Preview: Deutsch (TE) Wire Harness

Deutsch (TE) Wire Harness

A Deutsch (TE) wire harness seals every circuit against water, dust and vibration. QL-Custom builds yours to design and tests every circuit before it ships. Send your pinout and we will build a harness that plugs in and stays sealed.

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Deutsch DT connectors and wire leads

Professional Manufacturer of Deutsch (TE) Connectors

Deutsch began in 1938 as an American maker of connectors for harsh conditions. Its DT series became standard on trucks, tractors, boats and building machines. TE Connectivity acquired Deutsch in 2012, so a Deutsch (TE) wire harness uses the same design under the TE name. QL-Custom Technology Ltd., a custom wire harness, cable assembly and overmolding manufacturer, builds each Deutsch connector wiring harness to your drawing, BOM or sample. Our engineers review every design before production, and each finished harness is tested circuit by circuit. A two-pin lead gets the same care as a large multi-branch loom. We also supply the matching connector parts, so a single team handles your entire order.

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Black Deutsch wire harness with multiple DT connector branches

Deutsch (TE) Connector Family

60 DT, DTM, DTP, DTHD, HD and HDP20 connectors for sealed harness builds

DT04-2P-C015 Deutsch connector

DT04-2P-C015

DT Series 2-Way Receptacle, Pin Contacts, Gray

DT04-2P-L012 Deutsch connector

DT04-2P-L012

DT Series 2-Way Flange Receptacle, Pin Contacts, Gray

DT04-3P-CE01 Deutsch connector

DT04-3P-CE01

DT Series 3-Way Receptacle, Pin Contacts, Gray

DT04-3P-CE02 Deutsch connector

DT04-3P-CE02

DT Series 3-Way Receptacle, Pin Contacts, Black

DT04-3P-P007 Deutsch connector

DT04-3P-P007

DT Series 3-Way Receptacle, Pin Contacts, Gray

DT04-4P-C017 Deutsch connector

DT04-4P-C017

DT Series 4-Way Receptacle, Pin Contacts, Gray

DT04-4P-CE03 Deutsch connector

DT04-4P-CE03

DT Series 4-Way Receptacle, Pin Contacts, Black

DT04-6P Deutsch connector

DT04-6P

DT Series 6-Way Receptacle, Pin Contacts, Gray

DT04-6P-CE01 Deutsch connector

DT04-6P-CE01

DT Series 6-Way Receptacle, Pin Contacts, Gray

DT04-6P-CL09 Deutsch connector

DT04-6P-CL09

DT Series 6-Way Flange Receptacle, Pin Contacts, Black

DT04-08PA-CE02 Deutsch connector

DT04-08PA-CE02

DT Series 8-Way Receptacle, Pin Contacts, A Key, Black

DT04-08PB-L012 Deutsch connector

DT04-08PB-L012

DT Series 8-Way Flange Receptacle, Pin Contacts, B Key

DT04-12PA Deutsch connector

DT04-12PA

DT Series 12-Way Receptacle, Pin Contacts, A Key, Gray

DT04-12PA-BL08 Deutsch connector

DT04-12PA-BL08

DT Series 12-Way Flange Receptacle, Pin Contacts, A Key, Black

DT04-12PB-CE07 Deutsch connector

DT04-12PB-CE07

DT Series 12-Way Receptacle, Pin Contacts, B Key, Black

DT04-12PC-CE07 Deutsch connector

DT04-12PC-CE07

DT Series 12-Way Receptacle, Pin Contacts, C Key, Green

DT04-12PD-CE07 Deutsch connector

DT04-12PD-CE07

DT Series 12-Way Receptacle, Pin Contacts, D Key, Brown

DT06-3S-CE06 Deutsch connector

DT06-3S-CE06

DT Series 3-Way Plug, Socket Contacts, Black

DT06-3S-CP01 Deutsch connector

DT06-3S-CP01

DT Series 3-Way Plug, Socket Contacts, Black

DT06-4S-C015 Deutsch connector

DT06-4S-C015

DT Series 4-Way Plug, Socket Contacts, Gray

DT06-6S-C017 Deutsch connector

DT06-6S-C017

