My '08 MCSC does not have the built-in garage door opener.

I don't like the idea of having the regular remote clipped to my visor when I want to walk away from the car with the top down for a couple of minutes to go into a store.

How do others handle this? Do you have the remote hidden somewhere, take a chance on the visor route, or lock it away in the glove when not in use?

 

I asked this question a few months ago and ended up taking the advice of others and velcro'd it under the toggle switches. It's hidden out of the way, fully reachable, and functions only a fraction worse than on the visor.

 

I opened my remote , soldered wires to the switch , ran them out of the case and installed a switch in the unused center switch of the toggle panel, you can also install the switch under the dash

 

I have mine connected to one of Ian's Auto-Up circuit boards so that it is controled by a toggle switch installed in one of the previously unused switch panel positions. I have the remote stashed inside the lower dash panel. Works fine but does limit the range. Makes for a very clean installation.

 

I took this garage door opener and velcro'd it to the inside of the drivers door pocket.
http://www.amazon.com/Liftmaster-key.../dp/B00023RR10
I can reach in the pocket and hit the button and the opener remains invisible to the public. Best of all it took less than a minute to apply velcro and install.

 

Thanks everyone for the ideas. Sorry I didn't check the archives first. I will next time....

Jeff

 

+1 to ALL of the above -- except I actually get better range now!
Neither Ian or I could figure that one out -- but I ain't complaining.

 

I didn't even velcro mine- I use the visor clip to hang it on the piece of plastic just under the toggle switches (where a lot of people put the AUX input jack). On the '06s there's a "trap door" like piece of plastic, complete with clips that let you open it up (If I hadn't broken my camera, pics would be right here: _______________ )

Hope that helps!

 

Clipped to the plastic surround just under the steering column. Can't be seen from outside the car and easily reachable.

Richard

 

I just put mine inside the armrest - it fits great and it's not committed to the car, since I still have my Mom-mobile (Odyssey) that I have to use with the kidlets, and need the opener clicker for those times.

-Holly

 

I installed a unit from F2P Technologies http://www.f2ptechnologies.com . You connect it to your high beams and replace your garage door opener pad in your garage or add it as a second button somewhere in the garage. Flashing your high beam activates a transmitter that sends a signal to the new button pad.

 

jrlpking,

You can upgrade your rear view mirror to one that has the transmitter built in. I think they can be had for around $300 from the dealership. All the wiring should already be in place so it's an easy plug and play.

OR, you can do what I did...

 

Brilliant idea! I installed mine tonight!

Thanks!

 

I believe that newministuff has a relay that can connect a door opener to the unused buttons on the MFSW. If you aren't afraid of the splicing it could be a good option.

 

and to think for the past 2 years i just clipped my remote to the visor....
i guess i was going for a retro look

 

I don't have a convertible, but I didn't want mine to show. Here was my solution. The wiring idea was borrowed from somebody else, and I've heard of better solutions. However, this works.

 

+1 for velcro-ing it under the switch panel. I like your solution too dickdavid

 

actually, MINI jacked up the MSRP to $499. Glad we got our cabrio with it from the factory....$200 if I remember right.

The option and one I used for my Wrangler....a keyfob. It depends on what brand opener you have, but I had this one for Chamberlain:

 

Awesome mods guys. I bought one of Ian's latest Auto Up Circuits about a month ago and did a similar wiring from my GD opener to his circuit which uses the door unlock toggle to trigger the opener. If it wasn't for Ian, I never would have even imagined that I could solder a bypass switch into my opener. It came out really clean, and uses the same location for the opener as I had previously. Now if someone came up with a way to use the extra buttons on the steering wheel.....that would be even better

 

Here is the link to what you'll need to hookup the opener to the MFSW buttons

 

I just cliped mine to the plastic surround on the lower portion of the drivers seat. done deal.

 

That's what I did - I bought a small one that is made for a keychain (and even came with Velcro) and stuck it under the toggles. Out of the way and mostly not noticeable.

-Holly

 

I have mine on my key ring. I once had a garage door opener in the car. It was broken into and for some reason they did not open the garage but it got me to thinking what if?