Carstyle4you Switch has arrived : Garage Door Mod

[frazza]

So happy today, my package from Carstyle4you (http://carstyle4you.com/index.php) has just arrived. Thanks to Stephen's (stephen8512) thread i saw the link to these guys so i ordered an "R" blank and a garage door pushbutton switch. I'll take some pics when i fit them so we can have a little DIY :D

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/Frazza01/Carstyle4you_1600.jpg

[xc17ed]

Reckon you could actually get the garage button working? lol

[frazza]

Reckon you could actually get the garage button working? lol

Yep, no problems at all. Had the same thing in my EVO. I bought a spare door remote off eBay for $40, you just solder the two wires to the switch, done :D

[technopato]

Thats a mighty fine little mod there!!

[frazza]

Ok so i installed my blank and garage door pushbutton switch tonight, all working 100%. Here's how it was done.

First off i have a spare remote that i bought off eBay and programmed to work with my garage door cause i had this same mod in my EVO, the only difference is that i could only get a factory light switch to use rather than the trick one i got from Carstyle4you.com (http://carstyle4you.com/index.php?cPath=16_22_33_47).


Open up the remote and de-solder off one of the buttons you programmed to open the garage door and simply solder the two wires from the switch to the button remote.

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/Frazza01/Switch_01.jpg

Put it back together and that's it. I also used a spot of hot glue just to hold the wires in place so they can't be pulled out easily.

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/Frazza01/Switch_02.jpg

Now that it's all done just install it into the car, Oh one quick note, if your remote is larger than the switch you will need to put the wires through the console hole before you solder the wires or you won't be able to fit it. I forgot so worst case you can take the top part off the switch so you can get it through (You will know what i mean when you do it)

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/Frazza01/Switch_03.jpg

[Omee]

Did you actually purchase the switch type or just the blank ? Nice mod ;)

[frazza]

Did you actually purchase the switch type or just the blank ? Nice mod ;)

The "R" is a blank but the Garage Door one is a pushbutton switch, well worth it and now it has that factory look. Plus i'm not always searching around for my remote :D

[stephen8512]

That looks awesome mate! Ive always wanted to do that to mine but I neither have a solder, nor do I know where it is I should solder. Wonder if there is anyone in syd that knows what to do with it? Haha I got as far as pulling my garage controller apart but looked at the chip board and thought "nope...dont know whats going on"

[frazza]

That looks awesome mate! Ive always wanted to do that to mine but I neither have a solder, nor do I know where it is I should solder. Wonder if there is anyone in syd that knows what to do with it? Haha I got as far as pulling my garage controller apart but looked at the chip board and thought "nope...dont know whats going on"

Yeah it is pretty simple, you just find the button that activates the door and remove the button and solder each of the wires to the two contact points. See on the first how to pic i got the arrow pointing to the spot where the button used to be, you can see the other 4 buttons still in place. All your really doing is taking the switch off the little board and soldering on the wires so you have a remote switch.

You could always send it to me and i'll do it for ya :D, but i'm sure someone down your way can do it.

[stephen8512]

Yeah it is pretty simple, you just find the button that activates the door and remove the button and solder each of the wires to the two contact points. See on the first how to pic i got the arrow pointing to the spot where the button used to be, you can see the other 4 buttons still in place. All your really doing is taking the switch off the little board and soldering on the wires so you have a remote switch.

You could always send it to me and i'll do it for ya :D, but i'm sure someone down your way can do it.

Hahah thanks for the offer frazza but didnt u say the wire needs to be through the hole first THEN soldered?

[frazza]

Hahah thanks for the offer frazza but didnt u say the wire needs to be through the hole first THEN soldered?

I found a way around that, just have to pull the switch apart, if you see the very first pick of the garage door switch it has a white part on the bottom, you can pull that apart and push the white bit up through the hole and them clip the 2 back together.

This is what i mean

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/Frazza01/Switch_04.jpg

[elisiX]

Garage door mod is awesome.

Would love to do this but I dont own my place so im not about to fuk about with the remote. lol

[frazza]

Garage door mod is awesome.

Would love to do this but I dont own my place so im not about to fuk about with the remote. lol

I bought a spare remote off eBay for $40 just in case i stuffed it up. Kept the new one and played with the old one. Oh and put a fresh battery in before you install it in the car, saves you having to pull it out later. :)

[degers]

Frazza this is a great mod. Some quick questions - where does the remote sit? Just it just dangle under the button in the void? I am also wondering if I can use the push button version to replace the sprintbooster controller?

[frazza]

Frazza this is a great mod. Some quick questions - where does the remote sit? Just it just dangle under the button in the void? I am also wondering if I can use the push button version to replace the sprintbooster controller?

Yeah just drop it down, plenty of space or i stuck it down with some double sided tape. A garage door remote is just a simple clasp, so as long as it closes the circuit and doesn't keep it closed it will work assuming the sprintbooster switch does the same. Having said that i'm pretty sure the Carstyle4you (http://carstyle4you.com/index.php?cPath=16_22_33_47) guys have both "Pushbutton" and "Switch" type. The garage door mod uses the Pushbutton type.

[degers]

Yeah just drop it down, plenty of space or i stuck it down with some double sided tape. A garage door remote is just a simple clasp, so as long as it closes the circuit and doesn't keep it closed it will work assuming the sprintbooster switch does the same. Having said that i'm pretty sure the Carstyle4you (http://carstyle4you.com/index.php?cPath=16_22_33_47) guys have both "Pushbutton" and "Switch" type. The garage door mod uses the Pushbutton type.

Thanks mate - I'm pretty sure you're right since it seems that the sprintbooster button just moves you from one mode to the next in sequence - pretty much a button push.

Seems I'll go for 2 "pushbutton" type switches then...

[onpole01]

Frazza you're a champ! what a cool mod. When I get a house with an electric garage I'm gonna pm you lol

[frazza]

Frazza you're a champ! what a cool mod. When I get a house with an electric garage I'm gonna pm you lol

You should get a house just so you can do the mod, :D LOL!!

[onpole01]

You should get a house just so you can do the mod, :D LOL!!

haha yes that's what my wife keeps telling me, not the mod though, the house lol

[frazza]

Could one of the mods change this thread title to "Carstyle4you Switch arrived:D - Garage Door Mod" so it's easier to search/find :)

[Jig]

Could one of the mods change this thread title to "Carstyle4you Switch arrived:D - Garage Door Mod" so it's easier to search/find :)

Done!

[frazza]

Sweeeeet, thanks Jig :D

[degers]

Frazza - just installed mine (I'll post some pics on my build thread to showcase my delicate soldering skills!). Thanks for the info on how to do this, it works a treat.

[GTI155TSI]

This is soo cool!!

I'm going to be doing the same now that I know how easy it is. All I got to do now is find an aftermarket B&D Roller door remote off ebay that will fit. At the moment its the size of a black of soap lol.

Thanks for the tips Chris :)

[GTI155TSI]

So happy today, my package from Carstyle4you (http://carstyle4you.com/index.php) has just arrived. Thanks to Stephen's (stephen8512) thread i saw the link to these guys so i ordered an "R" blank and a garage door switch. I'll take some pics when i fit them so we can have a little DIY :D

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/Frazza01/Carstyle4you_1600.jpg

Chris,

Can you please confirm that this mod is actually the 'pushbutton' rather than the 'switch' as per the website?

Simon

[degers]

Chris,

Can you please confirm that this mod is actually the 'pushbutton' rather than the 'switch' as per the website?

Simon

I went with the push-button (just like your actual remote is a button NOT a switch) and it works really well. Getting the relay in place (in the car) is the only tricky bit, but if you take your time it's no problem. The installation instructions at Carstyle4you are in German but google translate does the trick and the translation actually makes sense. lol !!!

[swalee]

That 'R' button could be used with the sprint booster, just have to have a look at the pushbutton wiring on the SB. wouldn't that be a great mod.

