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Only two months to make the habit but it's a tough two months. My last car was a 2003 so every time I get in the bronco I sit there for 2 seconds... As if The keyhole will magically reveal itself allowing me to start the car.

And for the kids, if "girlfriend" made them squeamish imagine how much fun you could have with the word "lover"
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As an alternative to having a garage door controller in the Bronco, you could just add a 'Homelink Visor' typically included on just the LUX upgrade. (Not sure why it's not universal as the Japanese and Korean vehicles include it almost all the time.) The Part number is M2DZ-7804105-CB. Look at post #5 and #7 in this thread.

Added benefits:
- It goes dead after a time, so no risk of it being in the Bronco with the Doors/Roof off or window open. (It will re-energize when doors get opened, tho).
- No risk of it falling off when getting out of the Bronco.
- Will be there is doors are removed.
- Claimed to be 'Plug & Play'
Downside?
- Costs a little more.
 

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I used a good wide velcro strip and stuck mine under the ledge above the radio under the e-locker and other switches. They are not noticeable, they both Chamberland openers and fit fine. You don't notice them with the top or door off. I will get a picture when I get moving this morning.
 

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OCD about denting the visor? You’re going to have a coronary when you see what it does after rubbing against that super soft plastic door panel. All you gotta do is look at that plastic the wrong way and it scuffs.

As for the GF, tell the daughter she’s “my squeeze“
 

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I took the little metal clip off the opener and used double sided tape to stick it on the top side of the visor. Been perfect for me so far.
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I just removed the metal clip and threw it in the cubby where the USB outlets are.

Ideally, as others had mentioned, a smart garage door solution would be the way to go. Unfortunately, my apartment garage is detached and has no wifi access, so I have to live with the transponder.
 

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I used a good wide velcro strip and stuck mine under the ledge above the radio under the e-locker and other switches. They are not noticeable, they both Chamberland openers and fit fine. You don't notice them with the top or door off. I will get a picture when I get moving this morning.
Same. Pulled off the metal clip, used some 3M surface mounting tape, put it on the vertical surface directly above my Aux switches.

For me; $5 of tape > $330 Homelink visor mod.
 

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This is where I velcro them.
 

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