Weldable poka-yoke connector

An electrical connector assembly comprising:

• a connector body;
• a terminal coupled to the connector body;
• a wire harness comprising a lead;
• a connector coupled to the lead and to the terminal to establish an electrical connection between the lead and the terminal;
• the connector and the terminal each having a portion forming one end of a poka-yoke connection;
• and
• the connector and the terminal are welded to secure and maintain the respective electrical connection, wherein a key is disposed about the terminal and the key forms an end of the poka-yoke connection, wherein the key is further defined as being recessed in the connector body and disposed about the terminal.

An electrical connector assembly comprising:

• a connector body;
• a terminal coupled to the connector body;
• a wire harness comprising a lead;
• a connector coupled to the lead and to the terminal to establish an electrical connection between the lead and the terminal;
• the connector and the terminal each having a portion forming one end of a poka-yoke connection;
• and
• the connector and the terminal are welded to secure and maintain the respective electrical connection, wherein a key is disposed about the terminal and the key forms an end of the poka-yoke connection, wherein a portion of the connector comprises fingers forming a second end of the poka-yoke connection and the fingers form a pressure-fit between the connector and terminal, wherein one of the fingers comprises a hook end and a projection having a shelf extends from the connector body and the hook end forms a snap-lock with the shelf.