[degers]

That 'R' button could be used with the sprint booster, just have to have a look at the pushbutton wiring on the SB. wouldn't that be a great mod.

Hey Jason I looked into doing this also - and was very keen to do it for a while, but then backed away from it for a couple of reasons.... 1) I couldn't work out how you would know what mode you were in on the Sprintbooster (the controller gives you the colours) - I figured you could get carstyle4you to do up a button like the ACC which has 3 modes - but still not easy to know which is which 2) I figured having a button right at the DSG shift would be too tempting for someone to press while I was driving (better off under the dash next to the vagcom port where it is now). If you do get this working please post it up ...... I would love to see this in action :)

[swalee]

Chris I will wait till I get my SB, then I'll pop into jaycar to see if they have a switch with the same setup as the switch setup on the SB. I might as well send a email to carstyle as well as see what they can do. Keep you posted

[Prodigy]

Wow Chris, yet another cool DIY, certainly something i'm going to consider doing.

[frazza]

Nice work guys, i'm glad it's all working out for you. And yes it's a pushbutton :)

[Omee]

I already stuffed up one remote doing this was really difficult removing the buttons and my solder wouldn't stick to the Pcb ? Any ideas or help would be great ...

[frazza]

Make sure your soldering iron has been on for a while before you start and get solder the has flux in it already, sometimes if you add solder to the already soldered button they can be removed more easily. Or if the button solder points are easy to get to you can leave the button in place and solder the wires on either side.

Hope that helps :)

[Omee]

Thanks Frazza... I will give it a try again .

[frazza]

Another happy customer :), http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?3833-My-Silver-R-finally%21/page8

Nice work Chris, now you will have to do it for all the Perth guys :D haha

[degers]

Another happy customer :), http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?3833-My-Silver-R-finally%21/page8

Nice work Chris, now you will have to do it for all the Perth guys :D haha

Starting to look that way :) I'm actually happy to help out with this one - easy enough when you've done it ... but a bit daunting if you haven't

[Eskimo]

What a handy little mod, thanks for this. I've ordered the switch :)

[GregoInc]

These switches are excellent... and despite my wife rolling her eyes when I told her, I'm going to order some soon... perhaps I need the switch that enables the passenger ejection seat... hmmm

[frazza]

These switches are excellent... and despite my wife rolling her eyes when I told her, I'm going to order some soon... perhaps I need the switch that enables the passenger ejection seat... hmmm

As long as you got the optional Sunroof i'm sure we can make it work, LOL :D

[GregoInc]

As long as you got the optional Sunroof i'm sure we can make it work, LOL :D

Ordered the switches today (R logo and garage opener), so cant wait for them to arrive. Stayed clear of the ejection button as that joke didn't go down too well with the wife. LOL

[frazza]

Ordered the switches today (R logo and garage opener), so cant wait for them to arrive. Stayed clear of the ejection button as that joke didn't go down too well with the wife. LOL

I bet, i wouldn't be game to try it on, LOL!!

[GregoInc]

Hey, can anyone who purchased some switches tell me roughly how long it took to arrive? Thanks :-)

[Prodigy]

Hey, can anyone who purchased some switches tell me roughly how long it took to arrive? Thanks :-)

I know they were out of stock when i ordered mine a few weeks ago. I sent an email chasing it up on Wed's and apparently it was being posted last Friday, all going well i assume it will take approx a week.

[GregoInc]

all going well i assume it will take approx a week.

Thanks... I'll give 'em a few more days then send a follow-up email.

[frazza]

Yeah mine did take a little longer than i thought it should, almost 2 weeks, the day i sent them an email to see find out a tracking number or something it turned up that afternoon :)

[swalee]

same here ordered a few weeks ago, due to ship Sunday? ( musn't be religious )

[stephen8512]

i just realised, the first 5 posts on this page all have a RB golf R on the avatar . hahaha!

[Prodigy]

i just realised, the first 5 posts on this page all have a RB golf R on the avatar . hahaha!

There is a good reason for that Stephen...it's the best colour. >D

[frazza]

i just realised, the first 5 posts on this page all have a RB golf R on the avatar . hahaha!


YEAH BABY!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[GregoInc]

it's the best colour. >D

Is there any other colour... LOL

[mrplow]

Am also waiting for these to arrive. Can't wait to get them in and working.

Has anyone in Sydney done this? Might need a slight hand.

[GregoInc]

Might need a slight hand.

Ditto here... I'm trying to work out how you open up the console to install the switches? Any info or photos showing the process greatly appreciated.

[frazza]

Have a look at this Installation Guide_VW (http://www.carstyle4you.com/pdf/Montageanleitung_VW.pdf) It's in german but you will get the idea from the pictures :)

[mrplow]

Mine switched finally arrived today in what is easily the worlds smallest parcel.

God only knows the mess I'm going to make installing these. Nobody in Sydney installed these?

[GregoInc]

Mine switched finally arrived today

Just out of curiosity, how long did it take for your (tiny) parcel to arrive? I've been waiting over 2 weeks for mine and still no sign of them.

[mrplow]

I placed my order on the 23rd June and got them last night. So 13 days including weekends.

Guessing yours should arrive anyday now.

[mk5]

i still havent recieved mine!!! argg ive been waiting since, the 9th of june Fucking taking there time alright

[Prodigy]

I'm waiting still also, fingers crossed it will be here sometime this week.

[GregoInc]

I'm waiting still also

Hmmm, starting to see a trend here... multiple people waiting for delivery. Maybe we've done our money and the guys at Carstyle have spent it on sauerkraut and wiener schnitzel.. LOL

[mrplow]

Guys, I have complied an English pdf of the installing document.

If anyone wants it - post your email and will flick it too you.

[GregoInc]

Mine arrived today!!

[mrplow]

Do you guys know if its possible to piggy back 2 switches? I brought both the R switch (as a blank) and the garage switch - hoping now I can get them both lighting up.

[frazza]

Do you guys know if its possible to piggy back 2 switches? I brought both the R switch (as a blank) and the garage switch - hoping now I can get them both lighting up.

You mean just for the light?, then yes, not problems at all. I have done the same, i have an "R" blank with light and the garage door switch with light and piggy back them together :D

[mrplow]

Sweet thank, Im guessing that little black square with pins on the end is the plug you plug in right? Sorry - electrical is not my strong point.

[Inlimbo]

Will these fit a MkV?? The Mk6s have 5 buttons whereas the MkVs have only 4 in the factory location, so just wondering whether the actual buttons themselves are different in size...?

[Prodigy]

Guys, I have complied an English pdf of the installing document.

If anyone wants it - post your email and will flick it too you.

Sent you a PM regarding the pdf.


Switch still hasn't bloody arrived!!! Did it come just via the posty or via parcel post van?

[mrplow]

I had to go pick mine up at the PO as nobody was home.

[mk5]

Darren dont worry ive been waiting a month your not alone

[swalee]

Received mine Thursday after a month wait. installed last night, with the sprint booster connected to the R button and the garage button setup like frazzas. Looks quite good.

[mk5]

Also recieved mine friday old lady just never told me she signed for something

[mrplow]

Okay finally managed to get it working.

Fingers are all fucked up now, but worth it. Couldnt find a place to stick the remote, left it just sitting there - hope it's ok like that.

[Eskimo]

great to hear you got it working, i was just installing it myself and it looks like the black connector from the switch goes into the esp, then the esp piggy backs behind it
you're right it is a bit tight there.

[degers]

Okay finally managed to get it working.

Fingers are all fucked up now, but worth it. Couldnt find a place to stick the remote, left it just sitting there - hope it's ok like that.

good to hear you got it going

[Eskimo]

I bought a GTI and Garage push button, both are installed and its working well. Thanks guys for the info on this little mod, its very useful. I used to always fumble for the garage remote. :)

[Prodigy]

It's Arrived!!! Haven't had a chance to open the box as yet but finally it's here.

