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Vehicle Wire

Originally designed to meet the quality standards of the auto industry, this wire withstands high temperatures, flames, and abrasion. You'll often hear it referred to as primary wire in trucks, trailers, forklifts, and other vehicles.

GPT Stranded Wire

In protected environments, such as vehicle interiors, GPT wire is the best choice.

SAE J1128—Unlike other low-voltage wires, this wire meets strict SAE performance requirements.

	Wire Strand Count	Current @ Temp.	OD	Outer Jacket Material	Temp. Range, ° F	Specs. Met	Lg., ft.	Choose an Outer Jacket Color		Each
25V AC/60V DC



	20	10/30	9 amp @ 86° F	0.09"	PVC	-10 to 175	SAE J1128	100	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	6659T64	000000


	18	16/30	17 amp @ 86° F	0.1"	PVC	-10 to 175	SAE J1128	45	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	6659T58	0000
	18	16/30	17 amp @ 86° F	0.1"	PVC	-10 to 175	SAE J1128	100	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	6659T54	00000
	16	19/29	21 amp @ 86° F	0.11"	PVC	-10 to 175	SAE J1128	35	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	6659T48	0000
	16	19/29	21 amp @ 86° F	0.11"	PVC	-10 to 175	SAE J1128	100	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	6659T44	00000
	14	19/27	29 amp @ 86° F	0.12"	PVC	-10 to 175	SAE J1128	20	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	6659T38	0000
	14	19/27	29 amp @ 86° F	0.12"	PVC	-10 to 175	SAE J1128	100	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	6659T34	00000
	12	19/25	38 amp @ 86° F	0.15"	PVC	-10 to 175	SAE J1128	12	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	6659T28	0000
	12	19/25	38 amp @ 86° F	0.15"	PVC	-10 to 175	SAE J1128	100	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	6659T24	00000
	10	19/23	51 amp @ 86° F	0.18"	PVC	-10 to 175	SAE J1128	8	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	6659T18	0000
	10	19/23	51 amp @ 86° F	0.18"	PVC	-10 to 175	SAE J1128	100	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	6659T14	00000


	8	19/21	51 amp @ 86° F	0.22"	PVC	-10 to 175	SAE J1128	8	Black, Red	6659T6	0000
	8	19/21	51 amp @ 86° F	0.22"	PVC	-10 to 175	SAE J1128	100	Black, Red	6659T8	00000

GXL Stranded Wire

For wiring exposed to weather and wear and tear, GXL wire is the standard choice, as it balances flexibility and abrasion-resistance.

Cross-Linked Polyethylene Outer Jacket—For wiring exposed to weather and wear and tear, choose a wire with a cross-linked polyethylene outer jacket.

SAE J1128—Unlike other low-voltage wires, this wire meets strict SAE performance requirements.

	Wire Strand Count	Current @ Temp.	OD	Outer Jacket Material	Temp. Range, ° F	Specs. Met	Lg., ft.	Choose an Outer Jacket Color		Each
25V AC/60V DC



	20	7/28	5 amp @ 86° F	0.09"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	25	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5980N1	00000


	20	7/28	5 amp @ 86° F	0.09"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	50	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5980N2	00000
	20	7/28	5 amp @ 86° F	0.09"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	100	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5980N3	00000
	20	7/28	5 amp @ 86° F	0.09"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	250	Black, Red, White	5980N4	00000
	20	7/28	5 amp @ 86° F	0.09"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	500	Black, Red, White	5980N5	00000
	18	16/30	5 amp @ 86° F	0.09"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	25	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5980N6	0000
	18	16/30	5 amp @ 86° F	0.09"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	50	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5980N7	00000
	18	16/30	5 amp @ 86° F	0.09"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	100	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5980N8	00000
	18	16/30	5 amp @ 86° F	0.09"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	250	Black, Red, White	5980N9	00000
	18	16/30	5 amp @ 86° F	0.09"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	500	Black, Red, White	5980N211	00000
	16	19/29	8 amp @ 86° F	0.11"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	25	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5980N212	0000


