Roland R2.0T
Mod Maniac Veteran
- Location
- So-Calif
- Car(s)
- 2008 GTI
I have done this to my other cars because I can never find a really good spot for the garage door opener. I chose the spot in the overhead console between the things that look like speaker grills. I used 2 switches from Radio Shack (p/n 275-644) which are simple momentary pushbutton switches, they come in red also. I need 2 switches because I have a 3 car garage with 2 doors, the less fortunate will need just 1 switch. :wink: The opener will reside in the sunglass compartment, which is too small for any of my glasses, so it is expendable.
Disassemble the opener and solder 6" of speaker wire to the back of the operating switch, mine had 4 terminals, so be sure to test which are active by shorting them with a paper clip. Drill a hole(s) in the back of the opener, feed thru wires and reassemble.
I attached spade terminals to mine so I can remove the opener to change batteries, don't put them on the switches yet. Remove console panel by prying the left side and gently pull down the front of the panel, the back is hinged, so don't pull there, it will drop down and come right out, very easy.
Carefully mark the switch position, be sure to allow for the small front lip and the nuts that secure the switch. Drill the hole(s), it needs a 7/16" hole, but I used a 3/8" and finished it with a dremel using a sanding drum, start with small bits and work your way up. Mount the switches and hang the panel.
Drill a 3/8" hole in back of the sunglass compartment to feed the wires thru.
Snap the panel back in, crimp the lugs on and connect the switch(s) to the opener. Apply adhesive velcro the back of the opener and secure to the bottom on the sunglass compartment (I removed the rubber pad). I stuck a piece of foam in there to prevent rattles.
Sit back and admire your work, it looks factory. The job cost $6 and took 2 hours, assume half that for 1 switch. Enjoy!
Disassemble the opener and solder 6" of speaker wire to the back of the operating switch, mine had 4 terminals, so be sure to test which are active by shorting them with a paper clip. Drill a hole(s) in the back of the opener, feed thru wires and reassemble.
I attached spade terminals to mine so I can remove the opener to change batteries, don't put them on the switches yet. Remove console panel by prying the left side and gently pull down the front of the panel, the back is hinged, so don't pull there, it will drop down and come right out, very easy.
Carefully mark the switch position, be sure to allow for the small front lip and the nuts that secure the switch. Drill the hole(s), it needs a 7/16" hole, but I used a 3/8" and finished it with a dremel using a sanding drum, start with small bits and work your way up. Mount the switches and hang the panel.
Drill a 3/8" hole in back of the sunglass compartment to feed the wires thru.
Snap the panel back in, crimp the lugs on and connect the switch(s) to the opener. Apply adhesive velcro the back of the opener and secure to the bottom on the sunglass compartment (I removed the rubber pad). I stuck a piece of foam in there to prevent rattles.
Sit back and admire your work, it looks factory. The job cost $6 and took 2 hours, assume half that for 1 switch. Enjoy!
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