Buy Deutsch DT Connectors in Australia
If you are looking to buy Deutsch DT connectors in Australia, 12Volt Motorsports stocks Deutsch DT connector kits from 2 to 12 way for motorsport wiring, general automotive circuits, solenoids, relays, lighting and medium current harness sections. We are based in Altona Meadows in Melbourne's western suburbs and ship Australia-wide.
The DT is the original series in the Deutsch family and the most widely used sealed connector in performance automotive wiring. Every kit includes the plug, receptacle, both wedgelocks and size 16 contacts, one complete sealed connection per kit.
What Are Deutsch DT Connectors?
Deutsch DT connectors are environmentally sealed connectors for automotive, motorsport, off-road, marine and industrial wiring, using size 16 contacts rated 13 amps per pin on 14 to 20 AWG wire. The thermoplastic housings and silicone seals operate from -55 to +125 degrees C, withstand immersion under three feet of water when properly assembled, are rated to 1500 VAC and show no damage after 20G vibration testing. Contacts click home with tactile feedback and are held by a secondary wedgelock. For the full family background, read our guide: Deutsch Connectors Australia, DT, DTM, DTP and HD Series Explained.
Deutsch DT Kit Range
Choose the pin count from the number of circuits required, plus any spare pins you want for future expansion. Click a kit to shop it.
| Kit |
Common Use |
| Deutsch DT 2 Way Connector Kit | Lighting, solenoids, small motors, relays and simple two-wire circuits |
| Deutsch DT 3 Way Connector Kit | Three-wire sensors, pressure sensors, position sensors and actuator wiring |
| Deutsch DT 4 Way Connector Kit | Small branch connectors, lighting groups and auxiliary circuits |
| Deutsch DT 6 Way Connector Kit | Grouped wiring, relay outputs, small sub-harnesses and engine bay branches |
| Deutsch DT 8 Way Connector Kit | Grouped auxiliary wiring, lighting harnesses, switch wiring and medium branch connectors |
| Deutsch DT 12 Way Connector Kit | Larger sub-harnesses, grouped engine bay wiring and multi-circuit connectors |
Individual DT housings, wedgelocks and size 16 contacts are also available. Call us for loose components, keyed housings or bulk contacts.
DT, DTM or DTP?
| Series |
Contact |
Rating |
Use |
| DT (this page) | Size 16 | 13 A | General circuits, solenoids, relays, lighting |
| DTM | Size 20 | 7.5 A | Sensors, signals, CAN, ECU inputs and outputs |
| DTP | Size 12 | 25 A | Fuel pumps, fans, power feeds |
What Should I Use With Deutsch DT Connectors?
Wire DT circuits in 18 to 14 AWG Tefzel depending on load, sleeve in Raychem DR25 and seal exits with Sumitomo W5DL. Amphenol AT connectors are fully intermateable with DT if you want the same connector at a different price point. A correct closed barrel crimp is critical for reliability in heat, vibration and moisture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Deutsch DT connectors in Australia?
12Volt Motorsports stocks Deutsch DT connector kits from 2 to 12 way in Melbourne, with individual housings, wedgelocks and size 16 contacts available on request. We ship Australia-wide.
What are Deutsch DT connectors used for?
General purpose automotive and motorsport wiring: solenoids, relays, lighting, actuators, small motors and medium current removable harness sections. The DT is the original series the whole family is built on.
What is the current rating of Deutsch DT connectors?
13 amps per pin using size 16 contacts, suited to 14 to 20 AWG wire. For compact sensor circuits use DTM at 7.5 amps, and for fuel pumps and power feeds use DTP at 25 amps.
Are Deutsch DT connectors waterproof?
Yes. Assembled correctly with the wedgelock fitted, DT connectors are sealed with silicone rear wire and interface seals, withstand immersion under three feet of water and operate from -55 to +125 degrees C.
Should I use Deutsch DT or DTM connectors?
Use DT where the circuit carries real current or the wire is 14 to 20 AWG: solenoids, relays, lighting. Use DTM for compact low current sensor and signal wiring on 20 to 24 AWG.
Should I use Deutsch DT or DTP connectors?
Use DT for medium current general purpose circuits. Use DTP for higher current circuits such as larger fuel pumps, thermofans and heavier power feeds where DT is not enough.
What is in a DT connector kit?
Each kit includes the plug, the receptacle, both wedgelocks and the correct number of size 16 solid contacts, everything needed for one complete sealed connection.
Do DT connectors work with Amphenol AT?
Yes. Amphenol AT is fully intermateable with Deutsch DT. Housings mate together and contacts interchange, so you can mix the two families in one harness.
Do I need gold or nickel contacts?
Our DT kits ship with nickel plated contacts, correct for general purpose and power circuits. Gold plated contacts suit millivolt level signal circuits and can be ordered in on request.
Do I need a special crimp tool for DT contacts?
Yes. Solid barrel size 16 contacts need a closed barrel crimper such as the HDT-48-00 style tool. Correct crimping is critical for reliability, current capacity and serviceability.
Do you ship Deutsch DT connectors Australia-wide?
Yes. We ship to Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin and everywhere in between, usually same or next business day.
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Need Advice?
Call us on 0458 102 134 or email 12voltmotorsports@gmail.com. We can help you choose the correct DT kit, pin count, terminal type and related wiring materials for your harness build.
