<p>An igniter shorting contact for an igniter connector including a base,at least one deflectable contact arm, and a contact leg. The base is adapted to be mounted to an insulating housing member of a housing of the igniter connector. The deflectable contact arm(s) extend from the base and are adapted to contact electrical terminals of the igniter connector. The contact leg extends from the base. The contact leg is adapted to extend radially outward relative to the insulating housing and contact an outer electrically conductive housing member of the igniter connector.</p>