DT Series 6-Way Plug, Socket Contacts, Gray

DT06-6S-CE05 Deutsch connector

DT06-6S-CE05

DT Series 6-Way Plug, Socket Contacts, Black

DT06-6S-CE06 Deutsch connector

DT06-6S-CE06

DT Series 6-Way Plug, Socket Contacts, Black

DT06-6S-EP06 Deutsch connector

DT06-6S-EP06

DT Series 6-Way Plug, Socket Contacts, Gray

DT06-08SA-CE06 Deutsch connector

DT06-08SA-CE06

DT Series 8-Way Plug, Socket Contacts, A Key, Gray

DT06-08SB-CE05 Deutsch connector

DT06-08SB-CE05

DT Series 8-Way Plug, Socket Contacts, B Key, Black

DT06-08SB-EP06 Deutsch connector

DT06-08SB-EP06

DT Series 8-Way Plug, Socket Contacts, B Key, Black

DT06-12SA-C015 Deutsch connector

DT06-12SA-C015

DT Series 12-Way Plug, Socket Contacts, A Key, Gray

DT06-12SA-CE06 Deutsch connector

DT06-12SA-CE06

DT Series 12-Way Plug, Socket Contacts, A Key, Gray

DT06-12SB-CE01 Deutsch connector

DT06-12SB-CE01

DT Series 12-Way Plug, Socket Contacts, B Key, Black

DT13-4P Deutsch connector

DT13-4P

DT Series 4-Way Flange Receptacle, PCB Pins

DT13-6P Deutsch connector

DT13-6P

DT Series 6-Way Flange Receptacle, PCB Pins

DT15-08PD Deutsch connector

DT15-08PD

DT Series 8-Way Flange Receptacle, D Key, Brown

DT15-12PA Deutsch connector

DT15-12PA

DT Series 12-Way Flange Receptacle, A Key, Gray

DT15-12PA-B028 Deutsch connector

DT15-12PA-B028

DT Series 12-Way Flange Receptacle, A Key, Gray

DTM04-08PA Deutsch connector

DTM04-08PA

DTM Series 8-Way Receptacle, Pin Contacts, A Key

DTM06-12SA Deutsch connector

DTM06-12SA

DTM Series 12-Way Plug, Socket Contacts, A Key

DTP04-2P Deutsch connector

DTP04-2P

DTP Series 2-Way Receptacle, Pin Contacts

DTP06-2S Deutsch connector

DTP06-2S

DTP Series 2-Way Plug, Socket Contacts

DTP10-4P Deutsch connector

DTP10-4P

DTP Series 4-Way Receptacle, Pin Contacts, Black

DTHD04-1-4P Deutsch connector

DTHD04-1-4P

DTHD Series 1-Way Receptacle, Size 4 Pin

DTHD06-1-4S Deutsch connector

DTHD06-1-4S

DTHD Series 1-Way Plug, Size 4 Socket

HD10-3-96P Deutsch connector

HD10-3-96P

HD10 Series 3-Way Round Receptacle, Pin Contacts

HD10-6-12P Deutsch connector

HD10-6-12P

HD10 Series 6-Way Round Receptacle, Pin Contacts

HD10-9-1939P Deutsch connector

HD10-9-1939P

HD10 Series 9-Way Round Receptacle, J1939 Diagnostic

HD14-9-16P Deutsch connector

HD14-9-16P

HD Series 9-Way Round Connector, Gray

HD34-24-47PE-059 Deutsch connector

HD34-24-47PE-059

HD30 Series 47-Way Round Metal Connector, Pin Contacts

HD36-24-16PN Deutsch connector

HD36-24-16PN

HD30 Series 16-Way Round Connector, Pin Contacts

HD36-24-47SE-059 Deutsch connector

HD36-24-47SE-059

HD30 Series 47-Way Round Metal Connector, Socket Contacts

HDP24-24-19SE-L017 Deutsch connector

HDP24-24-19SE-L017

HDP20 Series 19-Way Round Connector, Socket Contacts

HDP24-24-31PE-L017 Deutsch connector

HDP24-24-31PE-L017

HDP20 Series 31-Way Round Connector, Pin Contacts

HDP24-24-31ST-L017 Deutsch connector

HDP24-24-31ST-L017

HDP20 Series 31-Way Round Connector, Socket Contacts

YHDP24-24-19PEL024 Deutsch connector

YHDP24-24-19PEL024

HDP20 Style 19-Way Round Connector, Pin Contacts

HDP26-24-19PE-L017 Deutsch connector

HDP26-24-19PE-L017

HDP20 Series 19-Way Round Plug, Pin Contacts

HDP26-24-31PT-L017 Deutsch connector

HDP26-24-31PT-L017

HDP20 Series 31-Way Round Plug, Pin Contacts

HDP26-24-9SN-L017 Deutsch connector

HDP26-24-9SN-L017

HDP20 Series 9-Way Round Plug, Socket Contacts

