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Honda Homelink Retrofit


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k24 rd6

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I grabbed a homelink maplight out a first gen CL at the junkyard. I knew it wouldn't fit but it was only $5. I figured I could
mold it in somewhere. I wanted an easy to replace piece so I decided on the top of the steering column cover


It started out looking like this


It is held together at two melting spots on the back side. To get apart just grind the melting off



After it is disassembled it will look like this


The big square in the middle houses the homelink and needs to cut out.



To make it easier and smaller to deal with, the ribbon cable that connects the switches to main board is removed. Wires are soldered to extend the main board so it can be mounted far away


Since the main board will mounted far away the square housing is cut down to bare minimum


The cover needs to be cut out to flush the homelink trim piece. I Drilled out the cover since it quicker than cutting and filed smooth


Set the homelink trim piece in and glue it in




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k24 rd6

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Take a mini da and sand smooth


The switch panel set in place


The main board mounted up and switch panel temporarily held in place until final paint. It will be glued in after paint is finished


Installed and programmed.



Now I just need to let it shrink up for a while before priming and painting

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What is a homelink?

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QUOTE (fat_85_civic @ Jun 5 2011, 11:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What is a homelink?


A built in garage door opener for all practical purposes.

For the record 98-02 Accords also have the homelink too.

I have a first gen CL and it was an option too. I also scored one at a Pic A Part for $3.

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It can operate a garage door opener, home security systems, things like that. Most of the newer models have it.
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awesome job Mr. P!


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be aware.... some cars have this built in the sunvisor. My 2000 Acura RL does and quite a few chryslers

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be aware.... some cars have this built in the sunvisor. My 2000 Acura RL does and quite a few chryslers


As does my wife's 06 Altima 3.5 SL.