Abstract: A true position gauge for checking the alignment of a plurality of electrical contacts positioned in an electrical connector, said contacts extending from the connector body and presenting a patterned array, said gauge comprising: a gauge work station; connector receiving means at said work station; connector alignment means at said work station for cooperating with said connector to present a consistent alignment to said gauge; a gauge plate at said work station, said gauge plate containing a plurality of apertures equal in number and pattern to said patterned contact array; gauge plate moving means operable to deposit said gauge plate upon said connector; and sensing means operable in conjunction with said deposit of said gauge to determine if said contacts have penetrated said apertures.