1-2303813-1 Deutsch connector

1-2303813-1

TE 2-Way Sealed Connector Housing, Gray

1-2303815-1 Deutsch connector

1-2303815-1

TE 2-Way Sealed Plug, Gray

2-2303816-3 Deutsch connector

2-2303816-3

TE 3-Way Sealed Plug, Black

9-2367345-1 Deutsch connector

9-2367345-1

TE Sealed Connector Housing with Red Lock, Black

Deutsch (TE) Connector & Wire Harness Core Series

Every project starts at a different point. Some buyers only need loose connector parts for their own line. Others want a finished Deutsch (TE) wire harness that plugs straight into a machine. Many need a design that does not exist yet. We cover all three. Common Deutsch housings, contacts and wedgelocks sit on our shelves, ready to build. Tell us what you have and what you need. Our team will point you to the right option and provide a clear quote.

Standard Deutsch DT, DTM and DTP connector housings

Standard Deutsch (TE) Connectors

Need parts for your own assembly line? We supply standard Deutsch receptacles, plugs, contacts, wedgelocks and seal plugs. Popular DT, DTM and DTP sizes are kept in stock in 2- to 12-way configurations. Parts ship loose or packed as kits. Each lot carries clear part numbers. If a housing is hard to find, we will help you find it.

Finished Deutsch DT pigtail with plug and receptacle

Finished Deutsch (TE) Wire Harness Assemblies

Some teams just want a part they can install right away. For them, we build finished harnesses, pigtails, jumpers and extension leads with Deutsch plugs on one or both ends. Each Deutsch connector cable assembly is tested before it leaves our floor. Labels and part numbers follow your drawing. It arrives ready to plug in.

Custom harness with mixed Deutsch and multi-pin connectors

Custom Non-Standard Harness & Connector

A catalog part will not fit every design. We build harnesses with mixed connector brands, unusual lengths, special wire and overmolded ends. Custom breakout points are no problem. If all you have is an old sample, we can study it and rebuild it to spec. You approve a drawing first, so the finished part matches what you expect.

Deutsch (TE) Wire Harness Tailored Solutions

No two machines face the same conditions. A harness on a highway truck is exposed to road salt and engine heat. One on an excavator gets hit by rocks and blasted with high-pressure water. For this reason, we design each Deutsch wiring harness for the place where it will be used. Before we draw anything, we look at current, wire length, bend points and nearby heat. We also ask how often the plugs will be opened for service. Only then do we pick the series, wire type, sleeving and routing. You get a Deutsch (TE) wire harness that fits the first time and keeps working when conditions get rough.

Engine bay of a modified performance vehicle

Automotive & Refitting

Trucks, buses, vans and off-road vehicles often use Deutsch plugs for lighting, sensors and add-on parts. We build engine, chassis, lighting and trailer harnesses for OEM and aftermarket buyers. Refit and upgrade kits make up a large share of this work. Think LED light bars, winches, work lights and camper power systems. Our plug-and-play harnesses connect to the vehicle without cutting factory wires. Fleet and heavy-truck projects often require J1939 data link harnesses, and we build those too. Kits can ship with fuses, relays, switches and install labels.

