Porsche 996 911 In-Dash Garage Door Opener DIY Hack! How To Install!

Hi Everyone, ever wanted a built-in garage door opener in your Porsche 996 911 (2000-2005)? Tired of the one on the key chain or marring up your visor? In this DIY video, I show you how to use your existing remote and wire it into a switch you can mount in a blank spot in your center console. When you are done you have a totally stock look and all it cost you was the cost of the switch and a bit of wire! It is an awesome mod/hack. The switch is a two-position switch so you can control two doors independently. I show you the places to solder for a Genie and a LiftMaster garage door opener and tell you how to trace the circuit so you can use any opener with a micro switch! The total time is about an hour and you’ll be super psyched with the results!
Here is everything you’ll need:
• New Switch: Porsche 996 Targa Shade Switch - 996-613-119-10-A05
• Key fob garage door opener remote programmed for your garage door(s)
• Some two-conductor wire (like speaker wire) ! 12” 18-24awg
• Some single wire ~12” 24awg
• (5) female spade crimp-on connectors
• Wire cutters/crimpers
• Soldering iron
• Solder
• Multi-Meter/Continuity Checker
Let me know if you have any questions and I’ll get right back to you.
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[@vogz10]

Just completed this mod on m 2003 Turbo. Works perfect. Love it. Thanks so much for the detailed tutorial. My soldering skills aren't as pretty as yours, but got it done and it works.

[@joubess]

Franny, you have mad skills on wiring and soldering! Those connections are very clean and you obviously have a steady hand and a great deal of experience. Thanks for the video.

[@michaelpsmusic]

Awesome video. I think one of the best 996 help videos of any sort I've seen -- super clear instructions and covers everything.

[@HeidiandFranny]

+michaelpsmusic hi. Thanks for the comment. We have a couple other DIY videos on the 996 and hope to put some more out soon. Please check out our channel. Hope you subscribe if you haven't.

[@BillDeanCycle]

Cool install and looks factory, I applaud the ingenuity, I think I'll stick to the MyQ garage door Ap on my phone for garage opening.

[@tjm3roundrock]

Frannie that was a really well done video. Excellent level of detail, explanation, and demonstration. I'm glad Nick M pointed me over to your channel. Cheers from Round Rock, Texas.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks so much! I know it was a little long ;) Super glad you liked it! Franny

[@lawrenceeddy5759]

Best program on KZbin

[@HeidiandFranny]

Awww. Thanks!

[@CowenJE]

very nice, a few sugestions, cause I am that guy. Add replace the battery to a new one because you don't know how old it is or how long it satt in the box from the store and replacing it requires taking this apart again. and tinning is a great idea bonding to copper not wire as some wire is aluminum and try to not use aluminum wire with copper.

[@johnsnider3400]

another fantastic video. only thing I would add would be to maybe add a dollop of hot glue on the wires at the circuit board as a bit of strain relief. I think this is the first video of you doing a 'hack' that I have seen! Bravo.

[@LordPrometheous]

I know it's a small detail, but I love the warbling ovals you draw around things. The other graphics are very nice as well. It's the little details like that which set you apart of many other gear heads on KZbin. Thanks for all you do.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Aww, thanks so much! Franny

[@andrewschofield6370]

I bought my 996 turbo a year ago. Like you, I'm loving it. The first mod I did was an Alpine head unit with Car Play. This is a big upgrade. I'm at the stage where I'm going to start doing some performance mods. However, thanks to you, your (my) garage door opener will be the second mod of many. Great video - thank you

[@HeidiandFranny]

+Andrew Schofield I can't wait to hear how it turns out. I was bugging Franny for months on doing a video about this. I love this modification. You will love it too. Heidi

[@andrewschofield6370]

Heidi and Franny's Garage Hi there, a little update from France: have just completed wiring the switch to my garage door remote. It works like a charm. Now all I have to do is fit it to the car. Unfortunately, due to work commitments, this won't be until December... Will keep you posted.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Andrew Schofield I understand. One of the reasons for me not showing up in many videos lately was because of the hours I have been putting in at the day job. Ok. Keep us posted. Heidi

[@superstrada6847]

Totally cool. You are awesome.