	16	19/29	8 amp @ 86° F	0.11"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	50	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5980N213	00000
	16	19/29	8 amp @ 86° F	0.11"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	100	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5980N214	00000
	16	19/29	8 amp @ 86° F	0.11"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	250	Black, Red, White	5980N215	00000
	16	19/29	8 amp @ 86° F	0.11"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	500	Black, Red, White	5980N216	000000
	14	19/27	11 amp @ 86° F	0.12"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	25	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5980N217	00000
	14	19/27	11 amp @ 86° F	0.12"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	50	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5980N218	00000
	14	19/27	11 amp @ 86° F	0.12"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	100	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5980N219	00000
	14	19/27	11 amp @ 86° F	0.12"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	250	Black, Red, White	5980N311	00000
	14	19/27	11 amp @ 86° F	0.12"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	500	Black, Red, White	5980N312	000000
	12	19/25	14 amp @ 86° F	0.15"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	25	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5980N313	00000


	12	19/25	14 amp @ 86° F	0.15"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	50	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5980N314	00000
	12	19/25	14 amp @ 86° F	0.15"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	100	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5980N315	00000
	12	19/25	14 amp @ 86° F	0.15"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	250	Black, Red, White	5980N316	000000
	12	19/25	14 amp @ 86° F	0.15"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	500	Black, Red, White	5980N317	000000
	10	19/23	23 amp @ 86° F	0.18"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	25	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5980N318	00000
	10	19/23	23 amp @ 86° F	0.18"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	50	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5980N319	00000
	10	19/23	23 amp @ 86° F	0.18"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	100	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5980N321	00000
	10	19/23	23 amp @ 86° F	0.18"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	250	Black, Red, White	5980N322	000000
	10	19/23	23 amp @ 86° F	0.18"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	500	Black, Red, White	5980N323	000000

TXL Stranded Wire

For wiring exposed to weather and wear and tear, TXL wire has a thinner insulation, making it easy to maneuver in tight spaces.

Cross-Linked Polyethylene Outer Jacket—For wiring exposed to weather and wear and tear, choose a wire with a cross-linked polyethylene outer jacket.

SAE J1128—Unlike other low-voltage wires, this wire meets strict SAE performance requirements.

	Wire Strand Count	Current @ Temp.	OD	Outer Jacket Material	Temp. Range, ° F	Specs. Met	Lg., ft.	Choose an Outer Jacket Color		Each
25V AC/60V DC



	22	7/30	3 amp @ 86° F	0.06"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	25	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5979N1	00000


	22	7/30	3 amp @ 86° F	0.06"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	50	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5979N2	0000
	22	7/30	3 amp @ 86° F	0.06"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	100	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5979N3	00000
	22	7/30	3 amp @ 86° F	0.06"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	250	Black, Red, White	5979N4	00000
	22	7/30	3 amp @ 86° F	0.06"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	500	Black, Red, White	5979N5	00000
	20	7/28	5 amp @ 86° F	0.07"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	25	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5979N6	0000
	20	7/28	5 amp @ 86° F	0.07"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	50	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5979N7	0000
	20	7/28	5 amp @ 86° F	0.07"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	100	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5979N8	00000
	20	7/28	5 amp @ 86° F	0.07"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	250	Black, Red, White	5979N9	00000
	20	7/28	5 amp @ 86° F	0.07"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	500	Black, Red, White	5979N211	00000
	18	16/30	7 amp @ 86° F	0.08"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	25	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5979N212	0000


	18	16/30	7 amp @ 86° F	0.08"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	50	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5979N213	0000
	18	16/30	7 amp @ 86° F	0.08"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	100	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5979N214	00000
	18	16/30	7 amp @ 86° F	0.08"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	250	Black, Red, White	5979N215	00000
	18	16/30	7 amp @ 86° F	0.08"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	500	Black, Red, White	5979N216	00000
	16	19/29	10 amp @ 86° F	0.09"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	25	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5979N217	0000
	16	19/29	10 amp @ 86° F	0.09"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	50	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5979N218	00000
	16	19/29	10 amp @ 86° F	0.09"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	100	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5979N219	00000
	16	19/29	10 amp @ 86° F	0.09"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	250	Black, Red, White	5979N311	00000
	16	19/29	10 amp @ 86° F	0.09"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	500	Black, Red, White	5979N312	000000
	14	19/27	15 amp @ 86° F	0.1"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	25	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5979N313	00000


