WTB: HomeLink UGDO transceiver

[Washburn]

Never hurts to try ... :)

Requirements:

Must be compatible with 2005 E46 (with sunroof)
Must be the type that works with rolling codes and must be backlit.
Must be in perfect working and good cosmetic condition.
I will have paypal in about a week, but right now can only pay per personal check or postal money order (seller can ship after payment cleared, in that case).
- I can also do any google/paypal online payment by credit card, if you can set up an online invoice, so I can use my credit card as a one-time paypal guest etc.


Please state a complete price incl. shipping to zip 27506 (or 27546) and provide pics if possible.

Thanks.

[UdubBadger]

ebay has a ton of um FYI

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574947307&toolid=10001&campid=5336776893&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FBMW-OEM-Homelink-Remote-Garage-Door-Opener-Switch-3-5-7-Series-X5-Console-UGDO-%2F390390218160%3Fpt%3DMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Acce ssories%26vxp%3Dmtr%26hash%3Ditem5ae511fdb0

[UdubBadger]

lol

thats the listing I got mine from last week.

Offer $65 - they took mine.

[jayjay_dee]

Thanks Marcus for the link and Seth for the tip, mine is on its way...

$65...

[Washburn]

aha thanks!
I am going to try too...
So THIS specific one works, right??

[jayjay_dee]

i havent received mine yet, so we'll see...

just email seller and offer $65, he'll take it as Seth said...

[Washburn]

Done - waiting on a reply.
Waiting on a different seller's answer too... he had one for $60 shipped...
will update.

[johnrando]

Homelink RVM on sale for $125 on e46f.c

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?p=14083124#post14083124

[jayjay_dee]

wow, $125 is a good price...

[UdubBadger]

great price but I wonder if the install is as easy as the ceiling mounted one

[Washburn]

Thanks for the tip but
Ugh I don't like auto dim mirrors - esp. when you can't turn the auto dim function off!
And if it ever leaks I'll have holes on the dash/seats - ack!

[danewilson77]

great price but I wonder if the install is as easy as the ceiling mounted one

Easy. Look at KG's diy.

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[UdubBadger]

hmmm good deal then

[Washburn]

Update: Ebay dude accepted $65 offer for the HL.
Will be buying in a few min. :)

Looking forward to the install soon...

[danewilson77]

Win

[Washburn]

bought and already on its way - damn he ships fast! :D
Thanks guys for the great tip(s)!

[UdubBadger]

mine should be here tomorrow, was expecting it today :(

[nike001]

Thanks for the tip but
Ugh I don't like auto dim mirrors - esp. when you can't turn the auto dim function off!
And if it ever leaks I'll have holes on the dash/seats - ack!

Dude... you have no idea. During the summer some lady came in because hers 'exploded' The stuff was EVERYWHERE. Ruined Versace glasses, seats, and all down the radio unit, gear shifter, cup holders.. it was everywhere. I learned my lesson right then with auto-dimmers.

I just emailed that eBay link, I've been trying to get rid of my stupid garage door opener for so long..

EDIT: Seller accepted my $65 and said will ship tomorrow. I'm pumped :)

[Washburn]

great...looks like a bunch of us will be testing our HomeLinks soon :)

I wonder if the ebay seller is wondering about all the E46 homelink orders LOL

[Marcus-SanDiego]

haha.

[UdubBadger]

we shoulda made a bulk purchase for bigger savings

[nike001]

great...looks like a bunch of us will be testing our HomeLinks soon :)

I wonder if the ebay seller is wondering about all the E46 homelink orders LOL

Haha I was thinking the same thing! Also, all of the people are mailing him asking if $65 is acceptable :rofl. He had to have figured out that his link got out and that he was selling them for $65. I'm sure he's not too mad about it there.. :)

I think its funny how if someone finds a cheap/easy/awesome mod, we all hop on it.

[Washburn]

Judging by his email address, he works at some BMW dealership/similar...
I wonder if we can 'reserve' the good dude for future ZHP bulk purchases, etc... Hmmmm

[jayjay_dee]

Judging by his email address, he works at some BMW dealership/similar...
I wonder if we can 'reserve' the good dude for future ZHP bulk purchases, etc... Hmmmm

good idea...

again, thanks to Marcus and Seth for the link and tip...

mine should be waiting for me tonight at home, delivery is fast...

[Washburn]

So how much are we effectively saving with this DIY, compared to getting it from the dealer and having them install it?

[nike001]

good idea...

again, thanks to Marcus and Seth for the link and tip...

mine should be waiting for me tonight at home, delivery is fast...

Where is he located? He said he's shipping mine today. So should I expect mine tomorrow or Monday?


So how much are we effectively saving with this DIY, compared to getting it from the dealer and having them install it?

All you have to do for DIY is take the top thing out and search and find the wire that's tucked away. Then attach it to HomeLink. Cut and punch out the cloth and insert. Done.

[Washburn]

what i meant was, how much $$ am I saving, as opposed to depending on the stealership for the whole thing?
stealer would charge about $170 for the dongle, then at least another $100 for labor?

[jayjay_dee]

Where is he located? He said he's shipping mine today. So should I expect mine tomorrow or Monday?


Locust Valley, NY...

see below

Your item is out for delivery at 9:09 am on February 16, 2012 in BAYONNE, NJ 07002.