Keen to meet up with the Perth guys for an installation day..

[mk5]

I attempted it but failed!! will try sorting it out this weekend with you daz

[dopey]

WOW I really like the idea of the garage door opening button!! I wonder if I can get a similar switch for one of the blank spots in my Passat... got me thinking now!

[GregoInc]

I attempted it but failed!!

I haven't had a chance nor courage to give it a go... anyone else in Melbourne town had a go?

[mrplow]

Guys, I was completly feeling the same when I ordered these. Its actually very simple. The hardest part I found is dealing with the tight space.

[degers]

I attempted it but failed!! will try sorting it out this weekend with you daz

Kristian - we'll get it sorted this weekend for sure... I'm pretty certain it's a small issue - on the bright side the "R" blank looks good :)

Darren - quick weekend GTG at Kristian's place?

[mk5]

yeah im easy ive got a massive garage so all is good, my car should be slammed aswell chris :)

[degers]

yeah im easy ive got a massive garage so all is good, my car should be slammed aswell chris :)

Yeah!! Looking forward to seeing some slammage on your beast.

[mk5]

Hopefully some carbon love aswell

[Prodigy]

Kristian - we'll get it sorted this weekend for sure... I'm pretty certain it's a small issue - on the bright side the "R" blank looks good :)

Darren - quick weekend GTG at Kristian's place?

Yeah i should be good for this weekend but would have to be in the afternoon if that's ok as i'm working in the mornings.

edit - just checked the calendar, i can only do it Saturday arvo if you guys are free?

[GregoInc]

Guys, I was completly feeling the same when I ordered these. Its actually very simple. The hardest part I found is dealing with the tight space.

Photos please...

[frazza]

Good to see everyone helping each other, it really is quite simple once you know what you are doing. Thanks for helping out guys :D

I didn't realize my little DIY would take off as much as it has ;)

[Rob32R]

I've ordered one for my R32.

[mk5]

you havent got an R32!!

[degers]

Yeah i should be good for this weekend but would have to be in the afternoon if that's ok as i'm working in the mornings.

edit - just checked the calendar, i can only do it Saturday arvo if you guys are free?

Yeah I'm ok for Saturday arvo

[mk5]

Yeah i should be easy ill confirm with you both friday if the garage will be available :) if not darren you happy to assist with some shelter ?

[degers]

Good to see everyone helping each other, it really is quite simple once you know what you are doing. Thanks for helping out guys :D

I didn't realize my little DIY would take off as much as it has ;)

Chris - genius little mod this. When I first saw the carstyle for you switches I was like.. "great look but totally useless" - but this is soooooo bloody useful. Even my wife - who was ripping me about doing this while I was installing it in my car - is now asking if there is something like this for her car.. now there's a turnaround for the books!! (and Kristian was my witness)

[degers]

Yeah i should be easy ill confirm with you both friday if the garage will be available :) if not darren you happy to assist with some shelter ?

Hey Kristian - worst case we can do it at my place but I really need to first check the operation of the remote on your garage door FIRST to make sure that is working properly..

[mk5]

okidoki you can come around during the week first if you want ?

[degers]

perhaps Thurs or Fri - I'll ring you

[Eskimo]

here's a few pics of my install, cheers

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff465/eskimogti/photo1.jpghttp://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff465/eskimogti/photo3.jpghttp://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff465/eskimogti/photo2.jpg

[GregoInc]

here's a few pics of my install

Hey Eskimo thanks for the pics... how did you remove the gear shift surround? I've heard it's best to use a plastic card (i.e. like a credit card) and push it down the gap between the two plastic assemblies... as using a screwdriver you run the risk of 'brusing' the plastic.

I beleive the gear shift surrounds are all pretty similar, in that they all have the two clip points at the front next to the switch assembly. I have an R so if anyone with an R knows different please let me know.

[mrplow]

Hey Eskimo thanks for the pics... how did you remove the gear shift surround? I've heard it's best to use a plastic card (i.e. like a credit card) and push it down the gap between the two plastic assemblies... as using a screwdriver you run the risk of 'brusing' the plastic.

I beleive the gear shift surrounds are all pretty similar, in that they all have the two clip points at the front next to the switch assembly. I have an R so if anyone with an R knows different please let me know.

Mate I just used my fingers, didn't want to scratch my plastic with tools. It doesn't take a lot to unclip it. Just apply pressure towards the shifter then lift up.

[Eskimo]

I used a thin membership card, dont use a bank or credit card its too thick, use a thin membership card, slot it into the gap, push down and gear cover will easily pop out.
this way you dont end up scratching anything. or use mrplow's method but you'll get sore fingers :)

[frazza]

Chris - genius little mod this. When I first saw the carstyle for you switches I was like.. "great look but totally useless" - but this is soooooo bloody useful. Even my wife - who was ripping me about doing this while I was installing it in my car - is now asking if there is something like this for her car.. now there's a turnaround for the books!! (and Kristian was my witness)

Haha, thats gold, you can always put one in her car. I have done this with the last 2 cars i have owned, on my EVO X MR i just used a light switch i got from the wreckers, didn't look as good as the Carstyle4you install but still very functional.

What car has she got?

[degers]

Haha, thats gold, you can always put one in her car. I have done this with the last 2 cars i have owned, on my EVO X MR i just used a light switch i got from the wreckers, didn't look as good as the Carstyle4you install but still very functional.

What car has she got?

She's got a C Class merc - a C220 estate. Great family truck but slooooooow. She likes it though. I might do a bit of research on if they make blanks that might fit the interior

[Prodigy]

Are we still on for tomorrow arvo guys?

[mk5]

Yes Yes :) will call you tonight daz

[Prodigy]

Yes Yes :) will call you tonight daz

No Probs, DAL344 may also come along as he needs a hand fitting his.

[Prodigy]

Switch is all fitted an working. Big thanks to Chris (degers) for the install.

[degers]

Switch is all fitted an working. Big thanks to Chris (degers) for the install.

No probs mate - as you saw it's super easy (once you've done it once..). Glad to hear its working well.

[mk5]

+1 mines working mint now aswell

[dmbbilly41]

Hey everyone. New to this forum and came across this thread. I too purchased a switch from carstyle4you to use as an on/off switch for my aftermarket head unit. Anyone I cannot seem to get this to work. The relay that was sent with the button has 6 pins. Pin 1 is the output relay and pin 2 is the input relay. I don't know what connections go here. Can anyone help. In pins 3 through 6 I have constant 12V, Ground, LED signal, Signal Ground attached respectively. But I am not sure what Pins 1 and 2 should be. Can anyone help. Thanks!!!

[thedoble]

Haha, thats a wicked mod!

Reminds me of the BMW's M' button .. except with a slightly different result, lol

[Daneel]

Sorry for re-digging this thread, but for anyone in Sydney that needs a hand with the install/soldering, I'm happy to help out. I've done plenty of electronics hacking in my life :P

Also, just to reclarify, for anyone buying one of these switches to perform the garage-door mod, you should buy the pushbutton-style button.


For extra style, run a cap (for filtering) and a resistor (to drop to 1.5v) and power the door remote from the 12v line in the car to avoid the battery ever running out!

[rayray086]

I wanna hook-up an air horn to a CarStyle button :D:D:D

[Hayman002]

sorry to bring up this thread again, especially as I drive an EOS and not a Golf......!!!!

wondering if there is anyone in Perth willing to offer assistance hooking up the garage button...once it arrives....??...

question also...is it possible to fit 2 buttons (2 doors) to the one remote, obviously a multiple remote....??

and what is the operating distanece like having the control 'buried' in the console..?

thanks guys..... :-)

Dave

[Daneel]

Hi Hayman, welcome.

There shoudn't be a problem linking up a multi-remote, provided there are two separate buttons on the remote (or indeed, two separate remotes). As for operating range, nothing like the present to simply hold the remote just in front of the gear lever, near the pop-up tray, and see for yourself. Hopefully you should be fine over 10-15 metres, or whatever range you require. If you're coming up very short, or not at all, then perhaps it's time for a new/better remote?

