12040953 is a low-voltage automotive connector terminal designed for reliable electrical connections in vehicle applications. It features a two-piece box and blade terminal construction with a tangless/lanceless locking mechanism and APEX cavity design, accommodating blade sizes of 1.5 mm and wire gauges from 22 to 16 AWG (0.35 to 1.0 mm²). The terminal is available in both female and male genders with unsealed sealing options and tin (Sn) or gold (Au) plating choices. Key electrical characteristics include contact resistance below 0.5 mO, contact mating force less than 3.5 N, and contact unmating force less than 1 N, with a maximum operating temperature of 125°C, maximum vibration rating of 12 G, and maximum current capacity of 22 A. This terminal is widely used in automotive electrical systems where robust, low-resistance connections and reliable performance under vibration and thermal stress are essential.