Issue with Homelink with ignition on.

minimal_ · 06-21-2016, 04:20 PM

Yes, I know I know this has been beat to death; and believe me my concern here is not what you might think it is. I've done quite a bit of searching, and can't quite find any posts that describe this particular problem.

By now I've memorized the set-up process...it's really quite simple.
The issues I'm facing here are:

1. I'm unable to program anything while the car is actually on. Homelink lights turn on solid when pressed, and nothing happens even if I hold pressed....just solid on light. (No problem with key in Pos 1 or 2.)

2. After successfully programming with the key in Pos 2, garage door opens/closes just fine IF the car is off. However, if the engine is running, not so much. Hitting the homelink button with the car running yields a solid green light....no quick on/off to let you know it's working.

Has anyone here encountered a similar issue? Is this a coding issue with the vehicle?

FYI, garage door motor is rolling code, not linear...not sure that's relevant though.

Thanks

XMetal · 06-21-2016, 05:52 PM

You have homelink in your Z???

Vanne · 06-21-2016, 08:32 PM

Whats "Home link"?

XMetal · 06-22-2016, 01:31 AM

HomeLink => http://www.homelink.com/home/welcome

minimal_ · 06-22-2016, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XMetal

You have homelink in your Z???

Wasnt quite sure if responses were meant as sarcasm. Lol. Was HomeLink a rare option on MZ4's? If this was retrofitted by previous owner, perhaps it was not wired to the proper fuse?

In any case, I suppose. I should try calling HL support and see what they've got to say.

Vanne · 06-22-2016, 07:57 AM

Lol cool ,remore garage and house access. Sounds good to me. ;-)

Dalecan · 06-22-2016, 08:56 AM

I didn't think this was an option on the Z4. It might be aftermarket and wired up wrong.

XMetal · 06-22-2016, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shdw

Wasnt quite sure if responses were meant as sarcasm. Lol. Was HomeLink a rare option on MZ4's? If this was retrofitted by previous owner, perhaps it was not wired to the proper fuse?

In any case, I suppose. I should try calling HL support and see what they've got to say.

Homelink wasn't offered on the e85/e86 Z, unfortunately

So it may be a wiring issue from the retrofit as "Dalecan" had indicated.

minimal_ · 06-22-2016, 03:39 PM

Thanks for the help everyone. Very interesting, didn't know it was not an option. Perfect project for this weekend.

Roadroach · 06-22-2016, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XMetal

Homelink wasn't offered on the e85/e86 Z, unfortunately

So it may be a wiring issue from the retrofit as "Dalecan" had indicated.

?

That's odd - I just bought my '06 Z4C a few months ago - it's got a "clown nose" rear view mirror (big red bulb thingy on the bottom - not sure what it is) and it has the Homelink buttons along the bottom edge of the mirror. Works great on the my gate. Is that not the correct mirror?

XMetal · 06-22-2016, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadroach

?

That's odd - I just bought my '06 Z4C a few months ago - it's got a "clown nose" rear view mirror (big red bulb thingy on the bottom - not sure what it is) and it has the Homelink buttons along the bottom edge of the mirror. Works great on the my gate. Is that not the correct mirror?

You are one lucky guy to get that retrofitted mirror! That mirror is usually found on the 3 series convertible. Regardless, I would gladly trade for that "incorrect" mirror anyday. So now, your Z isn't really "stock" at all as indicated in your signature

Roadroach · 06-23-2016, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XMetal

You are one lucky guy to get that retrofitted mirror! That mirror is usually found on the 3 series convertible. Regardless, I would gladly trade for that "incorrect" mirror anyday. So now, your Z isn't really "stock" at all as indicated in your signature

HA! Should I list my ultimate cupholders too?

WestCDA · 06-23-2016, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shdw

... Has anyone here encountered a similar issue? Is this a coding issue with the vehicle?

FYI, garage door motor is rolling code, not linear...not sure that's relevant though.

Thanks

I retrofit a Homelink module to the panel under the climate control a couple of years back, and wired it to permanent power. The unit has nothing to do with coding in the car - it's an independent device. I have both a garage door opener and gate opener programmed, both work fine with the car on or off. They are both fixed code (not rolling code) devices.

XMetal · 06-23-2016, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadroach

HA! Should I list my ultimate cupholders too?

@ updated sig!

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minimal_ New Member 6 Rep 25 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: gone iTrader: (0)	Issue with Homelink with ignition on. Yes, I know I know this has been beat to death; and believe me my concern here is not what you might think it is. I've done quite a bit of searching, and can't quite find any posts that describe this particular problem. By now I've memorized the set-up process...it's really quite simple. The issues I'm facing here are: 1. I'm unable to program anything while the car is actually on. Homelink lights turn on solid when pressed, and nothing happens even if I hold pressed....just solid on light. (No problem with key in Pos 1 or 2.) 2. After successfully programming with the key in Pos 2, garage door opens/closes just fine IF the car is off. However, if the engine is running, not so much. Hitting the homelink button with the car running yields a solid green light....no quick on/off to let you know it's working. Has anyone here encountered a similar issue? Is this a coding issue with the vehicle? FYI, garage door motor is rolling code, not linear...not sure that's relevant though. Thanks
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