Happy to guide you long distance, but if you have trouble with the electricals you'll need to find someone over in Perth able to help.

Hope everything goes well!

[Hayman002]

thanks for that Daneel....I tried that tonight, distance halved...maybe a different/better remote would help....

[Hayman002]

well remote sorted, switches on the way....think that was the easy part...lol...

[Lucas_R]

Can any electrical gurus assist with this...

I have received my CarStyle4You garage button - but when i dismantled my garage door remote, there doesnt seem to be a "button" as such to tap into? Instead there is simply a conductive area on the electrical board. Im lost as to how i can rig this up to work with the CarStyle4You button.

The garage door is a Merlin (popular decent brand) and i have 3 identical Merlin branded remotes. Below is a picture of the electrical board and the rubber button pad that usually rests on top of the board inside the remote housing.

Front view:
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/850/frontol.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/40/frontol.jpg/)

Rear view: (battery is removed for photo)
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/8964/backknm.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/31/backknm.jpg/)

[stephen8512]

this is EXACTLY the problem I have with mine, which is why I havent yet installed it. I have the exact same garage door button from Merlin. IT seems like that the power is activated when you press down on the green button and onto the chip. THe back of the green button has a magnet or something (as you can see in the 2nd picture) which activates it.

Any help would be appreciated

[Lucas_R]

Exactly - if i cant get it to work then ill soon have my button for sale in "as new" condition. As mentioned previously - any electrical gurus who can shed some light on this?



this is EXACTLY the problem I have with mine, which is why I havent yet installed it. I have the exact same garage door button from Merlin. IT seems like that the power is activated when you press down on the green button and onto the chip. THe back of the green button has a magnet or something (as you can see in the 2nd picture) which activates it.

Any help would be appreciated

[Seph]

I would assume the wires from your switch would have to go onto one side of the "maze" like copper conduit, and the other, well, onto the other "side" of the maze to complete the circuit.

Which button do you usually hit?

[stephen8512]

normally the big one, not the smaller one on the bottom

[GregoInc]

Guys,

I recently modified a Merlin remote (green round thingy) and successfully wired it to car power (12 volt) and the Carstyle garage button. I've been meaning to upload photos I took which I beleive can help resolve the issues you raise, so I will try and do that tonight. In the mean time PM me and I'll give out my mobile number so I can give advice over the phone if that would help.

Thanks, Mark

[Daneel]

Guys with merlin remotes: you'll have to carefully solder the wires to each side of the 'maze'.. Stephen, I can give you a hand with it if you like - fairly easy to do if you know what you're doing. Lucas, are you in Sydney? Can't tell from your profile, but if you'd like some help with it I can give you a hand :) otherwise yep, just solder a wire to each half of the gold maze..

The black pad is a conductive rubber which closes contact between both halves of the 'maze', effectively acting in the same way as the new pushbutton you're about to connect.

Help over the phone from gregoinc/myself is available too, so don't be a stranger! PM me for my mobile, or I can help via Skype or in person..

We won't bite :) haha

[Hayman002]

hope you guys would still be willing to help once my switches arrive....lol....my remote is totally different to the Merlin....and I am hoping to wire up 2x switches....

Mark....you say you wired yours up to 12v...?...so therefore no battery in the remote...?.....sounds pretty dam clever to me...!!!!

[GregoInc]

Folks,

As promised... here's a collection of photos and tips I hope will help those of you that are as technically challeneged as me when it comes to modifying your garage remote to use the Carstyle switch... LOL

Ok, to start with there's nothing very different between various remotes... they all pretty much do the same thing, only some use a switch to activate and others use buttons etc. My first picture is my Merlin remote all pulled apart:-

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6201/6126255591_ce47aa6154.jpg

Here's a picture of the Merlin remote circuit board with the battery connectors clearly visible:-

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6126806700_30b0ce564c.jpg

And a picture of the button side of the remote with the button pads clearly visible:-

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6199/6126261249_544c874f20.jpg

The Merlin remote has 2 x 3 volt batteries which means the remote runs off 6 volts. So this next picture is a circuit diagram of the modifications I am going to make to the remote to enable it to run directly off 12 volts i.e. no need to change batteries:-

http://www.studebaker-info.org/tech/6-12V/Image5.jpg

The circuit looks complicated but it's not really... and is very simple. The only thing to remember is to ensure the capacitors are the correct polarity i.e. TAKE NOTE OF THE + SYMBOL, and ensure you use the correct pins on the 7806 regulator... see this picture:-

http://www.studebaker-info.org/tech/6-12V/Image4.jpg

Next picture is the Merlin remote with the 7806 regulator attached. In a nutshell, I identified where the battery connections were on the remote and simply soldered the 6 volt out of regulator to that location and soldered the common pin of the regulator to the MINUS pin on the Merlin remote.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6126811884_d39e6bdf1e.jpg

You'll note the wires on the left are the 12 volt in power feed, and the wires on the right are the wires I am going to connect to the garage switch which will be mounted in the console. See the photo below to see how I connected the switch wires to the remote:-

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6126266623_970c73dfd4.jpg

The last photo, I mounted the modified Merlin remote into a small case I purchased from Jaycar along with the 7806 and capacitors. I mounted the Merlin remote inside the case with double sided tape so it wouldn't move, and of course the case would ensure the remote wouldn't short circuit against the car wiring:-

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6186/6126819516_e5e3e6d157.jpg

Parts you will need:-

1ea. 7806, (radio shack # RSU 1392008) $1.49ea.
2ea. 1uF 35v tantalum capacitor (272-1434) $0.59ea.
1ea small case to securely mount the modified remote
Suitable small guage wire to hook-up to power and switch

Tools you will need:-

Soldering iron and solder
Multi-meter to test DC voltage
Wire cutters

If anyone needs any advice on how to do this mod please send me a PM as I am happy to help. And I'm no electronics super star, so if I can do it anyone can. NOTE: If your remote uses a voltage other than 6 volts, you can purchase regulators that do different voltages.

[sveten]

Hi Guys,

I'm a long time lurker, first time poster.

I was excited when my Carstyle4you switch arrived today. I was even more excited when I saw gregonic's post this evening! (I have the same Merlin remote)

If I could thumbs up your post some how, I would.

One thing before I tackle this mod - you mention:


I am going to make to the remote to enable it to run directly off 12 volts i.e. no need to change batteries:-


Could you please shed some light as to how you would power the remote using the car's power?

[GregoInc]

Could you please shed some light as to how you would power the remote using the car's power?

Hi Steve, you can tap the power feed from the 12 volt socket in the console, either using a crimp connector or double plug connector. DO NOT solder... :-)

[Lucas_R]

Great - thanks for the tip off. I'll have another go this afternoon.

And im in Newcastle (just updated profile) - but thanks for the offer to help.



Guys with merlin remotes: you'll have to carefully solder the wires to each side of the 'maze'.. Stephen, I can give you a hand with it if you like - fairly easy to do if you know what you're doing. Lucas, are you in Sydney? Can't tell from your profile, but if you'd like some help with it I can give you a hand :) otherwise yep, just solder a wire to each half of the gold maze..

The black pad is a conductive rubber which closes contact between both halves of the 'maze', effectively acting in the same way as the new pushbutton you're about to connect.

Help over the phone from gregoinc/myself is available too, so don't be a stranger! PM me for my mobile, or I can help via Skype or in person..

We won't bite :) haha

[Lucas_R]

Thanks so much for the instructions. Much appreciated. I know what ill be doing after work today.....