	14	19/27	15 amp @ 86° F	0.1"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	50	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5979N314	00000
	14	19/27	15 amp @ 86° F	0.1"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	100	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5979N315	00000
	14	19/27	15 amp @ 86° F	0.1"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	250	Black, Red, White	5979N316	00000
	14	19/27	15 amp @ 86° F	0.1"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	500	Black, Red, White	5979N317	000000
	12	19/25	20 amp @ 86° F	0.13"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	25	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5979N318	00000
	12	19/25	20 amp @ 86° F	0.13"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	50	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5979N319	00000
	12	19/25	20 amp @ 86° F	0.13"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	100	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	5979N411	00000
	12	19/25	20 amp @ 86° F	0.13"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	250	Black, Red, White	5979N412	000000
	12	19/25	20 amp @ 86° F	0.13"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	500	Black, Red, White	5979N413	000000

SXL Stranded Wire

For wiring exposed to weather and wear and tear, SXL wire has a thicker insulation and is the most durable. It can withstand repeated exposure to heat, dust, chemicals, and salt.

Cross-Linked Polyethylene Outer Jacket—For wiring exposed to weather and wear and tear, choose a wire with a cross-linked polyethylene outer jacket.

SAE J1128—Unlike other low-voltage wires, this wire meets strict SAE performance requirements.

	Wire Strand Count	Current @ Temp.	OD	Outer Jacket Material	Temp. Range, ° F	Specs. Met	Lg., ft.	Choose an Outer Jacket Color		Each
25V AC/60V DC



	18	16/30	20 amp @ 86° F	0.11"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	25	Black, Red	6232N11	00000


	18	16/30	20 amp @ 86° F	0.11"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	100	Black, Red	6232N21	00000
	16	19/29	26 amp @ 86° F	0.12"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	25	Black, Red	6232N12	0000
	16	19/29	26 amp @ 86° F	0.12"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	100	Black, Red	6232N22	00000
	14	19/27	40 amp @ 86° F	0.14"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	25	Black, Red	6232N13	00000
	14	19/27	40 amp @ 86° F	0.14"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	100	Black, Red	6232N23	00000
	12	19/25	50 amp @ 86° F	0.16"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	25	Black, Red	6232N14	00000
	12	19/25	50 amp @ 86° F	0.16"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	100	Black, Red	6232N24	00000
	10	19/23	70 amp @ 86° F	0.19"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	25	Black, Red	6232N15	00000
	10	19/23	70 amp @ 86° F	0.19"	Cross-Linked Polyethylene	-40 to 255	SAE J1128	100	Black, Red	6232N25	00000

Vehicle Wire Assortments

Keep spools of vehicle wire in multiple colors on hand.

GPT Cable—GPT cable, or primary cable, has a PVC outer jacket that makes it useful as a general purpose wire.

TXL Cable—TXL cable has a cross-linked polyethylene outer jacket that withstands higher temperatures and has more abrasion resistance than PVC outer jackets. TXL cable has thin walls, so it’s small and lightweight. It’s often used for dashboards and other car interior applications.

GXL Cable—GXL cable has a cross-linked polyethylene outer jacket that withstands higher temperatures and has more abrasion resistance than PVC outer jackets. GXL cable has thick walls, making it suitable for engine compartments.

SAE J1128—They meet SAE J1128 for low-voltage wiring in trucks, boats, trailers, and other vehicles.

