Switch panel garage door opener

jagodago · 03-07-2011, 08:10 PM

Edit: Image were doing some serious margin rape so the album is here but is in reverse order

So I hate having switch blanks so I picked up three switches to fill them. A side effect of this is now I had to figure out what to switch on and off.
I decided to relocate my garage door opener. I am also going to skip over stuff that has been covered else where such as how to remove the cup holder and switch panel (hint: pull hard and remove the screws)
Tools:
Flat screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Soldering iron
Solder
assorted lengths of wire... or like a foot of 20 aug wire
DMM (digital multi-meter) volt-ohm meter will work also
Electrical engineering degree (optional)

Step one: Open garage door opener and remove circuit board

Step Two:Remove dummy switches and insert new switches I used these for this project you will need a momentary single pole single throw PN: 7700003

Step Three:
Figure out how the board works, specifically the switch. My one board switch was a double pole single throw switch (four leads but one switch), so I had to do some creative wiring (read: shorting) to make my single pole single throw switch work. Enter the assorted lengths of wire...

In the next picture you will see a jumper and the wires going to the switch, You will also see a terrible soldering job because all I had was huge solder and didn't feel like taking it in to work tomorrow so I just made it work.

Step Four: Solder leads to switch

Step 4.1: Test

Step Five: Reinstall (protip: I wrapped the board in electrical tape just to be safe but it probably would be fine without it... probably)

It really isn't difficult if you have basic soldering skills and are careful not to short anything that you do not mean to short. Enjoy, and if you blow up your garage door opener it is not my fault.

Platinum10 · 03-08-2011, 11:40 AM

pics?

jagodago · 03-08-2011, 11:12 PM

Pics are in the album linked at the top. I can't get them to post without issue so rather than have it look like crap I just kept it in the album.

Edit: I attached them for those who enjoy thumbnails and clicking.

Bonzo · 06-02-2011, 01:08 PM

Exactly something I want to do when I get my car!

Will look better, and save me from buying and installing a Homelink Mirror.

THANKS!!!!

CBRich · 06-03-2011, 10:21 PM

So are you still battery powered? If not I'm assuming you have a 12V powered garage door opener direct wired.

jagodago · 06-04-2011, 10:38 AM

Still battery powered. When this battery runs out I may build something so that it runs off of 12V but for now all that is different is the switch.

martin82 · 11-17-2011, 05:37 PM

nice, saw this on ebay and there's a few like it
NEW OEM ACESSORY AUTO DIMMING, COMPASS, HOMELINK MIRROR 2008-2011 MAZDA CX9, CX7 | eBay

MattP725 · 11-17-2011, 05:53 PM

Homelink in my car FTW but very nice usage of otherwise worthless space.

Bonzo · 11-17-2011, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martin82

nice, saw this on ebay and there's a few like it
NEW OEM ACESSORY AUTO DIMMING, COMPASS, HOMELINK MIRROR 2008-2011 MAZDA CX9, CX7 | eBay

Is there something that makes the Mazda connection special? Looks like a regular homelink mirror to me. Good price.

But thanks for bringing up this thread again, I've already bought the switches to convert my 3 armrest switches.

martin82 · 11-17-2011, 06:11 PM

only reason is because it is so cheap. There are a few gentex cheap mirrors.
I actually offered $15 for one of these, we'll see if they accept. What I was going to do is go ahead and paint it black and put it behind the rear view mirror so you can't see it.

LAND RANGE ROVER HOMELINK | eBay

martin82 · 11-17-2011, 06:21 PM

no go, seller wants $37. I will probably pick up one of these.
Amazon.com: LiftMaster Garage Door Opener Three-Button 315 MHz Mini Remote Control model 370LM/956D: Home Improvement

Bonzo · 05-21-2012, 11:14 AM

Here is a link to my go at this mod.

Stupid Bonzo Car Arrival Game

Thanks jagodago!!!!

martin82 · 05-21-2012, 04:27 PM

I picked up an oem gentex mirror off craigslist brand new with all install hardware for $200!!!

jagodago · 05-21-2012, 04:28 PM

Heh, I haven't been on here in a while and took a look today and was surprised to see my thread in bold, Glad I can help and I must admit you took more care and time than I did.

kenchan · 05-21-2012, 04:44 PM

that's pretty cool. considering a garage door opener's battery lasts like 4-5yrs, that should be fine!

03-08-2011, 11:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
jagodago Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 14 Drives: 09-370Z-Black-7spd Rep Power: 16	Pics are in the album linked at the top. I can't get them to post without issue so rather than have it look like crap I just kept it in the album. Edit: I attached them for those who enjoy thumbnails and clicking. Last edited by jagodago; 03-08-2011 at 11:34 PM.

05-21-2012, 11:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bonzo Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 690 Drives: Finally, a 370Z!!! Rep Power: 3372	Here is a link to my go at this mod. Stupid Bonzo Car Arrival Game Thanks jagodago!!!! __________________ Finally Able To Order 2012 Model 8/24/2011 Delivered Tuesday November 15, 9:57 am!!! 2012, Auto, White, Sport, Kick Plates

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06-03-2011, 10:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	So are you still battery powered? If not I'm assuming you have a 12V powered garage door opener direct wired.

06-04-2011, 10:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
jagodago Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 14 Drives: 09-370Z-Black-7spd Rep Power: 16	Still battery powered. When this battery runs out I may build something so that it runs off of 12V but for now all that is different is the switch.

11-17-2011, 05:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	nice, saw this on ebay and there's a few like it NEW OEM ACESSORY AUTO DIMMING, COMPASS, HOMELINK MIRROR 2008-2011 MAZDA CX9, CX7 \| eBay

11-17-2011, 05:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	Homelink in my car FTW but very nice usage of otherwise worthless space.

11-17-2011, 06:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	only reason is because it is so cheap. There are a few gentex cheap mirrors. I actually offered $15 for one of these, we'll see if they accept. What I was going to do is go ahead and paint it black and put it behind the rear view mirror so you can't see it. LAND RANGE ROVER HOMELINK \| eBay

11-17-2011, 06:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	no go, seller wants $37. I will probably pick up one of these. Amazon.com: LiftMaster Garage Door Opener Three-Button 315 MHz Mini Remote Control model 370LM/956D: Home Improvement

05-21-2012, 04:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	I picked up an oem gentex mirror off craigslist brand new with all install hardware for $200!!!

05-21-2012, 04:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
jagodago Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 14 Drives: 09-370Z-Black-7spd Rep Power: 16	Heh, I haven't been on here in a while and took a look today and was surprised to see my thread in bold, Glad I can help and I must admit you took more care and time than I did.

05-21-2012, 04:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	that's pretty cool. considering a garage door opener's battery lasts like 4-5yrs, that should be fine!