triggle

I'm working on a project for the Acura TL TSX and RSX models. It uses the panic key of your keyfob to open your garage door. It will not panic the car when used correctly and does not connect to the car at all. This mod is to your house !

I expect the parts to cost $130usd per each opener. This will mean your garage will now have a secure rolling code receiver with up to 3 remotes. You don't have to give up the use of the current remotes or receiver so your other vehicles remotes or Homelink won't be effected unless you want to. This system is far superior to non-code rolling garage remotes.

I've had a Genie remote keyfob on my keychain for a couple years and man is it convenient. Doing yardwork or just wandering throughout the house is a more fun when you can pop the door any time just with your keys. I'm fed up having so many remotes on my keychain so that's why I started this project.

You could use the receiver for other purposes as well. if you have an audio project in the car or a Auto PC you want to remote control. You decide.

I expect this project to take about 3 months to complete and there may be custom features available. First things first. I need to know what you want to be able to control and what type of output you'd want the controller to have.

Some options are:
momentary control - to work on most garage door openers press once or twice to open the door depends on brand of opener

maintained contact - If you want to toggle something on like an Auto PC press once for ON again for OFF

Looking for more ideas and input on this subject

triggle@gmail.com

moda_way

Interesting mod, but why wouldn't you just use your Homelink? I mean, if you have your keys, I'd assume you'd been near your car.

CGTSX2004

iTrader: (1)

Very interesting idea.

n3ok318

iTrader: (1)

interesting but not really useful..

RMATIC09

Why not just use the button in the car thats actually meant for the garage?


edit: nevermind, actually re-read the post

ClutchPerformer

So what happens if you actually need to use the panic feature?

Dan Martin

You just run into your garage.

RMATIC09

ClutchPerformer

elduderino

Any output that is a toggle - i.e., one press for on, another for off - creates a significant potential for dead batteryola.

So how does panic not occur? The ECU doesn't have a "panic" OP - it just has lights and horn, and those aren't unique to panic...

dom

Seems like more trouble than its worth, but good luck

PixelHarmony

Way to encourage him But I have to agree it does seem like a mod that might be more useful for those cars without the homelink.

Tsx536

Not very useful in my eyes....

He mentions being able to open the garage when you're outside doing yardwork.
First off, I don't do yardwork , second, if I did I would have the garage open anyway

xizor

he's not forcing anyone to buy it! if he wants to do it, give him some support and comments. personally i don't have a garage so i couldn't say anything useful, but good luck!

gt0279a

Luckily for me, my garage has an exterior control panel that I can just enter a code to open the garage door w/o having to carry any keys around.

DarkLava

Personally, I'd find that extremely useful. I live in an apartment, and my garage is not attached. I have to use a regular garage door opener to get into my garage so I can get my car. (Then I use the Homelink to shut it when I leave in my car, and to open it when I get back in my car.) But then I have to use the opener when I leave my car in the garage as well. Having the garage door opener feature in my remote would be a huge help, and I wouldn't have to carry the garage door opener to/from my garage anymore... Good idea.

JTso

iTrader: (2)

Same here. I've been using an external keyless keypad and it works great. It's something like this.

triggle

Thank you all for your comments. You guys have something to contribute and it IS on topic. Thanks for the encouragement.

I am going ahead with this for my own use. If others are interested that is great.

Yes, the project is a solution looking for a problem. I have the problem.

It can be very addictive once accustomed to having the opener in your pocket.

All functions on your remote will be retained. Including the panic.

No mods to car or remote keyfob are needed.

Basically it is a new (additional) receiver for your garage door opener.

Other applications might exist. Control PC Gamboy ETC, Home Automation.

Your existing garage door opener and all remotes can still be used.

Many garage openers use remotes with dip switches or a set code. Those are insecure. This unit could be a complete replacement for the receiver for those type openers. This unit is code-hopping = more secure. Every time you press the button the code changes.

Thanks again for the feedback.

triggle

If you want more info, I hang around the TL site so here is a link to the same thread but on the TL section of this site.

https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/wanted-stock-oem-rims-2003-cl-s-110708/

dom

Its just as funny the second time around.