Detailed Results:

Out for Delivery, February 16, 2012, 9:09 am, BAYONNE, NJ 07002
Sorting Complete, February 16, 2012, 8:59 am, BAYONNE, NJ 07002
Arrival at Post Office, February 16, 2012, 8:54 am, BAYONNE, NJ 07002
Processed through USPS Sort Facility, February 16, 2012, 2:23 am, KEARNY, NJ 07099
Depart USPS Sort Facility, February 16, 2012, MELVILLE, NY 11747
Processed at USPS Origin Sort Facility, February 15, 2012, 7:07 pm, MELVILLE, NY 11747
Dispatched to Sort Facility, February 15, 2012, 5:17 pm, LOCUST VALLEY, NY 11560
Acceptance, February 15, 2012, 12:05 pm, LOCUST VALLEY, NY 11560
Electronic Shipping Info Received, February 14, 2012

[Washburn]

:eepsLocust Valley...
scary name.

[nike001]

Cool. So hopefully mine will be in tomorrow!

[jayjay_dee]

Installed and working perfectly...

[Washburn]

yay! good to know.

[danewilson77]

Installed and working perfectly...

Pics! Or you lie... Like a bug.... in a mug... .on a rug... on a tug.

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[kayger12]

what i meant was, how much $$ am I saving, as opposed to depending on the stealership for the whole thing?
stealer would charge about $170 for the dongle, then at least another $100 for labor?

I figured $300-$350 at the dealer.

[UdubBadger]

mines still in transit... c'mon man. USPS?

[RVAzhp]

If only i had a garage....

[Washburn]

I am also just moving to a place with a garage...for the 1st time in my life..
The ZHP sat outside for about 1.5 yrs...it will be happy sit inside a garage finally...

Oh, and my homelink got delivered today...
Week end project will be to install it...programming will have to wait a few days, as we still haven't moved to the new place...

[nike001]

Did he give any of you guys trackers? I payed him last Wednesday and have heard nothing..

[Washburn]

I got a "shipped" notification with a tracking number within an hour of paying.
He has been pretty quick with messages/emails. Just email him via Ebay messaging and see.

[nike001]

He emailed back and said it shipped and should be here tomorrow since today is a holiday. I'll take it..


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[Washburn]

cool.

[nike001]

How does everyone elses homelink look? I just got mine today and mine is clearly well.... used. Kinda greasy and shiny and the little home on the thing isn't really even white anymore.

[jayjay_dee]

mine looked new...

i will try to post pic tonight, im swamped with work today since i was off Friday for the Dyno/Tuning Day in MD...

[Washburn]

Mine looks pretty good, I think (iphone pic):

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/nishang/photo-1.jpg

[nike001]

Yeah, yours definitely looks newer than mine. Oh well.

[UdubBadger]

.... still waiting for mine :facepalm


cue the waiting music...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3lLYOGDsts

[Washburn]

Yeah, yours definitely looks newer than mine. Oh well.

I wouldn't worry about it - the house is a little symbol anyway and not a button. Main thing you have the functionality, I think. As long as the 1/2/3 buttons look good and light up, you should be fine...

Just clean it with a damp micro fiber cloth to get rid of the greasiness, wipe dry with a new MF cloth.
and then get some NON greasy plastic cleaner/conditioner (Like Einszett Tiefenpfleger, which leaves a nice, MATTE shine and makes black plastic look new) and spray some onto a MF cloth and wipe it well.
An alternative might be 303 Aerospace, but i have best experiences with Einszett Tiefenplfleger on black matte plastic. The stuff is brilliant.

Spray whatever cleaner you use on the MF cloth, and NOT onto the HL itself; then use the damp cloth to wipe the HL

[nike001]

Yeah I cleaned it with my meguiars stuff I have. It leaves a nice matte finish on everything else.

I wish I could still find my favorite stuff though.. Black Magic Natural Finish Protectant. My bottles always said "NEW" on them.. so maybe they took them off the shelves :( Haven't been able to get a bottle of this stuff locally for a while. Smelled great too. This Meguiars stuff just smells like alcohol or something..

[jayjay_dee]

Mine looks pretty good, I think (iphone pic):

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/nishang/photo-1.jpg

condition of mine is the same, 9.5 out 10 if you ask me...

[UdubBadger]

mine finally came. sheesh

[Racinghart]

Nice ill be ordering this soon.

[Washburn]

Finally did the Home Link DIY today...
everything works, and now just have to get it programmed to the garage door when move to the new place...
Total cost $65 :) (Thanks to all the tips you guys gave me on this forum):

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/nishang/hll.jpg

[johnrando]

Awesome!

[UdubBadger]

got my wire from aurelius today (thanks again buddy!)

I'll look into wiring it up this weekend but I'm not too good with electrical so I might just take it to IND and let them worry about it.

[Washburn]

Another update: finally got around to programming the HL unit to the garage door opener (liftmaster unit) - all went well, and the HL works flawlessly :)
Its range is a BIT less than the hand held remote GDO it replaced, but more than enough for the job.

[UdubBadger]

I noticed the same but whatever, well worth retiring that ugly visor clip and ruining the alcantara


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[WOLFN8TR]

Sub'd...


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[Washburn]

Please feel free to PM me if you guys have any questions on the procedure or programming. will be happy to help. :)