Industrial robot arm handling a wiring assembly

Construction Machinery

Excavators, loaders, cranes and road rollers work in dust, mud and constant shaking. Their harnesses must survive rocks, hydraulic oil and daily pressure washing. Our range covers cab, engine, boom, valve and sensor harnesses for these machines. Deutsch DT and DTM plugs handle most signal and control lines. At bulkheads and cab-to-chassis links, heavy-duty HD30 and HDP20 connectors carry multiple circuits through a single sealed plug. Long runs get abrasion sleeves, corrugated tube and tough clamps. Every branch lines up with your machine's routing points.

Electric drive unit with orange high-voltage connectors

New Energy Equipment

Electric machines and energy systems still need tough low-voltage wiring. We build Deutsch harnesses for battery management, charging stations, energy storage cabinets and solar trackers. These harnesses carry control signals, sensor data and auxiliary power. When the current climbs, we move to the DTP and DTHD series with larger contacts and thicker wire. Electric forklifts and electric construction machines use the same sealed design. Battery heat and strong sun call for high-temperature wire and UV-resistant covers. Every circuit gets a clear label, which makes service safer and faster.

Automated production line with sealed circular connectors

Industrial Automation Control

Factory and outdoor machines need wiring that is easy to service. Pumps, compressors, generators and wash-down food machines all gain from sealed quick-disconnect plugs. Control, sensor and solenoid valve harnesses come with Deutsch connectors on each end. When a part fails, a technician can unplug it and fit a new one without rewiring. Contacts can also be pulled and replaced with a simple tool. Wire colors and labels follow your control drawing. On request, harnesses ship pre-routed for your panel or machine frame.

Advantages of Deutsch (TE) Connectors and Harnesses

Deutsch DT connector lighting harness with relay and switch

Harsh Condition Resistant & Rigorous Quality Assurance

Most Deutsch series work from -55°C to +125°C and keep their seal against water, dust and heavy vibration. Our job is to build every harness so it keeps that rating. Crimps are checked for height and pull force, and each finished harness is tested circuit by circuit. A Deutsch (TE) wire harness from QL-Custom is ready for pressure washing, road salt and long days in the sun.

Braided multi-branch Deutsch wire harness

Full Customization & Original Universal Compatibility

Our harnesses plug straight into the Deutsch parts already on your equipment. Housings, keys and pin positions match the original part numbers. You choose the wire, length, color, labels, sleeving and connector ends. We can build with original TE Deutsch parts or with compatible parts, based on your budget and approval needs. Either way, every custom Deutsch wire harness is made to your drawing.

Row of grey Deutsch DT connectors with colored wire leads

Factory Direct Supply, Low Failure & Cost Optimization

Buying straight from the factory takes the middleman out of your price. You talk directly with the engineers who plan your parts and the team that builds them. Our checks catch crimp, seal and pin faults before shipping, so fewer problems reach the field. We also look for honest savings. On high-volume jobs, for example, stamped contacts can cost less than solid ones and still do the job well.

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Agriculture and Forestry

Tractors, sprayers, combines and forest machines work in rain, mud and chemical spray. Deutsch (TE) wire harnesses keep their lights, sensors and controls sealed through long seasons. Plugs can be opened again and again for service. Farm equipment makers and dealers use our harnesses for new builds and repairs.

マリン&オフショア

Saltwater reaches every part of a boat. Sealed Deutsch plugs keep moisture away from pumps, lights, engines and navigation parts. We can use tinned copper wire to slow corrosion. These harnesses suit fishing boats, yachts, ferries and port equipment.

Mining

Mining trucks, drills and conveyors run nonstop in dust and heavy shock. Harnesses here need thick sleeving and strong strain relief at every plug. Our Deutsch builds withstand rock impacts and fine dust. When a part fails, crews can unplug it and swap it fast.