[@robertt7002]

It may have been mentioned already, but you do have to remember that you will need to access the remote to change the batteries every once in a while. Great video! I'll consider that for mine! Robert.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks. I think I left enough coiled up wire so I can access it from behind. Update - it is still working just fine and I haven't had to change the battery yet so yea!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Nice detailed step by step. I could learn a thing or two about well lit, clear video when I explain something ;). Good stuff Franny.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks Jeff! You are awesome in your explanations! Your 911 videos really helpful and fun to watch :) Franny

[@steffydog]

Fab video and explanation as always, love the videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks! Franny

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Extremely informative video! I am going to try this on my Jaguar! Thank you for posting.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Yea! Yes, it can be worked int a lot of different older cars - not just 996s :) Thanks! Franny

[@mousetrap134]

You should be teaching automecanic where were you when I was in class ...lollll Music to my ears well done SoulDave

[@HeidiandFranny]

Yea! Thanks!

[@kjsprotube]

Just finished wiring mine with great success. Thanks Franny!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Oh yea! That's awesome!

[@stardust6773]

Very instructive, thank you very much, there is nothing like doing things on one's own with tools and knowledge :)

[@HeidiandFranny]

+Stardust 67 thank you!

[@charlieaf92]

Fantastic video - thank you for taking the time to go into detail on each step. I just completed this project and I found one thing that was different. I used the PSM switch to tap into power for the light on the new garage door switch. What I found was that the outer posts on the PSM switch were both hot when the lights were on. With the lights off, only one was hot. What ended up working for me was to use the two side posts for the garage door switch, and connect one to the left-most post on the PSM switch (when facing it from the driver's seat), but then to connect the second post from the garage door switch to the GROUND (center one by itself) on the PSM switch. Using this setup, the garage door switch lights up correctly.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks so much for this. Always great for folks reading through. Sorry for the misdirection. Glad it all worked out in the end :)

[@charlieaf92]

No need to apologize! I just wanted to post my experience in case someone else ran into the same thing down the road.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Totally! YT needs more of these awesome helpful comments :) Thanks again!!

[@aljv394]

You just solved my dilema, go teamwork!

[@jmswng77]

Another great and precise instructional vid. Just subscribed from Taiwan!

[@HeidiandFranny]

James Wang thank you and that is awesome.

[@ronstopfer2315]

‘02 X50 here. I “love” your videos. And I wish I had the guts to attempt the garage door opener install switch. HOW DO YOU DO ALL THESE THINGS? I’m in Kansas and envy your knowledge and skills. Keep u the good work and the good training videos! :-)

[@kathybaker510]

Franny,I always enjoy HFG videos. Thank you for this one. I would like to add one other possibility for the opener. If you buy a used home link from most any car, eBay, you can do that hack with it and hook it to the power in the car so no battery replacement in the future. I have used the phone prep plug that floats around in the center console. Brown = ground, yellow/black = phone mute, green/black = switched 12v, red/green = un-switched 12v.

[@HeidiandFranny]

+KATHY BAKER Thanks Kathy! That is a good idea. Nice to know there is a spare 12V floating around back there. Franny

[@WoolyBuggerPicker]

Great job as usual! Only thing I'd do different would be to install a fresh Duracell battery for peace of mind, even if it was a new remote with a factory included battery.

[@HeidiandFranny]

That's capital thinking! It isn't hard to get it back out, but latter rather than sooner would be better :) F

[@Eric-xj4qj]

Thank you for making this video!

[@localgovguy]

This was awesome- thanks for sharing!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@classicjalopy]

Clever modification, and the casual observer would never notice it.

[@schmidbc]

Great video, thanks!

