Homelink question

Morally Gray · 12-13-2015, 09:10 AM

Hi all,

Installed a Homelink to my LCI, auto dim, E92.

Only when installing I realized I need a retro harness to get the adaptive headlights to work.

I can't get any remotes (tried 3 to learn) watched plenty of you tube vids, tips tricks and will give it more time. Before I do.

Question?
Does the wiring have any part in the Homelink do you think? I would assume all the smarts are in the mirror. The lights work, I can clear its memory by holding the two outer buttons. But thought I'd ask before I spend another hour trying to get them to learn.

NoSlow5oh · 12-14-2015, 11:04 AM

I had specific Craftsman garage door openers installed in my new house built last year for belt drive, battery back up, app with cool functions, etc. The newer opener uses a newer version of the HomeLink that won't work with most cars made around 2010 or earlier. You may need a compatibility bridge, and you may be able to get it for free. It won't work for me since the bridge needs power and my openers would be useless when the power goes out (which happens a lot in my area for some reason). From the site:

The HomeLink Compatibility Bridge Kit is designed to allow compatibility between a newer Chamberlain, Sears Craftsman, or LiftMaster garage door opener fitted with a yellow antenna wire and the HomeLink system in your vehicle. These garage door openers were manufactured in 2011 or later. If your opener does not have a yellow antenna wire or is not one of the brands listed above, please consider purchasing a Universal Receiver to ensure compatibility.

fazman · 12-14-2015, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by NoSlow5oh

I had specific Craftsman garage door openers installed in my new house built last year for belt drive, battery back up, app with cool functions, etc. The newer opener uses a newer version of the HomeLink that won't work with most cars made around 2010 or earlier. You may need a compatibility bridge, and you may be able to get it for free. It won't work for me since the bridge needs power and my openers would be useless when the power goes out (which happens a lot in my area for some reason). From the site:

The HomeLink Compatibility Bridge Kit is designed to allow compatibility between a newer Chamberlain, Sears Craftsman, or LiftMaster garage door opener fitted with a yellow antenna wire and the HomeLink system in your vehicle. These garage door openers were manufactured in 2011 or later. If your opener does not have a yellow antenna wire or is not one of the brands listed above, please consider purchasing a Universal Receiver to ensure compatibility.

You need a newer car if you want new toys in the home

j/k

GarlicBread · 12-14-2015, 11:36 AM

When I did mine I had the car inside the garage and the garage in "learning mode" took numerous tries to get it to work. Just keep at it

NoSlow5oh · 12-14-2015, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fazman

You need a newer car if you want new toys in the home

j/k

Nope, I need a new job!

eforty6_m3 · 12-14-2015, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoSlow5oh

I had specific Craftsman garage door openers installed in my new house built last year for belt drive, battery back up, app with cool functions, etc. The newer opener uses a newer version of the HomeLink that won't work with most cars made around 2010 or earlier. You may need a compatibility bridge, and you may be able to get it for free. It won't work for me since the bridge needs power and my openers would be useless when the power goes out (which happens a lot in my area for some reason). From the site:

The HomeLink Compatibility Bridge Kit is designed to allow compatibility between a newer Chamberlain, Sears Craftsman, or LiftMaster garage door opener fitted with a yellow antenna wire and the HomeLink system in your vehicle. These garage door openers were manufactured in 2011 or later. If your opener does not have a yellow antenna wire or is not one of the brands listed above, please consider purchasing a Universal Receiver to ensure compatibility.

nada to do with your lights....this right here ^^^

I had to do the same thing with my preLci to get my Homelink to work with my newer LiftMaster openers.

fazman · 12-14-2015, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoSlow5oh

Nope, I need a new job!

Hopefully soon, someday soon... with a huge raise

Morally Gray · 12-19-2015, 08:51 PM

Hmm... so I have two gates at my apartment (swing gate and a boom), also a garage at my parents house. So I guess this just isn't going to work by the sounds.

Anyone after a homelink mirror?

ptpending · 12-20-2015, 07:42 AM

what connection of homelink remote with adaptive headlights ???

Morally Gray · 01-11-2016, 06:24 AM

So change of plan, I found out my gates (several) aren't homelink complient.

So I'm going to wire up my SOS button to broadcast three signals at once, basically wire up 3 actual remotes to fire when I hit the button. I love that little button with the missile safety switch, can't wait to put it to use.

I'll make a youtube vid.

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Morally Gray Lieutenant 68 Rep 401 Posts Drives: AMG C63s Coupe Join Date: May 2013 Location: Perth iTrader: (1)	Homelink question Hi all, Installed a Homelink to my LCI, auto dim, E92. Only when installing I realized I need a retro harness to get the adaptive headlights to work. I can't get any remotes (tried 3 to learn) watched plenty of you tube vids, tips tricks and will give it more time. Before I do. Question? Does the wiring have any part in the Homelink do you think? I would assume all the smarts are in the mirror. The lights work, I can clear its memory by holding the two outer buttons. But thought I'd ask before I spend another hour trying to get them to learn.
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NoSlow5oh First Lieutenant 56 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 08 e90 335i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Madison, AL iTrader: (2)	I had specific Craftsman garage door openers installed in my new house built last year for belt drive, battery back up, app with cool functions, etc. The newer opener uses a newer version of the HomeLink that won't work with most cars made around 2010 or earlier. You may need a compatibility bridge, and you may be able to get it for free. It won't work for me since the bridge needs power and my openers would be useless when the power goes out (which happens a lot in my area for some reason). From the site: The HomeLink Compatibility Bridge Kit is designed to allow compatibility between a newer Chamberlain, Sears Craftsman, or LiftMaster garage door opener fitted with a yellow antenna wire and the HomeLink system in your vehicle. These garage door openers were manufactured in 2011 or later. If your opener does not have a yellow antenna wire or is not one of the brands listed above, please consider purchasing a Universal Receiver to ensure compatibility.
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GarlicBread Brigadier General 165 Rep 560 Posts Drives: 17' M4 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New England iTrader: (1)	When I did mine I had the car inside the garage and the garage in "learning mode" took numerous tries to get it to work. Just keep at it
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12-19-2015, 08:51 PM	#8
Morally Gray Lieutenant 68 Rep 401 Posts Drives: AMG C63s Coupe Join Date: May 2013 Location: Perth iTrader: (1)	Hmm... so I have two gates at my apartment (swing gate and a boom), also a garage at my parents house. So I guess this just isn't going to work by the sounds. Anyone after a homelink mirror?
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ptpending Colonel 463 Rep 2,768 Posts Drives: e91 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Poland iTrader: (1)	what connection of homelink remote with adaptive headlights ??? __________________ E81 2007 130i 6cylinder Montego blue Retrofits: Harman Kardon, High-beam assistant, Removable tow hitch. Auto-dim folding exterior mirrors. Lumbar support. Perfomance Brakes.
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01-11-2016, 06:24 AM	#10
Morally Gray Lieutenant 68 Rep 401 Posts Drives: AMG C63s Coupe Join Date: May 2013 Location: Perth iTrader: (1)	So change of plan, I found out my gates (several) aren't homelink complient. So I'm going to wire up my SOS button to broadcast three signals at once, basically wire up 3 actual remotes to fire when I hit the button. I love that little button with the missile safety switch, can't wait to put it to use. I'll make a youtube vid.
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