Homelink project
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CX9 SportOwner
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I acquired the Homelink module bytaking it out of a Ford Windstar sun visor at the local salvage yard.
I removed the module and wiring clip from the visor. I tested it with a 12v lighter battery to make sure it worked, and ID + and -.
There are 3 contacts. + is closest to the side of the module, - is closest to the center. The middle contact is not used.
I cut a hole in the headliner using the rubber button insert as a guide. The material is too thick for the two pieces to snap together, so I carefully crushed the foam where the module sits with a small backer block and flat face hammer. I made sure everything was clean to keep from getting the headliner dirty.
The connector was in the way, so I soldered the wires right to the circuit board. Then I put a loop terminal on the ground wire and tek screwed it to the car structure to the side of the Console opening.
I tapped the Orange/Brown wire to the Dome Lights for power, but will be running a new wire to the fuse box. (The dome circuit doesn't provide enough power to operate the opener when the dome lights are on)
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I removed the module and wiring clip from the visor. I tested it with a 12v lighter battery to make sure it worked, and ID + and -.
There are 3 contacts. + is closest to the side of the module, - is closest to the center. The middle contact is not used.
I cut a hole in the headliner using the rubber button insert as a guide. The material is too thick for the two pieces to snap together, so I carefully crushed the foam where the module sits with a small backer block and flat face hammer. I made sure everything was clean to keep from getting the headliner dirty.
The connector was in the way, so I soldered the wires right to the circuit board. Then I put a loop terminal on the ground wire and tek screwed it to the car structure to the side of the Console opening.
I tapped the Orange/Brown wire to the Dome Lights for power, but will be running a new wire to the fuse box. (The dome circuit doesn't provide enough power to operate the opener when the dome lights are on)
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CX9 SportOwner
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Anyone considering this, if you have more options remove the console first and verify there is room. I don't know if the moonroof has anything there or not.
CX9 SportOwner
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This was a lot easier to install, and cost me $7.
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Nice job. Looks clean and truly functional.
Yes, and I believe it looks great too...just kind of nervous to get in there and do it...
CX9 SportOwner
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Almost as hard as putting a sunroof in one of my trucks.
Clean hands and tools, and slow and careful are the keys. A very sharp knife helps, too.
I'd suggest making a template first. Then once that's perfect, cut the hole.
Anyone with the new headliner will have to see how they are made. I don't know if they are the same material underneath as the flocked type. If they are fiberboard, this won't work without modifying the Homelink module.
I'm still looking for a paint that better matches the interior, so if anyone has found one, let the forum know. It's gray, but with a hint of tan. The one I used is the right tone, but doesn't have that tan tint to it.
Clean hands and tools, and slow and careful are the keys. A very sharp knife helps, too.
I'd suggest making a template first. Then once that's perfect, cut the hole.
Anyone with the new headliner will have to see how they are made. I don't know if they are the same material underneath as the flocked type. If they are fiberboard, this won't work without modifying the Homelink module.
I'm still looking for a paint that better matches the interior, so if anyone has found one, let the forum know. It's gray, but with a hint of tan. The one I used is the right tone, but doesn't have that tan tint to it.
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