Installed Another Homelink (pics)
#31
02-11-2012, 01:58 PM
OK guys...I installed another Homelink. This time in my 2008 SD.
I had the forethought this time to take pictures to document the install for those of you who want to give this a try.
While this install is on an 08, the procedure has been the same since the 1st one I installed on my 2000 Expedition.
I picked up this unit on eBay for about $30. Try to locate a complete visor from any vehicle (doesn't have to be a Ford) instead of the module alone. Look for the module with the LED that looks like a house for the rolling code module.
Alright then...here we go:
After removing the visor and unplugging the power, begin by starting to pull the fabric carefully from the seam. I use a butter knife to slightly separating the halves of the visor.
After you've gone all of the way around, you will have exposed the installation area:
Here I have the buttons separated from the module. Just carefully pry the tabs to remove the buttons and the button cover:
Next I removed the vanity mirror to determine the positive and negative wires to the mirror light. Here you can see that I marked them to make it easier to wire the module up:
Cut out the pre-scored area and install the module after wiring (you may want to temporarily plug the visor in and press the buttons on the Homelink to ensure that your wiring is correct before popping the module in):
I like to use a credit card to re-insert the fabric:
Visor back together. Now you'll want to carefully cut a slit to pop the buttons and cover back on:
That's it!!! Now just re-install the visor and program the module. You can find the programming instructions at
HomeLink; Home automation,Wireless control system, universal transceiver, RF control, Home security, smart home, vehicle to home, home automation, remote control lighting and home control
I had the forethought this time to take pictures to document the install for those of you who want to give this a try.
While this install is on an 08, the procedure has been the same since the 1st one I installed on my 2000 Expedition.
I picked up this unit on eBay for about $30. Try to locate a complete visor from any vehicle (doesn't have to be a Ford) instead of the module alone. Look for the module with the LED that looks like a house for the rolling code module.
Alright then...here we go:
After removing the visor and unplugging the power, begin by starting to pull the fabric carefully from the seam. I use a butter knife to slightly separating the halves of the visor.
After you've gone all of the way around, you will have exposed the installation area:
Here I have the buttons separated from the module. Just carefully pry the tabs to remove the buttons and the button cover:
Next I removed the vanity mirror to determine the positive and negative wires to the mirror light. Here you can see that I marked them to make it easier to wire the module up:
Cut out the pre-scored area and install the module after wiring (you may want to temporarily plug the visor in and press the buttons on the Homelink to ensure that your wiring is correct before popping the module in):
I like to use a credit card to re-insert the fabric:
Visor back together. Now you'll want to carefully cut a slit to pop the buttons and cover back on:
That's it!!! Now just re-install the visor and program the module. You can find the programming instructions at
HomeLink; Home automation,Wireless control system, universal transceiver, RF control, Home security, smart home, vehicle to home, home automation, remote control lighting and home control
On the homelink installation on the Ford visor. I believe I have all the details except for one thing. When you remove the screw that secures the visor bracket to A post, I understand that the power wiring is behind the headliner and apparently feeds thru the visor bracket. Now the question - When I remove that single screw, will the wiring connector be waiting behind the bracket to unplug the wires? I saw your post and have a homelink and I'm getting up the nerve to procede with installation.
Thanks!
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02-11-2012, 06:27 PM
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Thanks for the zzaaapppp. I really like this mod.
I have a question for any who are in the know hopefully the OP is still on here and can advise or really anyone.
I have a 09 F250 XLT CC V10. I do have a vanity mirrow on the driver side sunvisor. Nor does the passenger side sunvisor have a mirrow with a light.
Here is the question. Do you think that Ford had run a wire to the sunvisor anyway. (I normally do not have good luck for wishful thinking, so I am thinking not) but you never know. If not how hard is it to run a wire from somewhere to the mirror. I really like this mod.
Thanks for any imput.
I have a question for any who are in the know hopefully the OP is still on here and can advise or really anyone.
I have a 09 F250 XLT CC V10. I do have a vanity mirrow on the driver side sunvisor. Nor does the passenger side sunvisor have a mirrow with a light.
Here is the question. Do you think that Ford had run a wire to the sunvisor anyway. (I normally do not have good luck for wishful thinking, so I am thinking not) but you never know. If not how hard is it to run a wire from somewhere to the mirror. I really like this mod.
Thanks for any imput.
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