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Where do you keep your Garage Door opener?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by gman2530, Jun 27, 2013.

  1. Jun 27, 2013 at 3:17 AM
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    gman2530

    gman2530 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Just got her about a month ago... "Really lovin it!!!
    Just wondering where you clip your garage door opener, Trying not to use visor..

    >Gman

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  2. Jun 27, 2013 at 3:31 AM
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    ARB1977

    ARB1977 It’s a beaut Clark

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    For me to know and you to find out.
     
  3. Jun 27, 2013 at 3:32 AM
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    robssol

    robssol If it ain't broke, leave it the eff alone!

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    I use the cup holder behind the shifter.
     
  4. Jun 27, 2013 at 4:07 AM
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    2k4Taco

    2k4Taco IG: Swannybruh

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    Mine fits perfectly in my ashtray, it keeps it outta the way and outta sight.
     
  5. Jun 27, 2013 at 4:47 AM
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    magog45

    magog45 Well-Known Member

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    I keep mine attached to my shoulders.
     
  6. Jun 27, 2013 at 4:56 AM
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    chris duby

    chris duby This is where I write something clever

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    I opened the center console and clipped it on the front side of it... The console still closes perfectly.
     
  7. Jun 27, 2013 at 7:52 AM
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    jkirkpatrick

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    Remote mounted using a basic toggle switch (one that you push and it clicks back right away) against my console, driver's side, on my previous vehicle. Extended the 12V bolt battery leads as necessary, and tucked the 12V battery under the carpet, but in an accessible space for swapping out when the battery died. Kind of like what they have on them "new" vehicles!

    Stealth, no visor, easy, and very handy.

    Sorry, no pics.
     
  8. Jun 27, 2013 at 9:32 AM
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    Yamaha Dave

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    Why don't you clip it to your visor? That's the most convienent spot.
     
  9. Jun 27, 2013 at 9:34 AM
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    Chipskip

    Chipskip N7MCS

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    Bought a homelink clicker and installed it in my visor.
     
  10. Jun 27, 2013 at 9:37 AM
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    TR90125

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    I've been keeping mine in the coin tray to the left of the steering wheel. The clip doesn't really fit the visor well due to thickness and I'm OCD so I hate stuff floating around my cab.

    The remote toggle switch sounds way cool as does the console cover. May try one of those.
     
  11. Jun 27, 2013 at 9:46 AM
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    jriddick

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    Mine is in the overhead sunglasses holder. Perfect size and padded. Also....out of sight.
     
  12. Jun 27, 2013 at 10:48 AM
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    Zork

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    I did the homelink mod. There is a write-up here somewhere.

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  13. Jun 27, 2013 at 6:56 PM
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    TotesMagotes

    TotesMagotes Too Drunk To Taste This Chicken

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    The safest place possible....on my keychain.

    However this is not recommended if you are prone to losing your keys....or if you have a rather large garage door opener.
     
  14. Jun 28, 2013 at 7:01 AM
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    MowTaco

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    I keep mine attached to my hands...


    (I lost garage door opener privileges when I moved out of the house :( )
     
  15. Jun 28, 2013 at 7:57 PM
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    gman2530

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    Thats the spot i'm looking for!
     
  16. Jun 28, 2013 at 7:58 PM
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    gman2530

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    That's where it at now, it is handy but sometimes in the way of my coffee!
     
  17. Jun 28, 2013 at 7:59 PM
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    gman2530

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    I want it Handy... Nice truck!!!!

    Wish i had one, Oh i do!

    LOL!
     
  18. Jun 28, 2013 at 8:00 PM
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    gman2530

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    Why didn't i think of that!
    LOL!
     
  19. Jun 28, 2013 at 8:01 PM
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    gman2530

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    No place to clip on 03 console, unless i am missing something
     
  20. Jun 28, 2013 at 8:01 PM
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    teneighty

    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    I want to do the homelink mod! Right now I keep mine in that little extra compartment spot on the right side of the steering wheel...

    13'
     

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