# OEM connectors 121 pin

Disclaimer: the following observations could be really wrong, please let me know if you have better information.

See also [OEM Connectors - 121 pin](OEM-connectors#121-pin)

There are two kinds of 121 connectors which look pretty much the same but do not mate together unless you use a grinder to massage them a bit.

## 368255/Asian

[TE 368255-2](http://www.te.com/catalog/pn/en/368255-2)

This one is used on Asian vehicles - Kia Hyundai etc.

See also [Kia Spectra 2005](Kia-Spectra-2005)

![368255 Asian render](Hardware/connectors/368255_render.png)

Note the horizontal line and the lack of double-lines

![368255 Asian Top Photo](Hardware/connectors/368255_top.jpg)

## 1241434/German

[TE 1241434-1](http://www.te.com/catalog/pn/en/1241434-1)

This one is used on Audi, VW, Mini Cooper.

![1241434 German render](Hardware/connectors/1241434_render.png)

Note the double-lines:

![1241434 German render Top](Hardware/connectors/1241434_render_top.png)

![1241434 German Top Photo](Hardware/connectors/1241434_top.jpg)

## How to make a German plug work with an Asian header

Use a grinder on the plug. This would probably void your warranty.

Before grinding:

![Before Shaving](Hardware/connectors/before_shaving.jpg)

Take the orange rubber piece away while grinding. Grind a bit on the inside.

![After Shaving](Hardware/connectors/after_shaving.jpg)

Re-install the rubber ring.

![After Shaving With Gasket](Hardware/connectors/after_shaving_2.jpg)

This way you should be able to use a "German" style plug on a "Asian" style connector.

![Final Result](Hardware/connectors/final_result.jpg)

There is also a 115 pin version - 6 pins are left out (14, 15, 16, 33, 34, 35)

## pinouts

[Kia Spectra 2005](Kia-Spectra-2005)

[Mini-Cooper-2003](Mini-Cooper-2003)

[Nissan Xterra 2011](Nissan-Xterra-2011)