Rail Transit

Trains and track-maintenance vehicles require sealed connections beneath the car body. Deutsch harnesses link brake sensors, lights, doors and track equipment. They cope with vibration, water spray and big temperature swings. Clear labels help rail crews get through scheduled maintenance faster.

Emergency and Specialty Vehicles

Fire trucks, ambulances and police vehicles carry extra lights, sirens and control panels. All of it has to work the moment a call comes in. We build upfit harnesses with Deutsch plugs for quick installs. Upfitters save hours on each vehicle.

Motorsport and Racing

Race cars need light, tight wiring that won't come loose. Deutsch DT and DTM plugs are a common choice in this field. We build compact Deutsch (TE) wire harnesses for engines, dash panels and data loggers. Each one is made to take heat and hard landings.

Matching Deutsch Series to Current, Size and Pin Count

DTM

Up to 7.5 A

Made for tight spaces and signal lines. Its size 20 contacts are rated at 7.5 amps each, and housings run from 2 to 12 ways. Pick DTM for sensors, switches and small control modules.

DT

Up to 13 A

The Deutsch series you will see most often. Its size 16 contacts handle up to 13 amps, with the same wide range of housing sizes. It covers most lighting, sensor and general power circuits.

DTP

Up to 25 A

More power in a small body. Size 12 contacts can handle up to 25 amps in 2-way or 4-way housings. Use it for pumps, fans, heaters and motor feeds.

DTHD

Up to 100 A

A single-pin plug for heavy current. Contacts go up to size 4 and are rated up to 100 amps. It suits battery links, starters and main power lines.

HD30

Metal shell

A round, metal-shell connector for high pin counts. One plug can mix different contact sizes. Choose HD30 when multiple circuits must pass through a single sealed bulkhead.

HDP20

Plastic shell

A lighter plastic version of the round heavy-duty plug. It packs many circuits into one housing at a lower cost. Use it where weight and budget matter, but sealing still counts.

Deutsch Wire Seal Ranges and Contact Sizes

Contact sizeSeriesWireCurrent
Size 20DTM16 to 22 AWGUp to 7.5 A
Size 16DT, HD30, HDP2014 to 20 AWGUp to 13 A
Size 12DTP, DTHD10 to 14 AWGUp to 25 A
Size 8DTHD8 AWGUp to 60 A
Size 4DTHD4 AWGUp to 100 A
DT wire seal range
Insulation diameter about 1.35 mm to 3.05 mm
Thin-wall wire (GXL, TXL)
Reduced-diameter seal versions where needed
Seal check
Every seal matched to the wire insulation size per the TE datasheet
Contact types
Solid (machined) or stamped and formed
Contact plating
Nickel as standard, gold for low-current signal lines
Unused cavities
Filled with sealing plugs
Secondary lock
Wedgelock in every plug and receptacle
Sealing rating
IP67 and IP68 when seal and wire size match
Operating temperature
-55°C to +125°C (DT series)
Housing options
Gray or black, with keyed versions

Field-Proven Build Methods for Harnesses

Seal matched to wire

We measure the wire insulation before choosing a seal. Thin wire leaves a gap for water. Thick wire can tear the seal.

Every empty cavity plugged

Each unused cavity gets a sealing plug. An open hole is the fastest way to flood a sealed connector.

Right tool for each contact

Solid and stamped contacts need different crimp tools, and we never mix them. A crimp made with the wrong tool can look fine and still fail later.

Contacts pushed to full seat

Each contact goes in until it clicks, then gets a light tug. A loose contact causes an open circuit that is hard to trace.

Wedgelock snapped flush

The wedgelock must sit flat with the housing face. We check this by eye on every plug. If it sits halfway, contacts can slip under vibration.

Straight run behind the seal

Wires leave the plug straight for a short distance before any bend. A sharp bend right behind the connector pulls the seal open over time.

