AIAG-WIREGRP

AIAG automotive wire/cable sub-group.

Definition

AIAG WireGRP publications: Wire and Cable Standards (AIAG WC-1, WC-2 quality requirements), Harness Identification Marking standards, Color codes, wire-supplier-specific MMOG/LE assessment. Member companies: Yazaki North America, Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Aptiv (ex-Delphi), Lear Corporation, Leoni AG. Synergy with USCAR (United States Council for Automotive Research). Publications regularly updated per EV harness requirement evolution 2020+ (high voltage HV, shielding requirements).

Origin

AIAG founded 1982 by Big Three (GM, Ford, Chrysler) in Southfield Michigan ; Wire Industry Group active since the 1990s ; updates reflecting EV transition 2020+.

Example in context

Yazaki North America applies AIAG WC-1 to its wire harness production for Ford F-150 Lightning EV ; 800V HV harnesses require new orange color coding and aluminum braid shielding.

Related terms

• AIAG MMOG/LE — other AIAG standard.