Folks,

As promised... here's a collection of photos and tips I hope will help those of you that are as technically challeneged as me when it comes to modifying your garage remote to use the Carstyle switch... LOL

Ok, to start with there's nothing very different between various remotes... they all pretty much do the same thing, only some use a switch to activate and others use buttons etc. My first picture is my Merlin remote all pulled apart:

[sveten]

Hi Steve, you can tap the power feed from the 12 volt socket in the console, either using a crimp connector or double plug connector. DO NOT solder... :-)

Thanks gregonic! I did some hunting around and I think you're referring to something similar to a "Scotchlok"... I think I'll do the solding to the maze first (so I can at least run the remote using batteries), then possibly try tapping the 12v socket power supply/harness if I'm brave enough.

Never the less your instructions have been great (both gregonic and Daneel) - looks like it has helped a few of us already :)

[Hayman002]

brilliant Mark....thanks for the posts.....not sure I understand it all yet......but willing to try....once the dam switches arrive....!!!!!

[Lucas_R]

Got mine working tonight (Merlin remote). Works a treat. Thanks to "gregoink" and "Daneel" for their help.

[Cargleaam]

This was the first thread I've read on the first night I've visited this forum and I've gotta say... what a cool mod!
All I need now is a Golf and a garage door :D
The first bit will happen when the Mrs car gets sold and the second is sitting on the ground awaiting installation.


O.K I'm off to a great start. I've spelt my own user name wrong. Too many a's ....... Help please mods. It's Cargleam:redface:

[stephen8512]

Got mine working tonight (Merlin remote). Works a treat. Thanks to "gregoink" and "Daneel" for their help.

great work mate! are u running the battery inside the remote or did u hook it up so that you get the power to the remote from the car?

[Lucas_R]

I used a new battery. I only drive the car once or twice a week so couldnt justify wiring into the 12v supply. I'll just keep a spare battery in the glovebox incase its ever needed.


great work mate! are u running the battery inside the remote or did u hook it up so that you get the power to the remote from the car?

[andrew]

My Garage Door Switch arrived today! Now I just wish my car would turn up... It's in customs neverland at the moment!

[Daneel]

Lucas: How easy was it to open up the centre console? From what I've read you just need to pull the shroud around the gear lever away from the console at the front - supposed to be fairly easy. Is this how you did it?

[Lucas_R]

Thats exactly right - just pull the plastic frame/border that the gear boot joins to and it comes out. Then you have 2x torx (T20 size i think) screws that hold the ashtray section down - undo these to lift this section up so you have better access to the buttons.


Lucas: How easy was it to open up the centre console? From what I've read you just need to pull the shroud around the gear lever away from the console at the front - supposed to be fairly easy. Is this how you did it?

[Daneel]

Awesome, thanks. Glad to know about the Torx screws, I'll be sure to bring my Torx stuff along to any get-togethers :)

[M4RK0]

LOL! it looks great!!

[Hayman002]

fitted my 2 today.....much easier once you get started, hooked up 2 switches to the one remote.....still using the remote battery, not quite game enough to tackle hooking up to car 12v.

thanks everyone for their hints, tips etc...

cheers.... Dave

[Daneel]

The funny thing is, it's actually technically quite easy to create a system that could release spikes onto the road to match the other fun buttons.. Oh so temping *evilgrin*

[Hayman002]

lol....possibilities are endless.....!!!

thanks for the tips guys, made it all fairly 'painless', happy with the end result, apart from 1 screw lost in the "abyss" somewhere.....and it's bound to rattle or something for sure...!!!

not sure how to add pics here, so a link...

http://www.vweosclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4719

[MiLos]

when you write a reply hit the 'insert image' icon and paste the url of your uploaded image. need to be a member of vweos to see the pics on there hehe! im planing this mod in the not so distant future, great thread and feedback guys!

[Hayman002]

oops....try this maybe... http://s1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd427/Hayman0023/

[Daneel]

I did a garage door button + blank panel for Mike from the VW Watercooled forums today. All went smoothly up until plugging it back in, where I managed to put the plug in shifted one set of pins to the side and got the magic blue smoke!

Trip to Jaycar for parts, some repair work and a bit of time later - all fixed again :)

Learnt a fair bit about doing the mod - should be a piece of cake to do for anyone who's interested, it's such a walk in the park! Just be careful plugging everything back in! >.<

As I've said before, happy to help anyone - even more so now that I know exactly what's involved. Looked fantastic at the end! :D

[dizzy_7]

Thanks Miles.

You are a legend or getting up hungover and helping out.

[MiLos]

oops....try this maybe... http://s1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd427/Hayman0023/

damn the Eos have different colour plastics hehe!

[Daneel]

Thanks Miles.

You are a legend or getting up hungover and helping out.

No troubles :P heh, yeah, sorry for being a bit groggy.. Hope the button is working ok after the fix we did :)

[rayray086]

Hey guys, I haven't read through the whole thread, but has anyone tried to ask for custom designs to be made on some of these buttons? I'm not thinking of intricate patterns and what not, just simple icons like e.g. an arrow:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a3/Down_arrow.svg/120px-Down_arrow.svg.png

I should email the guy but I'm not ready to buy yet, so don't wanna waste his time.

[Daneel]

I don't think anyone's asked yet, but because they're just laser-etched I don't see it being a huge cost to do. You might need to pay for the admin charge at the laser cutters (for 'conversion', yeah right). If you need vector artwork done I can do that for you, piece of cake.

I might be interested in doing one myself to pop the boot from inside the car.. Let me know if you do ask and get an answer :)

[rayray086]

I don't think anyone's asked yet, but because they're just laser-etched I don't see it being a huge cost to do. You might need to pay for the admin charge at the laser cutters (for 'conversion', yeah right). If you need vector artwork done I can do that for you, piece of cake.

I might be interested in doing one myself to pop the boot from inside the car.. Let me know if you do ask and get an answer :)

Will do, cheers Miles!

[Cruzer]

hi guys - quick question... how long did you have to wait for your garage push buttons to arrive?

I ordered mine 15 September - just worried it might not arrive in time for the social meet in October...

[ikprojekt]

They should have one with vwgolf.net.au you press it and through the rns510 goes onto the internet and you can have a look at the forum at the same time. ;p

[Hayman002]

I thing they can do most requests.....I asked for a GPS button, so I can hardwire my Garmin, took just over a week to arrive...

Hey guys, I haven't read through the whole thread, but has anyone tried to ask for custom designs to be made on some of these buttons? I'm not thinking of intricate patterns and what not, just simple icons like e.g. an arrow:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a3/Down_arrow.svg/120px-Down_arrow.svg.png

I should email the guy but I'm not ready to buy yet, so don't wanna waste his time.

[Lucas_R]

Mine took about 6 weeks from when i ordered them to when they arrived. It took 1 week to process the order/payment, then another week before i got confirmation saying they had been posted, then around 4 weeks in transit. Slow process.


hi guys - quick question... how long did you have to wait for your garage push buttons to arrive?

I ordered mine 15 September - just worried it might not arrive in time for the social meet in October...

[Cruzer]

Actually just got mine delivered to me an hour ago, exactly 10 working days! Maybe i just got lucky or service has definatley picked up...

[GregoInc]

Actually just got mine delivered to me an hour ago, exactly 10 working days! Maybe i just got lucky or service has definatley picked up...

You probably got lucky... :-)

[group 3]

Mine took around two weeks to arrive, fitted in 30 minutes including the soldering... you'd be mad not to do it!

[Nabsta]

Yee haa. Just ordered my garage door button. I have a degree in electrical and electronic engineering (this was in 1989 I might add) so I should be able to do this one. Last time I ordered a Merlin on-line but does anyone know if Jaycar or other sell in a good, old-fashioned shop? Maybe I'll just go take a butchers given I have to go get the capacitors, box, meter and soldering gear...

Thanks a bunch to Gregoinc (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/member.php?2406-GregoInc) for the awesome instructions which are here (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?4216-Carstyle4you-Switch-has-arrived-Garage-Door-Mod&p=124144&viewfull=1#post124144) if you can't find things.... Copied, PDFed and secreted in my special folder... ;). If you want it in PDF form them PM me...