[@drdennington]

OMG!!!!!! GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks so much!! Yea! Franny

[@michaelrobertson7954]

Thank you, Franny.

[@HeidiandFranny]

You are very welcome :)

[@sportscarnut]

Nice work as usual, but... why didn't you install a 12V-to-3V DC-to-DC converter and get rid of the battery?

[@HeidiandFranny]

:) Ya know, I think I actually have one of those kicking around somewhere... The battery in those things last for years... Easy and cheap to replace, but you bring up a good point... If you leave enough wire you can route the remote far enough back that you can fish it out the back without popping off the front cover. I should have mentioned that... Thanks, f

[@thorn-]

You've just inspired me... my 308 "aerial (antenna) switch" is disconnected and non-functional, due to the stereo controlling the power antenna. Think I'm going to wire that switch to the garage door. :)

[@HeidiandFranny]

Oh, that's an awesome idea!!!! Almost "steam-punk" I totally want to see that! f

[@thorn-]

I got it successfully wired... works great! :) Now the challenge is getting video footage. ;)

[@HeidiandFranny]

Johnathon Thorn wow! I am so excited. Send to our channel. I want to see. Heidi

[@thorn-]

Given that my profession is graphic design and video editing, I'm a bit embarrassed to post something this amateur. But here we go. ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6C6gJqldtd8b6s

[@HeidiandFranny]

Johnathon Thorn AWESOME!!!!!! We love it!!! Can I post to Ferrari Chat and Facebook? This is great! Thanks for the video! Heidi (and Franny). She is really excited.

[@chivobones]

Great video! Did you do the spoiler switch hack?

[@jooggie17]

Is it possible to power the remote control with the car battery as opposed to its own power supply? Because the small battery will drain and you will need to remove the “U” cover to access it. Thanks

[@HeidiandFranny]

+jooggie17 possible yes, but a pain. Just leave more wire so you can get to it from the back of the console.

[@GM-xy5tw]

So you have to tear your dash apart every time it needs a new battery?

[@HeidiandFranny]

That's a great question. That battery seems to last forever, but if you add a little more wire you can place it forward enough that you can reach up and pull it out and replace the battery. That's what I did but we still haven't needed to replace it!

[@nickh1933]

Brilliant!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Yea! Franny

[@ormand3000]

Please don't be offended by this but I find it so refreshing to see a female auto enthusiast be so 'crafty'. I find this missing from the male dominated 'how to' videos 🤗💯

[@HeidiandFranny]

Oh, of course not! Thanks so much! Franny

[@ormand3000]

Heidi and Franny's Garage reminds me of my ex girlfriend who did things to her car I never would have considered. Brilliant 👍 BTW I found your channel via Nick Murray

[@911tbf]

I was wondering.... could you have made the wire lead longer to hang out from the back of the dash so when the battery in the opener needs changing it is as simple as reaching under the dash rather than pulling the face plate off the dash? I am sure in time that removing the face plate would be more a problem, causing it to crack.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Yes.

[@LisaSmith-oo1uv]

Fantastic video. So thorough and you camera quality is so professional. I’m going to try this on my 986. Hope the install steps are similar.

[@gregkinton5084]

Would you list the brand and model of the remote you used. I’ve opened 2 different remotes and found they are not anywhere as clear on where the +/- as well as the actual “switches” are positioned. Gets expensive buying remotes that can’t be modified. Thanks for the very instructional video.

[@HeidiandFranny]

We did it with two different brands. Genie and Liftmaster. Try emailing Franny on our website if that helps. Thanks. H

[@cliftonfrey1174]

When the battery in the remote dies you have to take everything apart to replace it? Or are you connected to power through the lights?

[@HeidiandFranny]

Clifton Frey no it isn't hooked to car power. If you leave enough wire, you can get to the back of the dash. Plus, those batteries last for years. Franny.

[@Stephenspounds]

I love that video. 5*

[@HeidiandFranny]

STEPHENS POUNDS thank you!