14Sport

I plan on selling one of my Harleys come spring so I pulled the garage door opener transmitter out of it. That got me to thinking I may as well install it on my JK. After a little testing I figured out a way to install it with just the transmitter, a momentary switch, and a SPDT relay. Weather permitting, I intend to install it this weekend or next.

So my question is, do you think this is worthy of a write-up or is it too specific an application to be worth the time? The install would go a lot quicker if I didn't need to be taking pictures along the way but if someone else may find value in it then I will do so.

Thanks.

Captain Obvious

Write-ups are ALWAYS welcome. Your write-up may be for a very specific application, but may inspire someone else's project.

spicoli

I would like to see a write up or at least a few photos of the garage door opener and where you install it.

I have been thinking about how I want to install a stealth one somewhere, but don't like the idea of burying a hand remote blind my dash like someone had posted up here. When the batteries die you have to fish it out and redo it.

14Sport

That's true. I hadn't thought of that. But like you said, it is VERY specific.

Well my plan is to install it behind the dash, but I have to test locations to make sure the sheet metal doesn't block the signals. The momentary switch will be mounted next to the power window switches (which I don't have so for me it's just a cubby). I will only have to tap into 1 factory wire for a 12V source. I plan to use the driver's side cigarette lighter for that. I back into my driveway so if worst comes to worst, I will have to mount the transmitter near the rear. The key will have to be in the run position for the opener to work (as a security measure).

It's not a clicker type thing, it is designed for motorcycles where you flick your high beams on and off quickly to activate. It involves a transmitter for the vehicle and a receiver which you mount in your garage next to your garage door opener. I already have that as I have another bike with a transmitter as well. You can have as many transmitters as you want with the one receiver.

cedarraider

There is a guy that did this on his jk. He did a fairly decent video on YouTube. I think he just tore his opener apart and wired in a button to the a pillar.

urmyboyblue

I'm down for a write up but more interested in the Harley you're selling....after our family trip to Paris, I'm officially allowed to get another scoot.

14Sport

I think I figured out a way to make it work off the high beams. I will test it today. I prefer that to having a momentary switch in the tub. If it works then the total install will be under the hood.

2005 Road King, hard bags, V&H mufflers, lots of chrome, 18K miles. Just had it's 20,000 mile service.

14Sport

I finished testing under the hood with just running wires directly to the battery for power. I got it working with the flash-to-pass. It will be much cleaner that way. All I have to do now is find a switched power under the hood. Off to AZ I go for fuse tap and weatherproof connectors. I will do a write-up later. Thanks guys.

14Sport

For those who wanted to see it.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...ite-up-315388/

'11BronzeStar70th

Somewhere on this site, I think in the free mods thread, there was a post quite a while ago about stashing a garage door remote in the roll bar cover somewhere within the driver's reach.