[frazza]

It's a shame they don't make switch for other model cars, be nice to do this for my wifes Astra SRI-T

[M4RK0]

This is an awesome mod, simple and nice!!

[Cruzer]

Yee haa. Just ordered my garage door button. I have a degree in electrical and electronic engineering (this was in 1989 I might add) so I should be able to do this one. Last time I ordered a Merlin on-line but does anyone know if Jaycar or other sell in a good, old-fashioned shop? Maybe I'll just go take a butchers given I have to go get the capacitors, box, meter and soldering gear...

Thanks a bunch to Gregoinc (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/member.php?2406-GregoInc) for the awesome instructions which are here (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?4216-Carstyle4you-Switch-has-arrived-Garage-Door-Mod&p=124144&viewfull=1#post124144) if you can't find things.... Copied, PDFed and secreted in my special folder... ;). If you want it in PDF form them PM me...

you can get Merlin garage remotes at Bunnings :)

[Tarmac]

It's a shame they don't make switch for other model cars, be nice to do this for my wifes Astra SRI-T

Couldnt you just wire up your own push button?

[frazza]

Couldnt you just wire up your own push button?

Yeah, on my EVO i use a factory light switch, just be nice to have the little garage door symbol

[Daneel]

Blank button + mask + gloss white spray paint = custom button.

As before, happy to help with anyone wanting to go down this route.

[Nabsta]

So, whilst waiting for my button to arrive I decided to prepare the electronics as per Gregonic's instructions. However, discovered that the latest Merlin remotes are 3v, not 6v so the regulator that Gregoinc used is not suitable. Searching around and a trip to Jaycar revealed that there is no standard 3v regulator, only a variable one. Not to be put off I did some research.

Parts required:
1*LM317T Variable regulator -Jaycar ref ZV1615;
1*51 Ohm resistor - Jaycar ref RR0541;
1*36 Ohm resistor - Jaycar ref RR0537;
2*1UF capacitors - Jaycar ref RZ6627;
1*PCB - Jaycar ref HP9556;
Connector wire - Jaycar ref LF1306

The circuit I needed was based upon this http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/snvs774l/snvs774l.pdf
R2=51 Ohm resistor, R1=36 Ohm resistor.

Once I had assembled the PCB with the capacitors, resistors and the regulator, I connected it to the PCB for the remote. I used a couple of batteries to simulate my input voltage and touching the output wires = opening/closing garage door = working as designed. :D

If you need advice then let me know. Next stop, receive button (arrived today), install in the caR...

[Nabsta]

I'm wiring to the 12v supply, ideally from the "cigarette lighter", but I don't know which wire is which: help?

[Daneel]

Not sure if you figured it out yet, but there should be a white line on one of the cables, indicating the positive lead (should be a given piece of knowledge for you :)). Otherwise, any multimeter should be able to tell you which one is positive, no trouble (think you mentioned you have one)

Also, I believe you're technically not allowed to cut the power line to the lighter socket - I'd suggest some in-line crimps so you can split power off from the existing wires - just ask for "the little fold over crimps for joining wires to other wires part way along one of the wires".. that should sort you out :)

[Xciteu]

can anyone tell me if their "garage door" button looks faded compared to the other buttons on that panel. My first order of the garage button and the "R" symbol both looked a much lighter shade of black compared to the other buttons. So I thought I would order another set,they arrived yesterday and were the same!

[Lucas_R]

Yes - I have noticed this as well. The aftermarket buttons are a different colour to the original VW ones. Must be the paint (?) they use to colour the switches being a little different. In most instances you can't tell so I'm no longer really bothered by it.

I have the garage button and a blank R button and they are both the same slightly duller shade of black.


can anyone tell me if their "garage door" button looks faded compared to the other buttons on that panel. My first order of the garage button and the "R" symbol both looked a much lighter shade of black compared to the other buttons. So I thought I would order another set,they arrived yesterday and were the same!

[Hayman002]

unfortunately mine are the same, all depends on the light at the time, sometimes looks worse that others.....still am happy to live with that, love the switches. :cool:

[AlexL]

looking to get one of these.

so there's a push button option and a switch button.

what's the difference? o.O

[Daneel]

A push button is for momentary connection, whereas switch is on/off. If you're using it to turn lights on, go for the switch, however if you're looking to do a garage door button, go with the push button.

Hope that helps :)

[AlexL]

ah makes sense. Thanks Dan!

[Nabsta]

Not sure if you figured it out yet, but there should be a white line on one of the cables, indicating the positive lead (should be a given piece of knowledge for you :)). Otherwise, any multimeter should be able to tell you which one is positive, no trouble (think you mentioned you have one)

Also, I believe you're technically not allowed to cut the power line to the lighter socket - I'd suggest some in-line crimps so you can split power off from the existing wires - just ask for "the little fold over crimps for joining wires to other wires part way along one of the wires".. that should sort you out :)

Yeah, I figured it out with the multimeter, doh! It's installed and works a treat. I stripped the lighter wires and soldered the join and some electrical tape that doubles for handlebar tape for the pushy did the perfect cover-up trick. Only biatch-MF issue was getting a tiny bit of solder on the passenger seat so I have a small mark, probably unnoticeable to anyone else but I know it's there! :(

[GregoInc]

Guys... Be a massive help when you are doing your mods to take some photos and put them up here. As they say, picture says a thousand words... and beats the crap out of guessing :)

[xssiiv]

Ordered switches Jan 2, received today Jan 16, so all up 2 weeks

Installation is quite easy, hardest part was soldering the wire to remote switch, which is not hard at all

Colour is slightly off but well worth the mod, thanks for the pics and instructions people :)

[AlexL]

can you actually run the power from the car or it's the battery in the remote itself?

[Daneel]

Yep, you sure can power it from the car. Just need to know which battery the remote takes (and how many if there are more than one in there). That's so we can work out the voltage the remote needs to operate.

[AlexL]

Yep, you sure can power it from the car. Just need to know which battery the remote takes (and how many if there are more than one in there). That's so we can work out the voltage the remote needs to operate.

Ah sweet. I'll wait until I get extra remotes off the developer. I'll take a pic. I'll check back here soon

Edit : would I risk running out the battery though ? Or is it better if I just use the battery off the remote?

[Nabsta]

Ah sweet. I'll wait until I get extra remotes off the developer. I'll take a pic. I'll check back here soon

Edit : would I risk running out the battery though ? Or is it better if I just use the battery off the remote?

It's taking 3v and bugger all amps and only when you press it anyway. I have never replaced a battery on a remote so that's an indication of next to zip (car) battery drain.

[JohnHudson]

Yeah it is pretty simple, you just find the button that activates the door and remove the button and solder each of the wires to the two contact points. See on the first how to pic i got the arrow pointing to the spot where the button used to be, you can see the other 4 buttons still in place. All your really doing is taking the switch off the little board and soldering on the wires so you have a remote switch.

[kongzhai]

purchase this product, waiting for delivery and diy it.... thanks for great info here.

[kongzhai]

received my part, should i use the existing remote to solder it or buy a new one. if buy a new one how to program it? need advice...

[frazza]

It's best to buy a spare remote, as for programming, just look up the model of your garage door lifter on the net and i'm sure you will be able to find out how it's done. They are all different.

[kongzhai]

note bro... tks for advice.

[Boltor]

received my part, should i use the existing remote to solder it or buy a new one. if buy a new one how to program it? need advice...

How long did it take to arrive? I am 5 weeks and waiting...

[In Black]

Been waiting a few weeks too!

[millo]

Mine took 3-4 weeks from memory. This was about 6 months ago though...

When soldering to the remote. I soldered it to the back of the PCB board - leaving the original remote switch in place. Solder can easily be heated up and wires removed returning the remote to it's original condition (bar the small hole made to allow the wires to come out). No need to spend another $50 on another remote..

