Subject: you need the UGDO from a 9/99-up (#82 11 1 470 125) Author: Q : member since February, 2004 : 7998 posts Posted on: 2004-06-22 21:10:59

You can find more info about the UGDO w/rolling code (needed for newer garage door openers) in the E38 and E39 archives at Roadfly..just type "UGDO upgrade" into the dialog box after clicking the "search" link.

You can even modify the wiring to have the numbers light up...
click this link to an e39 DIY page....the info for the e39 should apply to the e38

This info is for owners of pre-9/99 (mfg date) e38s that have newer garage door openers with rolling code technology. Upgrading to the newer UGDO will allow you to do away with the clunky OE GDO transmitter. While searching...I ran across prices such as $155-$179 for the new UGDO. You may want to check the usual BMW dealers like Crevier, Pacific, & Circle BMW for pricing along with your local BMW dealer.

I hope this helps out some.

Q
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• Help: Unviersal Garage Door Opener (UGDO) - sam 2004-06-22 17:02:47 (272 views)
  • you need the UGDO from a 9/99-up (#82 11 1 470 125) (url) - Q 2004-06-22 21:10:59 (229 views)
    • Yes, but that's an expensive solution. I'd prefer to somehow (m) - DavidC 2004-06-22 21:27:24 (116 views)
  • I'm having the same problem with my parents very old garage opener. (url) - LA-Sean 2004-06-22 19:33:04 (109 views)
    • I've got the old UGDO, too, so I have a Sears remote on the visor. I'm (m) - DavidC 2004-06-22 20:25:51 (103 views)
  • I haven't heard of anyone pulling and replacing the circuit board like that, but - DavidC 2004-06-22 18:11:16 (103 views)
  • Sam, Have you tried E38.org on the right? (nt) - eric 2004-06-22 17:22:58 (55 views)
    • Eric, yes I checked E38.org but no luck (nt) - sam 2004-06-22 17:34:16 (74 views)
      • Sorry. There may be a homelink site that can help (nt) - eric 2004-06-22 18:07:56 (100 views)