	Current @ Temp.	OD	Temp. Range, ° F	Outer Jacket Color	Lg., ft.	Specs. Met		Each
GPT Stranded Wire with PVC Outer Jacket







	25V AC/60V DC

	5	22	7/30	3 amp @ 86° F	0.08"	-40 to 185	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	3038N31	000000


	5	20	7/28	5 amp @ 86° F	0.08"	-40 to 185	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	3038N29	00000
	5	18	16/30	17 amp @ 86° F	0.09"	-40 to 185	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	3038N15	00000
	5	16	19/29	22 amp @ 86° F	0.11"	-40 to 185	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	3038N14	00000
	5	14	19/27	30 amp @ 86° F	0.12"	-40 to 185	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	3038N13	00000
	5	12	19/25	40 amp @ 86° F	0.14"	-40 to 185	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	3038N12	000000
	5	10	19/23	55 amp @ 86° F	0.18"	-40 to 185	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	3038N11	000000


	TXL Stranded Wire with Cross-Linked Polyethylene Outer Jacket







					25V AC/60V DC

					5	22	7/30	3 amp @ 86° F	0.06"	-40 to 255	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	3038N16	00000


					5	20	7/28	5 amp @ 86° F	0.07"	-40 to 255	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	3038N17	00000
					5	18	16/30	7 amp @ 86° F	0.08"	-40 to 255	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	3038N18	00000
					5	16	19/29	10 amp @ 86° F	0.09"	-40 to 255	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	3038N19	00000
					5	14	19/27	15 amp @ 86° F	0.1"	-40 to 255	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	3038N21	00000
					5	12	19/25	20 amp @ 86° F	0.13"	-40 to 255	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	3038N22	000000


					GXL Stranded Wire with Cross-Linked Polyethylene Outer Jacket







									25V AC/60V DC

									5	20	7/28	5 amp @ 86° F	0.09"	-40 to 255	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	3038N23	00000


									5	18	16/30	5 amp @ 86° F	0.09"	-40 to 255	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	3038N24	00000
									5	16	19/29	8 amp @ 86° F	0.1"	-40 to 255	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	3038N25	00000
									5	14	19/27	11 amp @ 86° F	0.12"	-40 to 255	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	3038N26	00000
									5	12	19/25	14 amp @ 86° F	0.15"	-40 to 255	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	3038N27	000000
									5	10	19/23	23 amp @ 86° F	0.18"	-40 to 255	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	25	SAE J1128	3038N28	000000

Fusible Link Wire

Often found in older vehicles, this fusible link wire protects a circuit in applications where you can’t use a standard fuse. The conductor in the fusible link melts if there’s a short circuit or voltage spike, breaking the circuit to protect the rest of your wiring. Since the conductor needs to be thin enough to melt before the rest of your wiring overheats, choose a fusible link wire that’s four gauge sizes smaller than your circuit. If you’re replacing a fusible link that has burned out, make sure the new wire is the same length and gauge as the old one.

Cross-Linked Polyethylene Outer Jacket—Made of cross-linked polyethylene, the jacket withstands high temperatures and contains any sparks or flames caused by current overload.

	Max. Temp., ° F	Specs. Met	Outer Jacket Color	Lg., ft.		Each
Stranded Wire with Cross-Linked Polyethylene Outer Jacket







	12V DC

	18	19/23	0.02"	300	SAE J1128	Blue	8	6316N145	00000


	18	19/23	0.02"	300	SAE J1128	Blue	100	6316N248	00000
	16	19/30	0.04"	300	SAE J1128	Black	7	6316N154	0000
	16	19/30	0.04"	300	SAE J1128	Black	100	6316N258	00000
	14	19/28	0.08"	300	SAE J1128	Gray	6	6316N163	0000
	14	19/28	0.08"	300	SAE J1128	Gray	100	6316N268	00000
	12	19/25	0.12"	300	SAE J1128	Blue	4	6316N172	0000
	12	19/25	0.12"	300	SAE J1128	Blue	100	6316N278	000000
	10	16/18	0.2"	300	SAE J1128	Red	1	6316N181	0000
	10	16/18	0.2"	300	SAE J1128	Red	75	6316N287	000000