hunter4814 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 I have an Edge Sport being delivered this week, and I'm trying to figure out how to get homelink installed in it. I have no clue why it isn't standard, but anyways.... So I was under the impression that the Limited models had the homelink module on the visor (never looked in the one I test drove, but I assumed this because my dad's F150 is this way). Can anyone with a Limited confirm this for me? If this is the case, I was hoping to simply order the visor from the limited model, swap it out, and call it a day. Of course, it's not so simple with my dealer....First the service guy says he can order the visor but they can't install it. However, he is now insisting that no Edge has homelink in the visor, but instead the Limiteds have it in the mirror. So, he can order me the rearview mirror with homelink, which Ford sells as an accessory, and have that installed. I'm pretty sure a visor would be cheaper, and I want to be like a factory job, not an accessory. So, has anyone with a sport done this yet? All help is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEdge Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 I have an Edge Sport being delivered this week, and I'm trying to figure out how to get homelink installed in it. I have no clue why it isn't standard, but anyways.... So I was under the impression that the Limited models had the homelink module on the visor (never looked in the one I test drove, but I assumed this because my dad's F150 is this way). Can anyone with a Limited confirm this for me? If this is the case, I was hoping to simply order the visor from the limited model, swap it out, and call it a day. Of course, it's not so simple with my dealer....First the service guy says he can order the visor but they can't install it. However, he is now insisting that no Edge has homelink in the visor, but instead the Limiteds have it in the mirror. So, he can order me the rearview mirror with homelink, which Ford sells as an accessory, and have that installed. I'm pretty sure a visor would be cheaper, and I want to be like a factory job, not an accessory. So, has anyone with a sport done this yet? All help is greatly appreciated. The Mirror accessory worked great for me. Inlcudes Compass and auto-dim. Dealer installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgieguy Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 I have an Edge Sport being delivered this week, and I'm trying to figure out how to get homelink installed in it. I have no clue why it isn't standard, but anyways.... So I was under the impression that the Limited models had the homelink module on the visor (never looked in the one I test drove, but I assumed this because my dad's F150 is this way). Can anyone with a Limited confirm this for me? If this is the case, I was hoping to simply order the visor from the limited model, swap it out, and call it a day. Of course, it's not so simple with my dealer....First the service guy says he can order the visor but they can't install it. However, he is now insisting that no Edge has homelink in the visor, but instead the Limiteds have it in the mirror. So, he can order me the rearview mirror with homelink, which Ford sells as an accessory, and have that installed. I'm pretty sure a visor would be cheaper, and I want to be like a factory job, not an accessory. So, has anyone with a sport done this yet? All help is greatly appreciated. My 2008 limited had it in the visor and I believe all the new limited's still have it located there. When I spoke to my salesman he said he could order me a homelink visor for my sport for approx. $175. the unit is built into the visor and their is already a power lead to the visor for the light in the vanity mirror. Sounds like a simple swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter4814 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 My 2008 limited had it in the visor and I believe all the new limited's still have it located there. When I spoke to my salesman he said he could order me a homelink visor for my sport for approx. $175. the unit is built into the visor and their is already a power lead to the visor for the light in the vanity mirror. Sounds like a simple swap. This is exactly what I was thinking. I think my dealer's service guy just doesn't know too much about this. I assured him the limiteds have homelink in the visor. He told me to get him the VIN of an edge that has the homelink in the visor, and he'll order the part as if it were for that edge. So I searched the inventory of another dealer and gave him the VIN of some random edge limited. Hopefully this works. :stats: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 This is exactly what I was thinking. I think my dealer's service guy just doesn't know too much about this. I assured him the limiteds have homelink in the visor. He told me to get him the VIN of an edge that has the homelink in the visor, and he'll order the part as if it were for that edge. So I searched the inventory of another dealer and gave him the VIN of some random edge limited. Hopefully this works. :stats: It will. How much was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07CRUSH Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 This is exactly what I was thinking. I think my dealer's service guy just doesn't know too much about this. I assured him the limiteds have homelink in the visor. He told me to get him the VIN of an edge that has the homelink in the visor, and he'll order the part as if it were for that edge. So I searched the inventory of another dealer and gave him the VIN of some random edge limited. Hopefully this works. :stats: It's simply a plug and play, the homelink gets power from the mirror Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter4814 Posted November 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 It's simply a plug and play, the homelink gets power from the mirror I figured it would be. I haven't heard back from my dealer yet... If I had a part number I would just order the thing and install it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Definitely be interested for $175 and an easy couple screw install!! I can confirm the 11 Limiteds have it in the visor on the Edge's, drove one with it. When someone does this please take pics for a tutorial/faq section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter4814 Posted November 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 The service guy at my dealer finally did his research, and he shall be ordering the visor with homelink soon. He said the regular price is $100, but he'll give me a small discount for the trouble I had to go through to get it. He also said since it's such an easy install he'll just give it to me and I can install it. I'll let you all know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Awesome!! Looking forward to the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgieguy Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 The service guy at my dealer finally did his research, and he shall be ordering the visor with homelink soon. He said the regular price is $100, but he'll give me a small discount for the trouble I had to go through to get it. He also said since it's such an easy install he'll just give it to me and I can install it. I'll let you all know how it goes. $100? Cheaper? Find out how many he would be willing to order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 $100? Cheaper? Find out how many he would be willing to order? I'm a little leary of that price. The regular visor without Homelink is almost that much. Last time I checked a visor with homelink was over $300. Let us know if you actually get one for $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter4814 Posted November 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 You're right, Akirby. He called back today and said after talking to someone at Ford, he found out the one he was pricing does not have homelink. The one he finally ordered today, with homelink, is ~$315. He also told me the guys at Ford told him this couldn't be done, but he personally thinks it won't be a problem. I don't see why I wouldn't work...but if it doesn't I'm out $315. Should get it on Friday and I'll install it some time this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 You're right, Akirby. He called back today and said after talking to someone at Ford, he found out the one he was pricing does not have homelink. The one he finally ordered today, with homelink, is ~$315. He also told me the guys at Ford told him this couldn't be done, but he personally thinks it won't be a problem. I don't see why I wouldn't work...but if it doesn't I'm out $315. Should get it on Friday and I'll install it some time this weekend. This is one time I'm not happy to be right. But I was afraid that was the case. As for the plug-n-play I've know people that have done it on other Ford vehicles. I bought a cheap maxima homelink visor from ebay for $50 and added it to my visor. Works great - just wired it into the vanity lights which are always hot. But I couldn't figure out how to get the fabric all the way off so I cut it and it looks terrible. I need to get a replacement and try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter4814 Posted November 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 I finally posted a DIY for the install. It's over in the Interior section. Click here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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