Strain relief at every branch

Boots, backshells, heat-shrink and clamps take the load off each crimp. The Deutsch (TE) wire harness flexes along the cable instead of at the plug.

Drip loops on the drawing

For upward-facing plugs, our drawings show where a drip loop should go. Water then runs off before it reaches the connector.

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We replaced a batch of failing trailer lighting harnesses with QL-Custom's DT builds. After a full winter of road salt, not a single plug has let in water. The labels made the installation easy for our techs.
Photo of Mark JensenMark Jensen
Clean HD30 bulkhead harnesses for our forestry machines. They caught a key clash in our drawing before production. Good communication from quote to delivery.
Photo of Lars ErikssonLars Eriksson
We sell LED light bars, and their DT pigtails and splitters fit perfectly. Packaging and labels were done to our specs. Reorders are simple.
Photo of Olivia GrantOlivia Grant
Our compact sensor module needed DTM harnesses with tight bend limits. The routing matched our 3D model on the first sample. Very careful work.
Photo of Hiroshi TanakaHiroshi Tanaka
Our mining conveyors run in heavy dust all day. These Deutsch (TE) wire harnesses have held up far better than our old ones. Wiring faults are now rare on our site.
Photo of Thabo NkosiThabo Nkosi
We fit out our emergency vehicles, so install time matters. Their plug-and-play Deutsch harnesses cut our wiring time on every vehicle. Each circuit was labeled exactly as we asked.
Photo of Michael O'BrienMichael O'Brien

Buy a Reliable Deutsch Harness for Your Project

Your machines work where failure is expensive. One wet plug can stop a truck on the road or a loader on site. QL-Custom Technology Ltd. builds each Deutsch (TE) wire harness with the small details that prevent those stops. Our engineers work with DT, DTM, DTP, DTHD and HD series part numbers every day. We match seals to wire, plug empty cavities and test every circuit before shipping. Because you buy direct from the factory, prices stay fair and answers come fast. A ten-piece sample run gets the same care as a large repeat order. Send your drawing, pinout or sample today. You will get a clear quote with lead time and design notes.

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Custom Deutsch wire harness assembly

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Drawing, pinout, BOM or sample photos

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deutsch part of TE Connectivity?

Yes. TE Connectivity bought Deutsch in 2012. The connectors are now sold under the TE brand and are often marked "DEUTSCH" on the housing. The DT, DTM and DTP designs did not change after the sale. A TE Deutsch wire harness uses the same parts that machine builders have relied on for years.

Are Deutsch connectors waterproof?

They are sealed and rated IP67 or IP68. The seal only works when the wire insulation fits the seal size and every empty cavity is plugged. Build quality matters as much as the connector itself. We check both on every Deutsch (TE) wire harness we make.

Solid or stamped contacts: which should I choose?

Solid contacts are machined from a metal bar. They handle more mating cycles and suit plugs that are opened often. Stamped contacts are formed from sheet metal and cost less in high volume. Let us know your current, service needs and budget, and we will suggest the right type.

Can Deutsch contacts be removed and replaced?

Yes. Take out the wedgelock, then release the contact by lifting its latch with a small tool. A new contact can be crimped and pushed into the same cavity. This makes Deutsch plugs easy to repair in the field. We can also supply spare contacts and seals for your service teams.

How do I read a Deutsch part number?

Take DT06-4S as an example. "DT" is the series, "06" means a plug, "4" is the number of ways and "S" means sockets. A "DT04" part is a receptacle, and "P" means pins. Extra letters at the end show keying, color or flange options.

Can you build a harness from a photo or sample?

Yes. Send clear photos of both connector ends, the wire colors and any labels. A physical sample is even better. Our engineers will identify the series and part numbers, then draw the harness for your approval. This works well when the original supplier is no longer available.

Do you use genuine Deutsch parts?

We can build with original TE Deutsch connectors and contacts, or with compatible parts that mate with them. Your quote always states which one you are getting. Original parts are best for OEM approvals and warranty work. Compatible parts can lower costs on price-sensitive aftermarket jobs.

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