Homelink in my xB
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Originally Posted by ScioXBox
Then I picked up a homelink module from my local junkyard.
chose a location, mounted it, wired it in, programmed it.
DONE!
I can do a write up if anyone is interested.
chose a location, mounted it, wired it in, programmed it.
DONE!
I can do a write up if anyone is interested.
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Originally Posted by shanecrow99
I thought about doing the exact same thing. My only problem is figuring out where to mount the thing. Where did you mount yours? I can't tell in the pic. thanks!
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I like mine. Mine came from a sunvisor too, I just didn't want to cut up my visors and the wiring would have been a little bit more involved from up there. How cheap can you get them? I got other cars that could use them.
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I would be intrested in getting my hands on a homelink unit myself, I have an automated house and one of these would be quite a nice addition. It would be cool to be able to turn on the porch light from the car and be able to see the lock when I get home.
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One thing to note is that depending on what year of car the Homelink was pulled will determine if the unit can handle rolling or non-rolling codes on the garage doors. You can always go to Homelinks website to see if unit fits your needs (as long as you know what year and make the unit came from).
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Originally Posted by shanecrow99
One thing to note is that depending on what year of car the Homelink was pulled will determine if the unit can handle rolling or non-rolling codes on the garage doors. You can always go to Homelinks website to see if unit fits your needs (as long as you know what year and make the unit came from).
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A few fellow scionlifers has requested a more detailed intructions on this, so here it is...
First, obtain a homelink module (ebay, junkyard, car dealerships) here's the one I got. MAKE SURE IT WORKS! remember you are installing a used item.
Second step is to choose a location for it. I chose the fuse cover for 3 reasons.
1. closer to power source
2. If I were to mess up on the drilling part of it, the piece is hidden, Therefore I wouldn't have to replace it.
3. Security (out of sight)
If you choose this location, I would recommend re-locating the fuse guide sticker to the front. For other location proceed to step 3
Step 3, Open up the module. There are two latch tabs that you would need to press on simultaneously while prying the shell apart. Take the bezel/trim out that holds the keypad or buttons. Whatever you want to call it.
Step 4, Use the module as a template to mark locations for holes.
Step 5, Drill the holes (forgot drill bit size, sorry) I also do not have a picture of the drilling part. I only have two hands sorry. Do not drill the holes too big for the bezel tabs!
Step 6, Test fit the keypad. Make sure it moves freely.
Step 7, Since you are sandwiching something between the keypad and the board, you will need to raise the contacts for the buttons. I used a sticky rubber material and stuck it on the contacts. Sorry for the picture quality. First button has it on, the 2nd and third don't
Step 8, Close the module back up, Line the holes up. Insert the keypad from the top,
Install trim/bezel it should snap if you did it right. If not, use glue. Secure the module, I used a zip tie. Double stick tape would work also, Specially if you chose a different location. Oh lets say like the center console or something.
frontview
backview
Another rearview
Step 9, Wire it up, Install a spade terminal (if you chose same location as I did) for the power,
and a ring terminal for the ground. Make sure your wires are long enough in the event that you may actually have to change a fuse someday.
Step10, Connect the power, attached ground wire to a good ground source.
Step 11, Replace the fuse cover, program homelink, put tools away. And there you go! your own homelink in your xB!
First, obtain a homelink module (ebay, junkyard, car dealerships) here's the one I got. MAKE SURE IT WORKS! remember you are installing a used item.
Second step is to choose a location for it. I chose the fuse cover for 3 reasons.
1. closer to power source
2. If I were to mess up on the drilling part of it, the piece is hidden, Therefore I wouldn't have to replace it.
3. Security (out of sight)
If you choose this location, I would recommend re-locating the fuse guide sticker to the front. For other location proceed to step 3
Step 3, Open up the module. There are two latch tabs that you would need to press on simultaneously while prying the shell apart. Take the bezel/trim out that holds the keypad or buttons. Whatever you want to call it.
Step 4, Use the module as a template to mark locations for holes.
Step 5, Drill the holes (forgot drill bit size, sorry) I also do not have a picture of the drilling part. I only have two hands sorry. Do not drill the holes too big for the bezel tabs!
Step 6, Test fit the keypad. Make sure it moves freely.
Step 7, Since you are sandwiching something between the keypad and the board, you will need to raise the contacts for the buttons. I used a sticky rubber material and stuck it on the contacts. Sorry for the picture quality. First button has it on, the 2nd and third don't
Step 8, Close the module back up, Line the holes up. Insert the keypad from the top,
Install trim/bezel it should snap if you did it right. If not, use glue. Secure the module, I used a zip tie. Double stick tape would work also, Specially if you chose a different location. Oh lets say like the center console or something.
frontview
backview
Another rearview
Step 9, Wire it up, Install a spade terminal (if you chose same location as I did) for the power,
and a ring terminal for the ground. Make sure your wires are long enough in the event that you may actually have to change a fuse someday.
Step10, Connect the power, attached ground wire to a good ground source.
Step 11, Replace the fuse cover, program homelink, put tools away. And there you go! your own homelink in your xB!
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i will be able to get these but not in large quantities
and it will be for DIYers only, the visors these come with cost over $400
but when they break I can get the HL unit itself (which is always still working fine) for next to nothing
i need to go to that magical place and dig for some
i'll get as many as I can find this time
and it will be for DIYers only, the visors these come with cost over $400
but when they break I can get the HL unit itself (which is always still working fine) for next to nothing
i need to go to that magical place and dig for some
i'll get as many as I can find this time
