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mjgood 06-17-2011 08:03 AM

After Market Garage Door Opener
 
<previously posted in General Countryman Talk>

For those that don't have the homelink mirror or a sunroof, this is a quick write up to install a garage door opener and maintain a factory look....

Youtube of the switch in operation...
http://youtu.be/V4xR1_8ydlY

The PDF is in post #17 of this thread.....


the switch I use will operate two doors, I push the switch forward for one door and backwards for the other door...

bentyyc 07-06-2011 08:28 AM


Originally Posted by mjgood (Post 3306606)
<previously posted in General Countryman Talk>

For those that don't have the homelink mirror or a sunroof, this is a quick write up to install a garage door opener and maintain a factory look....

Youtube of the switch in operation...
http://youtu.be/V4xR1_8ydlY

PDF of the instructions...
https://files.me.com/mjgood/kmsy0j

the switch I use will operate two doors, I push the switch forward for one door and backwards for the other door...

Nicely done!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Tight integration. I'm impressed. Sadly, I have a sunroof toggle in that position, but maybe I could do it elsewhere...

Theta 07-06-2011 12:10 PM

That is a very good job, indeed. You can be proud of that.

CM51 07-25-2011 08:18 PM

Wow, nice job. Looks perfect.

Kosmo 01-30-2012 12:41 PM

Great mod! Id like to do this mod but Im curious if theres anywhere to source the stock switch itself for a totally stock look...? Every diagram I have checked shows the overhead switch console but that is as far as it breaks it down.

mjgood 01-30-2012 01:33 PM

I'm fairly sure you would need to order the the whole switch assembly that has the sunroof switch, as far as I know the switches themselves aren't sold separately... under the switch are rubber pressure contacts, in the past I have messed around with something similar only to find that the contacts won't work to carry current, but will only send a signal to a chip which in turn activates the circuit....

Kosmo 01-30-2012 01:42 PM

WMW has a used switch panel for $40 from a cabrio, I was considering giving it a shot, but it probably won't match anyway even it would work

eggmole 03-01-2012 10:31 AM

Great job!. All my switches are taken at the top, but has anyone tried to use or know where to find a momentary switch for the lower buttons on the dash. Where the sport and fog light buttons are located. This would be the ideal spot if i can keep it looking somewhat factory.

Has anyone ever tried to order or install the factory autodimming mirror? Cost? or one of the aftermaket mirror brands? Might be hard to find one the same style or shape.

bigdog100 05-23-2012 09:02 AM

I have the middle space open for a switch, where can I order a switch with the transmitter brain? Never mind I see it on the PDF.

Zombie_Totoro 08-02-2012 03:56 PM

Sorry, could you repost the PDF file? For some reason it keeps sending me to iCloud and won't let me open the link.

mjgood 08-03-2012 05:23 AM


Originally Posted by Zombie_Totoro (Post 3563646)
Sorry, could you repost the PDF file? For some reason it keeps sending me to iCloud and won't let me open the link.

Apple has discontinued the MobileMe site, the file is too large to attach to this site so I put it on Rapid Share.... here is the link https://rapidshare.com/files/1663732...e_Door_R60.pdf

Zombie_Totoro 08-03-2012 09:29 AM

Thanks! This mod is amazing.

Hondo1 09-10-2012 11:08 AM

Has anyone used a device called 'Flash2Pass' integrated garage door opener? I saw it posted on MiniMania. It's a device that allows you to remotely open the garage door by flashing your bright lights twice. $99 and it claims quick and easy do-it-yourself installation.
Any comments or suggestions regarding it?

Thanks!

aleclee 09-10-2012 12:19 PM


Originally Posted by Hondo1 (Post 3587485)
Has anyone used a device called 'Flash2Pass' integrated garage door opener? I saw it posted on MiniMania. It's a device that allows you to remotely open the garage door by flashing your bright lights twice. $99 and it claims quick and easy do-it-yourself installation.
Any comments or suggestions regarding it?

Thanks!

A guy with one suggested it to me in this thread.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...6-post253.html

Hondo1 09-10-2012 12:27 PM

Sounds like one happy customer. Thanks for directing me there. Going to purchase it now.

brufree3 01-04-2013 11:20 PM


Originally Posted by mjgood (Post 3563918)
Apple has discontinued the MobileMe site, the file is too large to attach to this site so I put it on Rapid Share.... here is the link https://rapidshare.com/files/1663732...e_Door_R60.pdf

Would you be so kind as to check your Rapidshare account. The link leads to a non-exhistent file and I'm itching to hook up the switch. Thanks...

mjgood 01-05-2013 04:52 AM

1 Attachment(s)
I reduced the size of the PDF to post it here... file is set for Acrobat 10 or later....

brufree3 01-05-2013 05:02 AM

Fantastic. This is great. I really appreciate this. Thanks! I know what I'll be doing next weekend...

threar 01-10-2013 09:38 AM

Very cool idea; wondering if there's somewhere in that module that you could use for power and remove the need for the battery.

fentos 03-25-2013 11:57 AM


Originally Posted by mjgood (Post 3653294)
I reduced the size of the PDF to post it here... file is set for Acrobat 10 or later....

Maybe I missed it, but is the PDF posted somewhere currently?

Thanks

jgk6502 03-28-2013 11:36 PM


Originally Posted by fentos (Post 3706026)
Maybe I missed it, but is the PDF posted somewhere currently?

Thanks

It's attached in post #17 by mjgood. Use a web browser, since the link does not show up on NAMotoring app

fentos 03-30-2013 10:31 AM

That was the problem. Thank you very much! Looking forward to reading and possibly doing this with our CM!

kashtan 12-16-2015 01:55 PM

Is there a write-up on how to remove overhead console?

bmwr606 12-17-2015 09:52 PM

After Market Garage Door Opener
 
kashtan

goto ecstuning.com

find the "full interior LED conversion" page

scroll to bottom of page and download the installation .pdf file

it contains how to fully dismantle the overhead console ... with photos

ECSTuning 12-18-2015 05:23 AM

Here you go, thanks for the mention bmwr606 :)

https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2011-.../Lighting/LED/


Then:

https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2011-...LED/ES2602082/

https://c1552172.ssl.cf0.rackcdn.com/347422_x800.jpg

Then install DOC

http://bd8ba3c866c8cbc330ab-7b26c6f3..._Light_Kit.pdf


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