Garage door opener

Danny3737 · Dec 5, 2020

They usually have these in stock

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gardner...h-Button-Switch-Black-1-Pack-GSW-22/100176241

gooffeyguy · Dec 5, 2020

Just park in the garage?

Or if that's not an option, don't program the built in openers and use the little key ring type transmitters that you take with you with the keys so the transmitter isn't left in the car.

If you're gonna go through the trouble of wiring up a hidden switch to it, may be easier to just wire the built in openers to ignition switched (key on) power.

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wjburken · Dec 5, 2020

gooffeyguy said:
Just park in the garage?

Or if that's not an option, don't program the built in openers and use the little key ring type transmitters that you take with you with the keys so the transmitter isn't left in the car.

If you're gonna go through the trouble of wiring up a hidden switch to it, may be easier to just wire the built in openers to ignition switched (key on) power.

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I don’t see the home link being active with the vehicle being off as any more of a risk than the remotes that people have attached to the visors in their vehicle. Never even thought about it myself. Guess I keep my vehicles locked and figure if they want into my garage bad enough, they will find a way to get in.

Handyone · Dec 6, 2020

I NEVER leave a portable opener in my cars when they are parked in the driveway, just thought it would be nice to use the built in one if it deactivated with the ignition off. Thanks everyone!

Handyone · Dec 6, 2020

Danny3737 said:
This is close to what I did

I did a similar hack for my motorcycle!

Danny3737 · Dec 6, 2020

I would never have a portable opener in view, that’s why I opted for the hidden button. They also make mini remotes you can put on your keychain or put a small piece of HD 3M Velcro on the back and hide them under the dash, console, etc. Keeping your doors lock is always #1 to protecting your stuff.

wjburken said:
I don’t see the home link being active with the vehicle being off as any more of a risk than the remotes that people have attached to the visors in their vehicle. Never even thought about it myself. Guess I keep my vehicles locked and figure if they want into my garage bad enough, they will find a way to get in.

imkwuzn · Dec 7, 2020

I also park my ‘97 Tahoe in the driveway and never leave a garage door transmitter in the car. I installed a MyQ WiFi system on my garage door opener and use the app on my phone to open and close the door. The added benefit is I can always tell if I forgot to shut the door from anywhere. I’ve used it to remotely open the door while at work to let a repair man in the garage. Most newer openers have this type of capability built in. Older ones can generally be retrofitted. Mine was older and and it was less than $100 to install. Most Liftmaster or Chamberlain openers are compatible.

I never understood why GM left the Homelink active without the ignition on. None of my other vehicles do that.

Doubeleive · Dec 7, 2020

all you would have to do is determine which wire provides power to the homelink, cut it, then patch in the wire that powers the passenger air bag light instead. that is how I hooked up my radar detector. no power unless key is on. The only caveat that I see is if the homelink does not have built in memory and reset's if power is lost.

imkwuzn · Dec 7, 2020

I’ve done the same with my radar detector in my BMW X5. Tapped into the electronic mirror power for the radar detector.

I did install a homelink in my ‘97 Tahoe out of the same year Escalade and used the switched power to the rear view mirror. Easy upgrade.

randyg · Dec 7, 2020

Every garage door opener I've had has an inside-the-garage switch, with a "lock" button. Every night when I lock the door between the house and the garage, I push that button. NO OPENERS or remote keypads outside the garage will open the door until that "lock" button is pushed again. Problem solved.

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