...to see if I can get it to mate and unmate easier.

I'll report back if I can "improve" this connector.

Mike

Just a thought...it might be stupid...but...does anyone think a little
silicon spray lubricant on the sides of the connector would help...or
graphite powder for that matter.
.stuff snipped

It seems like
the material is a little different...maybe harder...but whatever...it comes
out MUCH easier then the aviation plug. Anyone else notice this?

I noticed that the genuine Garmin replacement cable is MUCH stiffer than
the original I got with the unit. I'm not sure if lubricant will help
the tight fit but I will try it. As I said in another post, the outer
pins that are causing the grief are not used with the aircraft power
cable. I may smash em down or remove them to see what that does to the fit.

Mike