The ME442 is IP67 sealed against dust and water ingress, and as a result, it is safe to install in the engine compartment. Do not install near extreme temperatures such as the exhaust manifold or turbocharger. The metal casing does not need to be earthed, but it does not harm it to do so. The FCI 90 way connector is also fully waterproof when correctly assembled with rubber boots etc.


For crimping connections, the FCI tool used by our looming factory to crimp the cables is over £2,000, so may not be viable for most small workshop installs - to that end a normal Mini-Timer type crimp tool can be used such as the Durite 0-703-53. Crimps for the main header are part number: 211CC2S1160P


The four 6mm mounting holes are rectangularly arranged with centres at 85x194mm.