adding a homelink system
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welcome to the board Corey.
it was my only DIY so far, and was simple.
the part was around $170, but if you get it at circlebmw, or pacific bmw? you get 20% off, and no tax, outside of state, (offsets the shipping)
to install: you just have to take the cover off, (the one w/ moonroof switch), disconnect the moon roof connector, and cut along the pre marked square w/ an exacto knife, or something of the sort. find the right connector hanging up on the ceiling, connect it to the universal remote. connect the moon roof switch, snap the cover back on, and you are game!
it was my only DIY so far, and was simple.
the part was around $170, but if you get it at circlebmw, or pacific bmw? you get 20% off, and no tax, outside of state, (offsets the shipping)
to install: you just have to take the cover off, (the one w/ moonroof switch), disconnect the moon roof connector, and cut along the pre marked square w/ an exacto knife, or something of the sort. find the right connector hanging up on the ceiling, connect it to the universal remote. connect the moon roof switch, snap the cover back on, and you are game!
Thanks for the info. Just ordered from circlebmw. On sale for $135 so can't beat that. Does anyone know if you can still hardwire a radar detector in with the homelink installed. I think I've read you can still splice in but wanted to make sure. Just sent off my Valentine to get upgraded and I'll be hardwiring that in once I get it. Any links to those install instructions would be appreciated. (some of the links in the forum on this subject don't work)...
I am waiting for my 2005 330Ci with homelink and want to hardwire my V1, here is the link: http://bmw330ci.com/DIY_V1.htm . I just upgraded my V1 also (best dector out there). Let us know if you run into any issues with the homelink and V1.
It depends on what your V1 currently has. Mine was a bit older and had a larger case. I paid $229 but they just gave me a new one with all the hardware. I now have the smallest version with most up to date display and POP radar warning (I got busted a while ago with POP). The new upgrade saved me three times already. Your upgrade may be cheaper, you need to enter the serial number on the site.
yeah, I had an older one also with the larger case and so forth. My upgrade was $189 and they are sending me a brand new one. It depends how old yours is so you'll have to punch in the serial number on the website to get a quote. I'll let you know how the install goes. The Valentine one is best detector out there.