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Old 10-24-2006, 08:07 PM
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OK folks, I figured it out...

If you look at the 3 tabs, you'll see that 1 is very square in shape and the other 2 are a bit wider and have a rounded outer edge. Using a fairly accurate caliper, I measured the widest distance between the 2 similar rounded tabs on both the OEM module and the PI module. I found that the PI modules were about .5mm wider than the OEM. Using a big bench grinder, I very gingerly ground about .25 mm's each from these two tabs to roughly match the OEM dimensions. I trimmed at the same angle as the outer edge of the tabs as well. It worked! You can just use a file to do the same thing - it'll just take a little longer that the 2 seconds it took me with the grinder...

Now, what to do about all that freaking extra wire and the connection method. I remember JL saying an upgrade to a brighter module will be possible in the near future for a reasonable price, so I'm thinking I'd better just install it as is so that I can trade it in in the same condition I bought it.

Sorry about the lack of pics - I hope I described it well enough. I'm just really busy and didn't have time for the pics...

Anyhow, give the above a shot and let us know how you make out....
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