I have a Gen 2 model 23. The tab is too ridged to flex so that the plug may be installed. Any advice on how to overcome this w/o breaking it?
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I just bought 2 and both of them are too stiff to bend at all. I am guessing they changed their supplier or their plastic mix. No flex at all in the tab portion that must flex to go in.
250108
I just pressed good and firm on it and tapped the end of the plug with a small nylon hammer. Popped right in
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Yeah...its a tight fit, by design. I was able to compress mine (where the retaining nub is) and it went right in. I would imagine if heated with blow drier it would help. I came out of the construction trade...we always said "Don't force it, get a bigger hammer!".
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I experienced the same issue, to solve it, first; I squeezed the tab with a pair of pliers, (flexing it a bit to loosen it up), then, while inserting the plug, I angled the tab into the hole on the frame (as much as possible anyways), then once its was all lined up, I just gave it a good sack down on my work bench and voila! Success! Although it seemed like it was hard and maybe even a bit brittle, I really doubt it will break.
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I have a gen 3 G21sf, and I know with the sf models it takes a little adjusting via heat gun. I did it in about 10-15mins.
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Try checking the stock. Mine comes loose after using it for awhile but I have no problem zeroing it in after that.
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Make sure the individual contacts on the plug from the vehicle are straight and aligned properly. I had the same problem and had to straighten one of them out for it to work right.
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TG Screw is too short and it would take additional fitting as opposed to setting it back of the TG and using the wood screw. I would pre drill a pilot hole and put some past wax on the screw before driving it in with a cordless drill set on low a torque
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My classic ipod was too thick to even fit onto the plug. It is however, a very old model.
874251
You may need to move screw hole and do some cutting for the plug in. If you have a drill and Dremel it should not be hard
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Vegas- I had the same issue with my G34. Buy with confidence. The tool worked like a charm. The driver socket wall is thin enough to clear the slide wall and nut. Best regards- Majik
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I tried to put one on a gen 2 click 19 and I just could not get it to fit. It was just too small to wrap around the backstrap of the grip. I was able to get the smaller one to fit on my Gen 3 g27 (with no small amount of force)
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we are not sure , we have never meet this problem . please find a eraser to clean the flex cable and try to re-install it, maybe help .
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Mine is actually a Model 22 Gen 2. I'm thinking it will work. My issue was the screws were just a bit to short. I contacted the seller and he sent me longer screws.
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I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AND HAVE A SOLUTION!! Put the nose of the batter in at a DOWNWARDS ANGLE. catching just the front hooks to secure in place. Charger then recognizes it. the problem is the connectors are two short for the battery. if you put the battery in at a angle, works perfectly fine.
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The Flexpins MKII have a bigger tip than the older Monster Flexpins. Some fit into the older friction speaker terminals, some don't. My solution is to use a drill bit slightly larger than the Flexpin tip and drill the friction speaker terminals a bit larger. Drilling doesn't damage anything. I've got several 'old school' stereos running and this seemed to be the best solution to a simple problem. Regards, RagnartheViking
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I second Joshua's comment. Also, I had to lay it flat and sand one of the 'faces' a bit to get it to sit in the slot (I have a DM-12). Just be as 'even' as possible with the sanding and avoid sanding the areas where the strings make contact.
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I had an initial problem with the battery becoming unseated from the contacts; this very thing happened to me. First make sure that it is clicked in completely. Then if there is ANY movement at all use a small piece of folded notecard or paper to force firm seating in the connector.
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I used a pair of wire cutters to cut both sides of the tab, then twisted the darn tab off completely. Friction will hold the connector into the diagnostic connector on the car. MUCH easier now!!
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The tab on this device touches the two brass pins situated next to the battery, so if the battery is thicker than OEM, the tab won't reach the pins. I returned a 7200 mAh battery because of this very reason.