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DISCUSSION => Electrical => Topic started by: trackjunkie21 on December 19, 2010, 09:28:27 PM

Title: Cool idea I thought of
Post by: trackjunkie21 on December 19, 2010, 09:28:27 PM
So today I was programming dad's Volvo's HomeLink garage opener and the idea of integrating it into the e30 would be pretty cool. I found a homelink setup from an e38/e32 and it looks like it would work. Two wires that come out are power/ground. Here is a picture of the unit.
(http://www.dragtimes.com/images-classifieds-large/BMW-E38-740i-740iL-525i-530i-540i-M5-Homelink-unit-E39-for-sale_310273430911.jpg)
Any input? Do you think it would work?
Title: Cool idea I thought of
Post by: bmwman91 on December 20, 2010, 12:30:21 PM
Where would you put it?
Title: Cool idea I thought of
Post by: DesktopDave on December 20, 2010, 01:44:28 PM
I don't see why it wouldn't work.  I'd install it in the headliner, behind the crank or delete the status panel.  There is also a lot of space in the center console for something that small.  Delete the rear ash tray & tap the cigarette lighter to power it.
Title: Cool idea I thought of
Post by: trackjunkie21 on December 20, 2010, 05:54:16 PM
Quote from: bmwman91;99774
Where would you put it?

probably in the knee Bolster or in the rear center console.
Quote from: DesktopDave;99775
I don't see why it wouldn't work.  I'd install it in the headliner, behind the crank or delete the status panel.  There is also a lot of space in the center console for something that small.  Delete the rear ash tray & tap the cigarette lighter to power it.


I was thinking about that too.
Title: Cool idea I thought of
Post by: YetiX on December 21, 2010, 11:33:48 AM
Could you fit it where the check panel is?  Mine's just the useless "Put on your seatbelt" symbol so I'd love to put something useful there.
Title: Cool idea I thought of
Post by: trackjunkie21 on December 21, 2010, 07:55:44 PM
Quote from: YetiX;99802
Could you fit it where the check panel is?  Mine's just the useless "Put on your seatbelt" symbol so I'd love to put something useful there.


Yeah, All you need is a ground and a switched 12v source.
Title: Cool idea I thought of
Post by: ClassicSkril on January 17, 2011, 04:02:42 AM
yea that could be pretty slick just would need to put it in a good spot where it can send a good signal