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Review on Grote 53650 SuperNova Three Stud Metri Pack by Daryl Fitch

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Be careful, not plug and play for me!

Attention, this is not a plug and play connection. I used this on a 2006 Freightliner Classic and it matches both the light and the Metri-Pack connectors. However, the light does not work properly. I had to remove the lens from my old flashlight and compare, then "reposition" the pin headers in the base connector to match the original flashlight. Using color coded wire, a micro screwdriver and a little patience I rearranged the order and all is well. Insert a micro-screwdriver from the outside (the top of the pin), gently push, then gently push the pin out from the inside and pull back the pin until it pops out. The small nose latch snaps and locks into place as you slide it into the new slot. They are very bright, but time will tell. This light (right side) is a dual connector (1 on each side), had to do the same on both connectors. The left light has a connector on the right side and also had to be reconfigured. Total time to change the contact order on both lamps, about 20 minutes. Not everything is so difficult, but a little troublesome.

Pros
  • Very good value for money
Cons
  • Poorly thought out