A Discrete Permanent Garage Door Remote install DIY

[igoreka]

For me, My Q has not been working for many reasons, WI-FI wasn't strong, I tried extenders, Truck would loose GPS signal in the garage and so it wouldn't Auto-close and MyQ would have server issues, it was a never ending problem. So I always carried a garage door opener with me. Finally, I decided to do something small and discrete to open/close the garage door. And I thought the best place to locate a button would be on the overhead PRND console. I wanted it to look as small as possible. Heck it just needs to be a tiny button. So amazon has this little remote for $15. and of all remotes it has the smallest chip footprint.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1N3P9KQ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Here is what it looks like on the inside. This remote has two buttons, I only used one, but if you need a second for the gate or something - it can do that.

Her are the pics of the other side of the PRND console, the side screws are removed. to allow the side plastics to slide in and out, that helped me get an idea of where to place the chip.

Right there is where I wanted to place the button. And here is the pic of the button. This button has a long push button thingy, long enough to pass through the plastic and protrude a few millimeters.

After destroying the OG push button, I have attached a couple of wires. It may not look pretty but it works and nothing is shorting and it is solid.

Obviously you need a hole. It's not that easy to make a super clean hole, but that’s my best. I think the hard part here is fixating the push button. I used a metal rod to press it against the plastic. It was heated and just pushed through the plastic. It's solid and does not move.

Double sided tape to glue the chip and put the rest back together. The position is also important, that’s the only spot it will clear.

This is what it looks like in the car. I did have to remove a couple of tabs that hold the console but it is still sturdy. You can barely see it, fully functional.

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[hemiarch]

Damn that’s intense. But awesome.

 

[vandytom]

For me, My Q has not been working for many reasons, WI-FI wasn't strong, I tried extenders, Truck would loose GPS signal in the garage and so it wouldn't Auto-close and MyQ would have server issues, it was a never ending problem. So I always carried a garage door opener with me. Finally, I decided to do something small and discrete to open/close the garage door. And I thought the best place to locate a button would be on the overhead PRND console. I wanted it to look as small as possible. Heck it just needs to be a tiny button. So amazon has this little remote for $15. and of all remotes it has the smallest chip footprint.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1N3P9KQ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Here is what it looks like on the inside. This remote has two buttons, I only used one, but if you need a second for the gate or something - it can do that.

Her are the pics of the other side of the PRND console, the side screws are removed. to allow the side plastics to slide in and out, that helped me get an idea of where to place the chip.

Right there is where I wanted to place the button. And here is the pic of the button. This button has a long push button thingy, long enough to pass through the plastic and protrude a few millimeters.

After destroying the OG push button, I have attached a couple of wires. It may not look pretty but it works and nothing is shorting and it is solid.

Obviously you need a hole. It's not that easy to make a super clean hole, but that’s my best. I think the hard part here is fixating the push button. I used a metal rod to press it against the plastic. It was heated and just pushed through the plastic. It's solid and does not move.

Double sided tape to glue the chip and put the rest back together. The position is also important, that’s the only spot it will clear.

This is what it looks like in the car. I did have to remove a couple of tabs that hold the console but it is still sturdy. You can barely see it, fully functional.

This McGyver is hardcore. I might try a button on that hole right there. Simple drill and attach.

 

[Eka]

I wonder if that set of square pad and three round pads is for allowing the buttons to be located remotely?

 

[mitch9]

I have MyQ, and used it for the 30 day trial, I was going to buy it for the Tesla, but there "purchase" option would never go through on my credit card, I even had a case with a senior engineer, and when they had the %50 off sale, I was really aggravated with them (I think the 10 year plan was down to $150).. They could never get it going, so I bought this (no fee's at all)

https://gotailwind.com/collections/all

I have not installed it yet, for now I just have the 3 button remote on the visor.. But the tailwind is good, it interfaces to most digital garage door openers, and does have a proximity open/close that uses just your phone, if you use an Android, or your iPhone and their H2 vehicle sensor , to close and open the garage with geo-fencing. I can still use the MyQ as well, via the iPhone app (they don't charge for that)

 

[dalton108]

Kudos for having the will and the means to make this happen. It’s way more effort than I’m willing to put into something that Tesla should’ve given us from the factory on $120,000 car.

My bitterness aside, one question where it’s positioned it seems like it would be pretty easy to activate the hazards as you reach around to open the garage. It seems like anytime I go near the center stack I somehow activate the hazards. What’s your experience been on that front?

 

[SlegMD]

You had me at solder

lol

Clean though🫡🫡

 

[T3s1a]

Cool mod! I’ve been using the same remote in my truck for about 1.5 years. I keep it in a tray behind the front screen.

I had the idea to mount the electronics in the small recess where the rear view mirror is attached but it is too big to fit. I didn’t think about soldering in a remote switch. Maybe I’ll tackle this in the future. Nice work!

