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1996 Ford Bronco Homelink Install in Overhead Console

1996 Ford Bronco · Install · Moderate

Documented by SuperMotors from aschessla’s photos

A Homelink module taken from a Ford Explorer was fitted into the overhead console headliner of a 1996 Ford Bronco. The module was bench tested and programmed first, then wired into the overhead console harness on key-on power and mounted behind a trimmed opening ahead of the sun visor.

  1. Step 1

    Obtain a Homelink module. The owner used a module from a Ford Explorer.

    Homelink module from a Ford Explorer (1996 Ford Bronco)

  2. Step 2

    Bench test the module before installing it to confirm it works. The owner programmed the module at this stage.

    Testing just to make sure it works! I meant ahead and programmed it at this time. (1996 Ford Bronco)

  3. Step 3

    Identify the wires in the overhead console harness. The owner reports the white/red wire is power in the Key On position, the black/blue wire is 12v constant, and black is ground.

    This is the wire harness for the overhead console. I ended up using the white/red wire which is power in the Key On position. The black/blu… (1996 Ford Bronco)

  4. Step 4

    Test the harness wires and choose the supply wire. The owner powered the module from the white/red key-on wire rather than constant power, so a broken window cannot be used to open the garage while the truck is off, and notes that wire rests at ground with the key off.

    Testing wires. I decided to power the module with the key only to prevent someone from breaking the window and opening the garage when the… (1996 Ford Bronco) Power with the key in run. (1996 Ford Bronco)

  5. Step 5

    Tap the power and ground wires into the overhead console harness.

    Power and ground tapped in. (1996 Ford Bronco)

  6. Step 6

    Trace the opening for the module on the headliner and check the position against the sun visor. The owner placed the buttons just in front of the sun visor.

    Tracing the opening. I wanted the buttons just in front of the sun visor. (1996 Ford Bronco) Here's an idea of how it will look with the visor in place. (1996 Ford Bronco)

  7. Step 7

    Trim the headliner to the traced outline with an exacto knife. The owner also had to trim some of the headliner backing, about 1/8 inch thick, so the module cover would snap in.

    Used an exacto knife to trim the headliner. I ended up having to trim some of the headliner backing so the module cover would snap in. Ther… (1996 Ford Bronco) Just another view. Click on the image and you can see the headliner thickness a little better. (1996 Ford Bronco)

  8. Step 8

    Fit the module into the opening and snap the cover in place. The owner added a drop of super glue because one side of the cover would not stay secure, and warns the mounting tabs are not the push-together releasable type and the cover appears to be one-time use once installed.

    Module in and cover in place. I added a drop of super glue as the cover would not stay secure on one side. They appear to be one-time use o… (1996 Ford Bronco)

  9. Step 9

    The photos end with the finished console and the first use of the buttons. The owner reports the finished install looks clean and OEM, and that reception from the module is much better than the handheld remote stored in the overhead console cubby, which had to be right at the door to reach.

    All finished up. Looks very clean and OEM! (1996 Ford Bronco) 1st real use to close the garage as I head out!!! The module gets much better reception vs the garage hand held in the overhead console cub… (1996 Ford Bronco)

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