed to fit a wide range of HI1000 configurations including diesel, gas, and DGM electric break and surge brake variants, as well as the HI260 oil heater with tank. When your heater's wiring harness connector fails, replacing it with the correct OEM housing keeps the electrical system operating as intended.
Key Features
- Correct Contact Retention: — 14-position Mate-N-Lok housing maintains precise terminal lock and contact alignment, preventing intermittent faults in the heater's control circuit.
- OEM Electrical Specification: — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this housing matches the original 0.16 contact series spec for accurate current-carrying capacity and connector mating force.
- Direct Plug-In Replacement: — Mates directly with the existing Mate-N-Lok counterpart connector on the heater wiring harness — no pin modification or re-pinning of the opposing connector needed.
- Broad HI-Series Compatibility: — Fits HI260 oil heaters and the full HI1000 indirect air heater range, covering diesel, gas, and DGM variants with both electric break and surge brake configurations.
- Electrical Safety Integrity: — A damaged or mismatched plug housing can cause arcing, signal loss, or control board faults. The correct OEM housing preserves proper insulation and secure terminal seating in a high-heat environment.
The plug housing is the outer shell of a multi-pin electrical connector that locks wiring harness terminals in position and protects them from vibration, moisture, and heat. In an indirect air heater like the HI1000 or HI260, this connector ties control signals and power feeds between the heater's operating components — burner controls, sensors, and ignition circuits rely on it for clean, uninterrupted electrical continuity. A cracked, melted, or worn housing can cause pins to back out or short, leading to erratic burner behavior, fault codes, or a complete heater shutdown.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5200017759 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Plug Housing, 14 Position, 0.16, Mate-N-Lok |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| HI260 HEATER,OIL WITH TANK | HI260 | 5200018503, 5200018504 |
| HI1000 Indirect Air Heater, Diesel w/Tank | HI1000 | 5200011232, 5200011233, 5200011231, 5100049274, 5100049273 |
| HI1000 Indirect Air Heater, DGM, Electric Break | HI1000DGM | 5200011234, 5200011235, 5100049275, 5100049276 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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