Miata Mailing List: January 1996, Message #1316



     


   From: "Drake A. Daum" 
Subject: Remote Garage Door Opener
   Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 13:03:59 -0500


To Ara, et. a.:

Brain-Storm Products in Atlanta (Andy Cork, 1-800-779-3223) used to sell
just such a device, called the Button Up (about $9).  This is not a
Miata-specific item.  You may be able to find it at auto parts stores.

This was essentially a 9-volt battery elimninator that allowed your garage
door opener to operate on 12 volt auto power.  The power to the opener is
interrupted by a momentary contact switch (a spring-loaded, normally open
push button) that you install in a hidden location in the cockpit.  The
normal push button on the door opener is disabled by some parts in the 
Button Up kit so that the opener is in the "on" position all the time.
Activation of the opener is now controlled by the push button power 
switch.  Mount the door opener itself up under the dash board in a location
that will allow the transmitted signal to successfully reach the receiver
in your garage.

I installed this item in my Miata years ago and have had great success ever 
since.  It's a very handy way to keep the opener out of sight and to keep 
your Miata interior uncluttered. 

Cheers,
DRAKE A. DAUM, Founder & 1996 Membership Director
Miami Valley Miata Club
PO Box 33503
Dayton, Ohio 45433-0503