Toyota Coolant/Knock Sensor Connector Kit — 1-Way — OEM-Compatible Motorsport Wiring Connector
The 68217 is a complete 1-way connector kit for coolant temperature or knock sensor applications on Toyota engines using the shared coolant temperature and knock sensor connector format. This kit contains the housing, terminal contacts, and retaining/sealing components needed to fabricate or repair a complete coolant temperature or knock sensor circuit connection, providing an OEM-compatible interface that mates correctly with the original sensor or actuator connector body.
Why Use Correct OEM-Pattern Connector Kits
When fabricating a race car harness or repairing a motorsport wiring loom, using the correct OEM-pattern connector for each sensor and actuator is essential for both reliability and serviceability. Non-matching connectors require modification or adapters that introduce additional connection points, increase harness complexity, and may produce a mechanically insecure fit that loosens under vibration. OEM-pattern connector kits provide the exact housing geometry, contact type, and locking mechanism designed for the target device, ensuring a secure, vibration-resistant, and correctly-sealed connection that will remain reliable throughout the racing season.
Kit Contents
Each connector kit includes the plug or receptacle housing, appropriately sized crimp contacts rated for the circuit wire gauge, and any wedge locks, seals, or secondary locking components included in the original OEM design. Where the kit description specifies a boot, this provides additional environmental sealing and strain relief at the cable entry of the connector body.
Typical Build Applications
This connector is used for coolant temperature and knock sensor harness repair on Toyota engines, race engine harness fabrication, and ECU wiring for 1JZ, 2JZ, and 3S-GTE builds. It is a standard component in professional race car harness builds and engine swap harness fabrication projects across Scandinavia, where correct OEM-compatible connector specifications are a baseline requirement for reliable engine management, data acquisition, and safety system wiring.
Available from Arctic Performance Parts
Arctic Performance Parts stocks an extensive range of OEM-compatible motorsport connector kits covering the major Japanese and European engine platforms most commonly encountered in Scandinavian motorsport — including Toyota, Honda, GM, Mazda, Subaru, VW/Audi, and Bosch platform vehicles. Lead time is 1–2 weeks for quantities beyond current stock. Our team can assist in identifying the correct connector kit for your specific sensor or actuator application.
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