Are you sure? I have an analog (I assume it's the type where you reset dipswitches to change frequencies) controller and it works fine?pps-325xit said:Just make sure your garage door opener is digital. It doesn't work with the older analog garage door openers.
The work-around for the newer openers is actually very simple - you just have to have someone hold the button on the car remote and push a button on the garage door opener. The problem is that the dealers often don't know that.johnlew said:my garage door opener is 16 years old, I presume analog... no problems. The problem comes with the newer ones (digital?) that reset the code every time you open and close. I know there's a work around but don't know what it is.
The HACK said:
Are you sure? I have an analog (I assume it's the type where you reset dipswitches to change frequencies) controller and it works fine?
johnlew said:my garage door opener is 16 years old, I presume analog... no problems. The problem comes with the newer ones (digital?) that reset the code every time you open and close. I know there's a work around but don't know what it is.
Maybe... But I found some info from Homelink saying the opener (or any other device) must be in the 286-399MHz range. My old analog Multi-Elmac radio unit was in the 150 range.pps-325xit said:If it has dip switches, it's digital. The old analog ones had a choke which you had to use an allen wrench to manually tune the frequency. There's a hole on the side of the transmitter where you insert the wrench and tune the thing. And it definitely does not work with these.
Kaz said:
Maybe... But I found some info from Homelink saying the opener (or any other device) must be in the 286-399MHz range. My old analog Multi-Elmac radio unit was in the 150 range.
I got mine from Pacific BMW, Circle advertised a lower price but didn't have it in stock. So I called Pacific and they matched the price. I didn't like having a remote on the visor, I actually had mine in the sunglasses compartment. The UGDO looks good and it's nicely integrated with the amber backlight and stuff at night... I still think it's way overpriced for what it is, but so is a BMW in general...StLChris said:Has anyone installed the universal transmitter on their e46? Worth it or not so much?
If you have a Genie "intellicode" opener, u can get a Genie keychain remote at Home Depot or Lowes for about $30 i think... I bought a wireless keypad instead, when I go jogging I dont bring anything. =)bagold said:I have it and it works great.
On a slightly off topic, does anyone know of a key-chain size universal remote that I can carry around?
I'd like to see it. Please?Jon said:
I haven't taken any pictures but if someone wants to see I will.
Sounds elegant. Would like to do that in my wife's 540. Any pics, including soldering of switch would be great!Jon said:I bought a 1/4" momentary-on switch (black) at Radio Shack and mounted it in the grill for the phone mic next to the sun roof controls. Took my remote apart, disconnected the door switch, and soldered two wires to connect to the new switch. With a little velcro to hold the transmitter in place, it fits perfectly behind the removable cover in the headliner where your Universal would otherwise mount.
I know I could fit two transmitters if I had to accomodate two doors. Three? - maybe.
Works great. and unless you are looking for it, you don't know the switch is there. I haven't taken any pictures but if someone wants to see I will.