CycloSteve
SILVER Star
Several of our family vehicles have the Homelink system (Audi and Porsche) and they work really well and have three buttons. In my 80, I have had to carry around several remotes, and that got me thinking....could Homelink be retrofitted easily? I did see the Gentex mirrors here on Mud, but did not want to go that route.
My idea was to retrofit a Homelink system out of a 2004 Audi A4, as the buttons would fit perfectly in the overhead console, or elsewhere in the vehicle such as on the side of the center console or shift console. The transmitter module would be either mounted inside, or in the engine compartment.
It helped that I had a spare transmitter module and wiring harness from my son's car after he crunched the front end. I purchased a visor on eBay for $30, and removed the Homelink Button and wiring from there too. Currently I have verified the wiring and programmed the transmitter while testing on the bench. I also had the light setup for a non-moonroof Cruiser that came with my Subtank many years ago, so will be using that, and can easily return the OH console to factory setup for the moon roof.
Pics of the different OH console light panels, and the buttons. Need to cut the hole in the panel for the Homelink Button, and tap into a few wires for power and ground. Will post more as the project progresses.
Non-US Non-Moonroof Light Assembly - with Homelink Button below
US Moonroof Light Assembly
My idea was to retrofit a Homelink system out of a 2004 Audi A4, as the buttons would fit perfectly in the overhead console, or elsewhere in the vehicle such as on the side of the center console or shift console. The transmitter module would be either mounted inside, or in the engine compartment.
It helped that I had a spare transmitter module and wiring harness from my son's car after he crunched the front end. I purchased a visor on eBay for $30, and removed the Homelink Button and wiring from there too. Currently I have verified the wiring and programmed the transmitter while testing on the bench. I also had the light setup for a non-moonroof Cruiser that came with my Subtank many years ago, so will be using that, and can easily return the OH console to factory setup for the moon roof.
Pics of the different OH console light panels, and the buttons. Need to cut the hole in the panel for the Homelink Button, and tap into a few wires for power and ground. Will post more as the project progresses.
Non-US Non-Moonroof Light Assembly - with Homelink Button below
US Moonroof Light Assembly