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ViscountCharles · May 29th, 2008, 08:18 AM

Does anyone know any technical details for the garage door opener? I've got a remote garage door, and an automatic barrier at the office car park, so ditching two keyfob thingies and having the buttons on my rear view mirror would be pretty neat.

But how do I know that the MINI system will be 100% compatible with the two? I know something of my garage door system (if I can find the manual, hiding in my study), but I have almost know idea what the details are for the car park barrier.

Anyone know where to find a list of what the MINI option works with? Are there any known issues, anything that it *doesn't* work with?

dlpruk · May 29th, 2008, 10:49 AM

The MINI remote operates on the Homelink system so if your door and barrier use this too it will work. But not if they don't!

Harpo · May 29th, 2008, 11:45 AM

I suspect that an element of programming will be involved with your garage installation which will not be possible with your work installation.

ViscountCharles · May 29th, 2008, 12:09 PM

Thanks for that info. The "Homelink" name was enough to take me to a website where they list compatible devices - and both of my remotes are on the list.

Programming is pretty simple - it's a matter of "teaching" the in-car remote what your normal remote does (basically by just pressing the buttons). You don't need access to the receiver at all (unless the device is incompatible with Homelink - some devices can be made compatible by fitting an extra widget receiver-side).

Why is this sort of information not available on the MINI UK website or at my local dealership? I doubt that I'm the only person who won't buy something unless I can be sure in advance that it's going to work.

dlpruk · May 29th, 2008, 01:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ViscountCharles (original)

Thanks for that info. The "Homelink" name was enough to take me to a website where they list compatible devices - and both of my remotes are on the list.

I can vouch for their customer support too: I hit a snag, phoned them and got through to a guy called Walter in Germany who sorted me with great patience even though English is his second language and I speak no German.

spiney · May 29th, 2008, 01:40 PM

Some garage door openers that have "rolling codes" do require that you program the remote in the car, then press a "learn" button on the door opener while you press the button in the car a few times so the opener learns the sequence somehow. I had to do that with my door opener here in the US. I don't know if that is necessary with your office barrier, probably the only way to find out is to try it!

jords · May 31st, 2008, 06:58 AM

ok, time for a daft question. Is this a standard feature in the MINI? I have an electric garage door, and would be interested if I could open it from the mini. I currently have the opener velcroed under the dash board.

dlpruk · May 31st, 2008, 09:12 AM

Dunno about Aussie-spec cars but it's optional in the UK. You get 3 separately-programmable buttons on the bottom edge of the interior mirror that can open, in my case, a gate and two garages.

Harpo · May 31st, 2008, 09:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dlpruk (original)

Dunno about Aussie-spec cars but it's optional in the UK. You get 3 separately-programmable buttons on the bottom edge of the interior mirror that can open, in my case, a gate and two garages.

Ahhh. I thought it was a rocker switch set into the cluster above the mirror.

Does the mirror move when operating the switches?

jords · May 31st, 2008, 10:10 AM

Yeh, I don't have them. I guess it's optional here also.

dlpruk · May 31st, 2008, 10:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Harpo (original)

Ahhh. I thought it was a rocker switch set into the cluster above the mirror.

Does the mirror move when operating the switches?

My '08 Clubman has the controls on the mirror but I dunno about other other models. (There's a pic here. )

The mirror only moves if you are ham-fisted!

Harpo · May 31st, 2008, 01:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dlpruk (original)

My '08 Clubman has the controls on the mirror but I dunno about other other models. (There's a pic here. )

The mirror only moves if you are ham-fisted!

And is the black box ahead of the mirror also part of the deal. I'm thinking along the lines of retro fitting here.

dlpruk · May 31st, 2008, 04:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Harpo (original)

And is the black box ahead of the mirror also part of the deal. I'm thinking along the lines of retro fitting here.

No; the black box is part of the auto screen-wipe and headlight systems.

I can't see why this couldn't be retro-fitted as I assume it just needs a power feed. But that's only a guess so perhaps Mickey or one of our other electrical whizzes can help?