[In Black]

Been waiting a few weeks too!
Got mine last week!

[BlackVAG]

What an awesome mod! Been looking for something like this for a while. Just ordered garage door graphic push button in red, and also getting one for my electric gate - they had a graphic for that too when I emailed them!

[HaywireTig]

Pity they dont have one for the Tiguan. I would have LOVED one....

[BlackVAG]

Know what you mean mate, we've got a Tiggy and wanted the switches for that too!

[*thad*]

you can make the blanks into a switch, alas no logo though. if you know a good sign writer they could make you the sticker.
I know it not the same but it a start.

[BlackVAG]

you can make the blanks into a switch, alas no logo though. if you know a good sign writer they could make you the sticker.
I know it not the same but it a start.

Yeah I did consider that, but is for the missus' car and don't think she's that fussed so will focus on mine for now!:lol:

[*thad*]

lol, remember happy wife happy life!
I am going to do the wifes car so I'll so a DIY on how to make the switch IF i cant find the one that I am thinking of.

[*thad*]

Remebered where is saw that DIY for the switch.
http://www.my-gti.com/2367/adding-switches-to-the-blank-switch-covers-in-the-centre-console-of-the-volkswagen-golf-and-jetta

[BlackVAG]

My switches arrived yesterday from carstyle4you. I went with garage door opener icon and a custom gates one for the electric gate on my property. Can't wait to fit them, just need to get my butt up to bunnings to buy a soldering iron. Will post pics when done.

Thad u are so right happy wife does = happy life.......gift bought last night to balance the car purchase!! :lol:

[*thad*]

Please refert to my sig indicating how right i am........

Get some photos up once they are in

[BlackVAG]

Please refert to my sig indicating how right i am........

Get some photos up once they are in

Ha ha yeah will do mate. Didn't get onto it today as planned.....my 9 week old decided she was more important than the car! :rolleyes:

[BlackVAG]

So finally got around to installing my switches this weekend - thanks Frazza for sharing a great mod idea, and to the rest of you that have contributed to this thread. Really loving this mod, simple and classy solution to saying goodbye to the crappy remotes laying around in the coin holder!

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/1126/img1640xu.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/651/img1640xu.jpg/)

Couple of tips to those that try this mod in the future:

* If your transaction control button is like mine and located on the far left, don't try and connect the pins of the new switch to it's wiring underneath the base - when you push the trim back it ends up being too long and it catches on the side and pops the OEM button out! In my case it actually dislodged the metal clip of the OEM switch, and I had to spend the next 30 minutes painstakingly pushing it back in so as not to break it!

* If your remote is too big to slot through the switch hole opening there is an easy way of installing. Connect the remote up straight to the switch before installing the switch into your car - you can actually pull the cable from underneath the new switch and it will unplug, so that you can install the remote under the trim first and then pass the wire up through the switch opening, plug it back in the switch base and then push the new button in place. I think CarStyle4you might have changed the design as someone in the thread explained earlier on how to take the switch apart - you no longer have to do this.

[mattyeR20]

Hey Anthony, noticed you have a gate opening button too!

Does that work too? Man I should really start looking into doing this my keys are so fat with all the remotes

[frazza]

So finally got around to installing my switches this weekend - thanks Frazza for sharing a great mod idea, and to the rest of you that have contributed to this thread. Really loving this mod, simple and classy solution to saying goodbye to the crappy remotes laying around in the coin holder!

Great work Anthony, i love the gate switch, also thanks for passing on your tips ;)

[BlackVAG]

Hey Anthony, noticed you have a gate opening button too!

Does that work too? Man I should really start looking into doing this my keys are so fat with all the remotes

Yep sure do! They didn't have one on the site so I contacted them to make me a custom one, and they found my design as a past one they had supplied someone else! Stoked with the result, used to drive me nuts having remotes laying around in my car and the funny thing is the newly installed ones under the gearbox trim strangely work better than the original remotes pressed by hand in the car! Go figure! :eek:


Great work Anthony, i love the gate switch, also thanks for passing on your tips ;)

Cheers Chris, love it too.....such a cool mod and great your efforts allow the rest of us to enjoy too! Glad to add my tips - is nice ot contribute something back to the forum >D

[AlexL]

Hey guys,

Got this button for a good 7 months now just haven't done anything yet haha. So thought might be a good time to revisit this.

Questions

1. If I were to run the power from the car instead of the built in battery in the remote. how do I go about that?
2. For the LED to light up only when the head light is on which connection do I need to make?
3. How do I remove the whole bracket so that I can access the buttons from below on a MK5 R32?

sorry for the bombardment of questions. I'm a dumbo when it comes to electrical stuffs....

and thanks!

Alex

[BlackVAG]

Hey guys,

Got this button for a good 7 months now just haven't done anything yet haha. So thought might be a good time to revisit this.

Questions

1. If I were to run the power from the car instead of the built in battery in the remote. how do I go about that?
2. For the LED to light up only when the head light is on which connection do I need to make?
3. How do I remove the whole bracket so that I can access the buttons from below on a MK5 R32?

sorry for the bombardment of questions. I'm a dumbo when it comes to electrical stuffs....

and thanks!

Alex

Hi Alex,

1. I'm not great with electrics either but guessing that would be painful. The battery will last for ages if u replace with brand new one like Frazza said, so prob isn't worth the aggro
2. Pretty sure it does only light up then anyway? Wire just jacks off one of the existing switches wiring so replicates same lighting pattern
3. See this guide to remove trim, then exposes two torx screws, remove those then you can lift the trim upwards so you get complete access to the base of the switches http://www.oemplus.com/DIY/Mk5_Ashtray_Trim.pdf

[AlexL]

Hey mate,

1 & 2 - noted!
3. I love you so much now you have no idea.. (in a non gay way obviously)
haven't been able to find how to pop it up.

thanks heaps!

cheers
Alex

[Stephen]

I'm not great with electrics either but guessing that would be painful.http://www.aldg.info/qinping1.jpg

[flash-0889]

This has to be one of the best ideas yet! looks amazing and stays factory. I will be ordering mine very shortly and beginging the installation process. Im in sydney if anyone would be interested in lending a helping hand that would be much appriciated!

Also sorry if i have dug up an old thread, but i have only recently become aware of these awesome buttons. And maybe because im pretty new to the VW scene:D

[corona]

I installed a garage door and ejection seat button.
Had to piggyback off the Parking sensor button for both as going off the Traction control button wasn't possible (no room due to a duct on that side).
Anyway, they light up so getting power BUT the Parking button won't manually activate the parking sensors now. I tried multiple configurations just to see what was going on. P button won't work with 1 or 2 piggyback, Traction WILL work with only 1 piggyback but not 2 (even if they would fit when I closed the console-which is a negatory!).

So what have others done to get power for the light as well as ensuring the buttons work, or is there something I'm doing wrong??

Thanks...

[BlackVAG]

Sounds weird that button doesn't work, wondering if the double jacking is sucking too much power from the oem button? Is the traction control button one of the middle buttons (ie not an end one), if so you can move it to another location which might enable that little bit extra room you need......that may be obvious so if you've already thought of it sorry but that's the only options I can think of!

[corona]

Cheers BlackVAG. I thought it was probably a power issue as well. It is unfortunately an end button so I can't shift it (Traction Control). I can always activate the parking sensors by going into reverse then back to drive, that's my only option right now the way I have it installed. I thought of taking power from the cig lighter supply but I'd have to start hacking and wasn't that keen in case I created other issues.

I'll just wait and see if someone comes up with something, can live with the way it is for now.

[BlackVAG]

No worries mate. I have the same sort of set up but didn't experience the problem - had 3 buttons to choose from for jacking. The far left one doesn't work as not enough room, so assuming you must just have 2 buttons to choose from?

hope u get it sorted mate, good luck!

[saturation]

Bumping this as wondering if anyone has done this with a Gliderol remote ?

