The Wacker Neuson Plug Housing, 12 Position, 0.16, Mate-N-Lok is a genuine OEM electrical connector component designed for the HI260 and HI1000 series indirect air heaters. As a factory-sourced part, the meets the original design specifications Wacker Neuson built into these heater systems, ensuring the connector interfaces exactly as intended. This housing is confirmed to fit multiple HI1000 configurations — including diesel, gas, and DGM variants with either electric break or surge brake setups — as well as the HI260 oil heater with tank. Keeping this connector in sound condition is essential to maintaining proper electrical signal integrity throughout the heater's control circuit.
Key Features
- OEM-Spec Connector Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original electrical tolerances, ensuring correct terminal retention force and housing geometry for this 12-position Mate-N-Lok interface.
- Direct Plug-In Replacement — Engineered to mate with the existing Mate-N-Lok connector system already in the harness, so the housing seats and locks into position the same way the original does.
- Broad HI-Series Compatibility — Fits HI260 and HI1000 indirect air heaters across diesel, gas, and DGM configurations, covering both electric break and surge brake variants.
- Protects Electrical Circuit Continuity — A damaged or cracked plug housing can cause intermittent connections or open circuits in the heater control system; replacing it restores stable, uninterrupted signal flow.
- Electrical Safety Assurance — A correctly sealed and fully intact connector housing prevents moisture ingress and loose terminal contact — critical in the high-heat, demanding environments these indirect air heaters operate in.
A plug housing is the protective outer shell that locks a wiring harness connector together, holding the individual electrical terminals in their correct positions and shielding them from vibration, moisture, and mechanical stress. In an indirect air heater like the HI260 or HI1000, the control wiring manages fuel delivery, ignition, and safety shutdown functions — all of which depend on solid, uninterrupted electrical connections. When a connector housing cracks, warps, or loses its locking tab, terminals can back out or make intermittent contact, leading to erratic operation, fault codes, or a heater that fails to fire.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5200017760 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Plug Housing, 12 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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