 

[GT_IE]

I went with the same remote, but just used double sided tape. It’s so small that you would never notice it if you didn’t know it was there

 

[TarheelCT]

I went with the same remote, but just used double sided tape. It’s so small that you would never notice it if you didn’t know it was there

Exactly. I 3m taped it to the back lower left corner of the screen on my MY. works great and hidden.

 

[RadoRage]

For me, My Q has not been working for many reasons, WI-FI wasn't strong, I tried extenders, Truck would loose GPS signal in the garage and so it wouldn't Auto-close and MyQ would have server issues, it was a never ending problem. So I always carried a garage door opener with me. Finally, I decided to do something small and discrete to open/close the garage door. And I thought the best place to locate a button would be on the overhead PRND console. I wanted it to look as small as possible. Heck it just needs to be a tiny button. So amazon has this little remote for $15. and of all remotes it has the smallest chip footprint.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1N3P9KQ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Here is what it looks like on the inside. This remote has two buttons, I only used one, but if you need a second for the gate or something - it can do that.

Her are the pics of the other side of the PRND console, the side screws are removed. to allow the side plastics to slide in and out, that helped me get an idea of where to place the chip.

Right there is where I wanted to place the button. And here is the pic of the button. This button has a long push button thingy, long enough to pass through the plastic and protrude a few millimeters.

After destroying the OG push button, I have attached a couple of wires. It may not look pretty but it works and nothing is shorting and it is solid.

Obviously you need a hole. It's not that easy to make a super clean hole, but that’s my best. I think the hard part here is fixating the push button. I used a metal rod to press it against the plastic. It was heated and just pushed through the plastic. It's solid and does not move.

Double sided tape to glue the chip and put the rest back together. The position is also important, that’s the only spot it will clear.

This is what it looks like in the car. I did have to remove a couple of tabs that hold the console but it is still sturdy. You can barely see it, fully functional.

Haha, I use the exact same clicker for my regular mail box key ring. Very useful small clicker!

 

[That Beast Mode]

For me, My Q has not been working for many reasons, WI-FI wasn't strong, I tried extenders, Truck would loose GPS signal in the garage and so it wouldn't Auto-close and MyQ would have server issues, it was a never ending problem. So I always carried a garage door opener with me. Finally, I decided to do something small and discrete to open/close the garage door. And I thought the best place to locate a button would be on the overhead PRND console. I wanted it to look as small as possible. Heck it just needs to be a tiny button. So amazon has this little remote for $15. and of all remotes it has the smallest chip footprint.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1N3P9KQ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Here is what it looks like on the inside. This remote has two buttons, I only used one, but if you need a second for the gate or something - it can do that.

Her are the pics of the other side of the PRND console, the side screws are removed. to allow the side plastics to slide in and out, that helped me get an idea of where to place the chip.

Right there is where I wanted to place the button. And here is the pic of the button. This button has a long push button thingy, long enough to pass through the plastic and protrude a few millimeters.

After destroying the OG push button, I have attached a couple of wires. It may not look pretty but it works and nothing is shorting and it is solid.

Obviously you need a hole. It's not that easy to make a super clean hole, but that’s my best. I think the hard part here is fixating the push button. I used a metal rod to press it against the plastic. It was heated and just pushed through the plastic. It's solid and does not move.

Double sided tape to glue the chip and put the rest back together. The position is also important, that’s the only spot it will clear.

This is what it looks like in the car. I did have to remove a couple of tabs that hold the console but it is still sturdy. You can barely see it, fully functional.

Nice job Leo.. pretty well thought out and executed plan. Gonna be a pain in the ass to change the battery tho.

 

[mitch9]

Nice job Leo.. pretty well thought out and executed plan. Gonna be a pain in the ass to change the battery tho.

Yes it will, I think just attaching it with double stick tape to the overhead console as shown in several pictures, is "good enough" and far less work/easier to maintain as well, but good job OP

FYI, I did find a similar remote, 2 for $9.99

https://www.amazon.com/LiftMaster-C...=se&keywords=villalpand&qid=1776739368&sr=8-1

 

[igoreka]

Kudos for having the will and the means to make this happen. It’s way more effort than I’m willing to put into something that Tesla should’ve given us from the factory on $120,000 car.

My bitterness aside, one question where it’s positioned it seems like it would be pretty easy to activate the hazards as you reach around to open the garage. It seems like anytime I go near the center stack I somehow activate the hazards. What’s your experience been on that front?

I agree this should’ve been a thing from the factory!
And yeah the hazard button is pretty sensitive but I haven’t had an issue with it.

 

[igoreka]

Nice job Leo.. pretty well thought out and executed plan. Gonna be a pain in the ass to change the battery tho.

It is gonna be a pain to change the battery! I wonder how long it’ll last

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