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KevinH1990 · 01-18-2016, 05:36 AM

Here''s a write up on Renntech:
http://www.renntech.org/forums/tutorials/article/153-yet-another-way-to-add-a-homelink-device/

You need to be a contributing member to access it. This method use a Targa Shade switch from a 996 to activate the Homelink. The icon on the switch looks similar to a garage door. The instructions show how to tie it into the regular dash illumination so that it illuminates and dims along with the rest of the controls. I think it has the best "OEM" look of any of the methods. (I suppose OEM is a misnomer since the 986 did not have a Homelink option.) The downside is that you can only use activate 2 devices instead of the three supported by Homelink.

01-18-2016, 05:36 AM	#3
KevinH1990 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,739	Here''s a write up on Renntech: http://www.renntech.org/forums/tutorials/article/153-yet-another-way-to-add-a-homelink-device/ You need to be a contributing member to access it. This method use a Targa Shade switch from a 996 to activate the Homelink. The icon on the switch looks similar to a garage door. The instructions show how to tie it into the regular dash illumination so that it illuminates and dims along with the rest of the controls. I think it has the best "OEM" look of any of the methods. (I suppose OEM is a misnomer since the 986 did not have a Homelink option.) The downside is that you can only use activate 2 devices instead of the three supported by Homelink. __________________ 2000 Arctic Silver/Black, Hard Top, On Board Computer PNP Rear Speakers, HAES 6-Channel Amp, Avic Z140BH, Painted Bumperettes, 2004 (OEM) Top, Homelink integrated in dash with Targa switch, 997 Shifter, Carrera Gauge Cluster with silver gauge faces, heated 997 adaptive sports seats, Litronics, silver console Last edited by KevinH1990; 01-18-2016 at 05:42 AM.