CC07ERS · Jun 7th, 2008, 06:59 AM

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May 29th, 2008, 08:18 AM	#1
ViscountCharles Waiting for Works Clubman Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 290 Offline	Garage door opener/remote control details? Does anyone know any technical details for the garage door opener? I've got a remote garage door, and an automatic barrier at the office car park, so ditching two keyfob thingies and having the buttons on my rear view mirror would be pretty neat. But how do I know that the MINI system will be 100% compatible with the two? I know something of my garage door system (if I can find the manual, hiding in my study), but I have almost know idea what the details are for the car park barrier. Anyone know where to find a list of what the MINI option works with? Are there any known issues, anything that it doesn't work with?

May 29th, 2008, 10:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
dlpruk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 387 Offline	The MINI remote operates on the Homelink system so if your door and barrier use this too it will work. But not if they don't! David

May 29th, 2008, 11:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 4,614 Online	I suspect that an element of programming will be involved with your garage installation which will not be possible with your work installation. The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

May 29th, 2008, 01:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
dlpruk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 387 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ViscountCharles (original) Thanks for that info. The "Homelink" name was enough to take me to a website where they list compatible devices - and both of my remotes are on the list. I can vouch for their customer support too: I hit a snag, phoned them and got through to a guy called Walter in Germany who sorted me with great patience even though English is his second language and I speak no German. David

May 29th, 2008, 01:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
spiney MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: nr Boston, MA Local Time: 02:14 PM Posts: 61 Offline	Some garage door openers that have "rolling codes" do require that you program the remote in the car, then press a "learn" button on the door opener while you press the button in the car a few times so the opener learns the sequence somehow. I had to do that with my door opener here in the US. I don't know if that is necessary with your office barrier, probably the only way to find out is to try it! Now proud owner of a 2007 Cooper S!

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May 29th, 2008, 12:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
ViscountCharles Waiting for Works Clubman Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 290 Offline	Thanks for that info. The "Homelink" name was enough to take me to a website where they list compatible devices - and both of my remotes are on the list. Programming is pretty simple - it's a matter of "teaching" the in-car remote what your normal remote does (basically by just pressing the buttons). You don't need access to the receiver at all (unless the device is incompatible with Homelink - some devices can be made compatible by fitting an extra widget receiver-side). Why is this sort of information not available on the MINI UK website or at my local dealership? I doubt that I'm the only person who won't buy something unless I can be sure in advance that it's going to work.

May 31st, 2008, 06:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
jords MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 05:14 AM Posts: 89 Offline	ok, time for a daft question. Is this a standard feature in the MINI? I have an electric garage door, and would be interested if I could open it from the mini. I currently have the opener velcroed under the dash board. Life's fun in black and white

May 31st, 2008, 09:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
dlpruk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 387 Offline	Dunno about Aussie-spec cars but it's optional in the UK. You get 3 separately-programmable buttons on the bottom edge of the interior mirror that can open, in my case, a gate and two garages. David

May 31st, 2008, 09:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 4,614 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by dlpruk (original) Dunno about Aussie-spec cars but it's optional in the UK. You get 3 separately-programmable buttons on the bottom edge of the interior mirror that can open, in my case, a gate and two garages. Ahhh. I thought it was a rocker switch set into the cluster above the mirror. Does the mirror move when operating the switches? The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

May 31st, 2008, 10:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
jords MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 05:14 AM Posts: 89 Offline	Yeh, I don't have them. I guess it's optional here also. Life's fun in black and white

May 31st, 2008, 10:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
dlpruk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 387 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Harpo (original) Ahhh. I thought it was a rocker switch set into the cluster above the mirror. Does the mirror move when operating the switches? My '08 Clubman has the controls on the mirror but I dunno about other other models. (There's a pic here. ) The mirror only moves if you are ham-fisted! David

May 31st, 2008, 01:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 4,614 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by dlpruk (original) My '08 Clubman has the controls on the mirror but I dunno about other other models. (There's a pic here. ) The mirror only moves if you are ham-fisted! And is the black box ahead of the mirror also part of the deal. I'm thinking along the lines of retro fitting here. The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

May 31st, 2008, 04:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
dlpruk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 387 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Harpo (original) And is the black box ahead of the mirror also part of the deal. I'm thinking along the lines of retro fitting here. No; the black box is part of the auto screen-wipe and headlight systems. I can't see why this couldn't be retro-fitted as I assume it just needs a power feed. But that's only a guess so perhaps Mickey or one of our other electrical whizzes can help? David

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