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YOUR RESEARCHFinally did the garage door hack (slight modification)
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I used the homelink module because I did not want to have to take thing apart to replace a battery.
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I forgot what switch I use for the switch lighting but is was easy to do too.
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I used the homelink module because I did not want to have to take thing apart to replace a battery.
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but it comes with the receiver that replaces your pushbutton in the garage, so it doesn't matter what garage door opener you have.
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I finally got around to the Garage Door Hack.
Great details via Orient Express again
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Switch from the nice folks at Suncoat Motorsports, part number 99661311910A05. The inside connectors are switched, while the outer are for the internal switch light. Helps to have a DVM around . . .
Rather than remove my dash horseshoe (and risk cracking the wood veneer) I mounted as shown. Access is really easy, just pull out the ashtray and then remove the two torx screws. If you want the switch to light, just tap into the ashtray light.
Here is the final:
There is a lot of room in the console, so I just wrapped the opener in foam and stuffed it in. Also, since there is not too much metal in that position, the opener range seems to be great.
Just one comment: I am pretty handy, but I have to say the electrical connection plugs and jacks in my 996 are somewhat an IQ test and I think I am failing. Oh well, I have not broken any yet, either
Nice placement in the unused button holes in the center console.
One note, the higher up in the car you mount the transmitter, the better range. This is why I have my transmitter in the A pillar.
Pulling off the interior A pillar cover is not hard at all, and for the increased range, it is worth it.
I left my homelink module in the space under the Nav/radio. I used the homelink module because I did not want to have to take thing apart to replace a battery. I have good range and all the power I needed was right there. I forgot what switch I use for the switch lighting but is was easy to do too. Just make sure you buy the rolling code homelink.
Great mod.
I did this mod... then my battery died and had to get the xmitter out again. Now I just keep the xmitter in the glovebox.... hardwired power would be better for this mod.
I received this as a gift (for my motorcycle) and decided I'd rather have it in my car. This actually works very well, it's just as seamless, maybe not quite as cool, but it's also battery-free. Flip the High-beams twice - right at your fingertips... et viola!
Flash 2 Pass Website
Probably took me about an hour start to finish - and it's easily reversed.
One of the things I left out of my DIY, was before you button things up, be sure to put in a fresh battery. I am going on over 4 years now on the original battery that I put in back in early 2005.
Yes, batteries in the new transmitters can easily last 5 years. A lot better than the older transmitters I used to have. I will say the center console offers a really easy access if the battery does run out. These are fun little projects--like hardwiring the V1. Not expensive, low risk, etc.
I just clipped my remote over the edge of the drivers door storage compartment. The unit is hidden inside and the metal clip barely shows on the outside. I have not had a problem with range. I just lift the storage cover press and shut. I do like the idea of flashing headlights. I will check out the Flash2Pass.
Where can you buy the Homelink module just by itself? I have an 30 year old garage door and universals don't work for me. The only thing that has been able to work is my Homelink in my Grand and my wife's accord. I only have 1 transmitter so right now I'm using that in the Pcar but would love to have something more elegant than my 30 year old transmitter (which is the size of a cassette tape).
Thanks in advance,
a universal should work... the garage door opener use a dry contact to open/close the door no? if it use a dry contact... a universal should def work.
BTW... if you have a pushbutton on your wall to open/close the door... it is a dry contact.
Here's one - not sure it's what you're looking for -
http://cgi.ebay.com/JOHNSON-CONTROLS...QQcmdZViewItem
Also, the Genie mini I referenced earlier is no bigger than the Porsche key.
I have a Genie Garage door opener but it does not use a Genie remote. I'm not sure what is is as it just says ESP on it. This thing was installed in 1978 but the remotes I guess where installed later. Unfortunately, I've tried several universals including the Genie brand and none of them can learn my old remote with the exception of the homelink. $200+ for the homelink in ebay is a bit steep. I'll keep my eye out for one that is cheaper
Flash to pass is interesting (just did a search).
Just search ebay for a homelink module. They pull them out of all types of cars. The one I used came from a Chrylser vehicle. Who cares what it looks like. You will hide it anyways.
What you should look for is one out of the same type of car that works for your opener now.
you need something like this... the receiver is wired to your garage door opener. It is wired in parallel to your garage door open/close pushbutton on your wall. The receiver acts like the pushbutton when the transmitter is pressed.
You can buy something similar in sears... that you plug the receiver in a wall outlet.
http://www.northshorecommercialdoor....doopgire1.html
OR..... you can just install a flash2pass for $70. Okay, I'll stop my plugging for that solution.... but it comes with the receiver that replaces your pushbutton in the garage, so it doesn't matter what garage door opener you have.
I gotta say, adding a new button is cool, but the stealthiness of just blinking your high beams is also way cool.
I would contact Marwest Access Controls (
www.aaaremotes.com
) and tell them what you're looking for. They should be able to help you get rid of your big clunky remote.
Just remember Jeep=Chrysler. Might see if the owners manual for you car that works now say the homelink is rolling code capiple. If is then you need to find a homelink this is too. Otherwise make sure it is NOT rolling code capable.
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