[frazza]

Bumping this as wondering if anyone has done this with a Gliderol remote ?

Jason it shouldn't matter what remote it is as you can solder this setup to any garage door remote

[GregoInc]

Jason it should matter what remote it is as you can solder this setup to any garage door remote

^what he said :D

[Nabsta]

Bumping this as wondering if anyone has done this with a Gliderol remote ?

As they said. The only thing that matters is getting the right voltage to it as I explained in my posts.

[GregoInc]

Garage: Kersher fenders, badgeless grille, BSH CC, ECS rotors F/R, NewSouth boost gauge, R8 Coils, LED Interior Bulbs

How slack :p

[Nabsta]

How slack :p

You're saying that to the man who has retrofitted RVC, DIYed RSB, garage door mod, P3, LED indicators, rear hatch pop kit, puddle/door warning lights, 50% single father and Ironman training schedule!

Go and lower your car you geriatric k3nt! :lol:

Excuse the troll but he started it! ;)

[GregoInc]

You're saying that to the man who has retrofitted RVC, DIYed RSB, garage door mod, P3, LED indicators, rear hatch pop kit, puddle/door warning lights, 50% single father and Ironman training schedule!

Go and lower your car you geriatric k3nt! :lol:

Excuse the troll but he started it! ;)

LOL ;)

[Gigitt]

I installed a garage door and ejection seat button.
Had to piggyback off the Parking sensor button for both as going off the Traction control button wasn't possible (no room due to a duct on that side).
Anyway, they light up so getting power BUT the Parking button won't manually activate the parking sensors now. I tried multiple configurations just to see what was going on. P button won't work with 1 or 2 piggyback, Traction WILL work with only 1 piggyback but not 2 (even if they would fit when I closed the console-which is a negatory!).

So what have others done to get power for the light as well as ensuring the buttons work, or is there something I'm doing wrong??

Thanks...

you may have the wires incorrectly piggy backing off the wrong pins. or shifted by 1 pin.

I modified and installed 2 garage door remotes at the last BLUM DYI day.
piggy backing off the traction IS possible but you have to be a bit forceful.
Another tip is to tape up the button connectors and piggyback cables. They do not click into pace and can vibrate loose.

[pomme]

Just hoping to get some help from this wealth of knowledge here.

I got a garage door from carstyle4you (push button) and seem to be having some problems...

If I wire the 6 pin connector thing to a 12v source the led comes on no problems, so that's a plus.

The switch however I am struggling with, I'm assuming the push button on this is just a simple switch that completes the circuit between the two other wires coming off it. As such I wired it directly to the remote, but with no luck. I assumed it was awful soldering job, but I added a couple of intermediate wires to test with as you will see in the pictures.

Firstly wired up without the button being depressed - No activation of remote
Second wired up with the button being depressed - No activation of remote
Third wired up, and to confirm the remote should activate if the switch works how I would assume it does, I have shorted the wires using solder - Remote activates

Have I got the wrong idea completely here? Should I have a relay in between? Or is the switch faulty?

http://i.imgur.com/6NtMQnt.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Sk6Na07.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/0xI6R7T.jpg

[In Black]

Maybe a silly question but the button you're using on the remote, is that the one that operates the door? By pressing the micro switch you've soldered to, does that operate the door when depressed?

[pomme]

Yea it is, and yes it does. And if I short the wires as in the third picture it operates the door too. Just not when I press the carstyle button.

[frazza]

Ok thats strange, the way you have it setup it should work, have you tested the Carstyle4you switch, maybe it's faulty. Happy to help if you still can't get it sorted, pm me and i can give you my number.

[pomme]

How would I go about testing the switch? Resistance between the two wires should be 0 when button pressed I guess? I can get a volt meter to confirm

[frazza]

How would I go about testing the switch? Resistance between the two wires should be 0 when button pressed I guess? I can get a volt meter to confirm

Yep, volt meter should do the trick ;)

[pomme]

I'm 99% sure I found the problem. But i'm not sure if I should try and fix it.

Basically from the 6 pin connector into the switch, there are pins like so


1 2 3
4 5 6

With Pins 1 + 4 connecting to the LED and 2 + 3 connecting to the switch. However, if you look at the wires into the connector, its wired up 1 + 4, 3 + 6. So technically if I desolder pin 6 and put it on 2 it should work. However I feel that if I try that and it fails, carstyle will tell me to get stuffed. I could send it back and get them to fix, but then I have a couple of weeks wait and postage back and forth.

Grrr

[frazza]

I'm 99% sure I found the problem. But i'm not sure if I should try and fix it.

Basically from the 6 pin connector into the switch, there are pins like so


1 2 3
4 5 6

With Pins 1 + 4 connecting to the LED and 2 + 3 connecting to the switch. However, if you look at the wires into the connector, its wired up 1 + 4, 3 + 6. So technically if I desolder pin 6 and put it on 2 it should work. However I feel that if I try that and it fails, carstyle will tell me to get stuffed. I could send it back and get them to fix, but then I have a couple of weeks wait and postage back and forth.

Grrr

Where does the 6 pins come into it, there are only 2 wires for the switch, the 6 pin connector is just for the light only, i've done about 20 of these with all different remotes and only ever soldered the 2 wires from the button that close the circuit

[pomme]

I probably didn't explain it very well.

You have the carstyle switch, coming out of the bottom of that you have a 6 pin connector (A), which 4 wires come out of.

2 of those wires are to be soldered to the remote. 2 of the wires go to another 6 pin connector (B) which will piggyback another switch in the car (esp i guess)

Its that first connector (A), they wired it incorrectly, mixed up two pins, so that the button wasn't actually closing the circuit for the remote, it was closing the wrong pins.

I have since re wired it and it is working fine. Slightly annoying after spending $80 on a button that a simple mistake was made, but I guess its the first time its happens in a large number of buttons that have gone out, and mistakes happen.

[frazza]

I probably didn't explain it very well.
You have the carstyle switch, coming out of the bottom of that you have a 6 pin connector (A), which 4 wires come out of.
2 of those wires are to be soldered to the remote. 2 of the wires go to another 6 pin connector (B) which will piggyback another switch in the car (esp i guess)
Its that first connector (A), they wired it incorrectly, mixed up two pins, so that the button wasn't actually closing the circuit for the remote, it was closing the wrong pins.
I have since re wired it and it is working fine. Slightly annoying after spending $80 on a button that a simple mistake was made, but I guess its the first time its happens in a large number of buttons that have gone out, and mistakes happen.

Oh right so actually inside the switch itself, bummer, like i said i've done a bucket load of these and never had a problem but nothing you can do if the switch is wrong, in that case too the light may not have worked either, glad you got it sorted ;)

[Gigitt]

yes the 6 pin connector is made up of 3 pairs... so you will be using 3+6 (rather than 2+3) - BUT TEST IT FIRST!

use a multimeter to test - there should be a BUZZ feature to test for continuity - ie if there is a break in the wire.
put the lead from multimeter like so - red on pin 3 and black on pin 6
when you press the button you join the internal wires and buzzer will sound = continuity (so no-Buzz is switch OFF and Buzz is switch ON)
you can test Pin 2 + 3 the same way and see what happens... maybe pins 5 + 6 as well.

my guess is that pins 2+5 are switched as well

note that there is 1 pair of pins is used to power the LED light in the switch - I presume it is Pins 1+4

[28ONE4]

My buttons have arrived.... Gonna attempt this tomorrow....fingers crossed

Was also considering this garage mod instead

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=VegunojLqEc&t=33s&feature=youtu.be&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DVegunojLqEc%26feature%3 Dyoutu.be%26t%3D33s

[frazza]

Was also considering this garage mod instead
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=VegunojLqEc&t=33s&feature=youtu.be&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DVegunojLqEc%26feature%3 Dyoutu.be%26t%3D33s

Nah don't do it man, i tried that mod and it just yell'ed back at me, LOL :lol: