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I know I am not the only one that has struggled to get the HomeLink device in their car working with their garage door opener. Today I finally got my car's HomeLink device to work. What did I have to do? A new programming sequence? No! All I had to do was upgrade the HomeLink device that came with my car to the latest model available. Problem solved! And the well documented programing sequence worked correctly the first time! My E38 was produced 4/2000 and is a 2001 MY. The original part # on mine is 61318380869. The latest compatible part as of this writing is 61316981941. Last week I on ebay I found the latest version available for $22 plus shipping. I bought it knowing there was no guarantee it would work; but knowing I could afford to take a chance at that price. Installing it was a breeze; I recommend prying out the overhead lights first; watch out though as the tabs on the panel that holds the HomeLink device are fragile on a 18+ year old car. Simply disconnect the old one, and plug the new one in and put the panel back first, then the light. What is the difference between the two models? I don't know, but I can imagine that the HomeLink protocol has likely evolved over the years and that the newer part # has been upgraded accordingly. Regardless, the newer part # works for me. FWIW, my garage door opener is a Genie PowerMax 1500; it was installed around 2013, and the serial number on it also contains a 2013 date. My remote control is a G3T-A and is software version 2.0.7. Following the recommended procedures for my Genie garage door opener, I placed the remote in Intellicode 1 mode before programming the HomeLink device in the car. Hope this helps someone else!

If one installs a new GDO (garage door opener)...there's another go-around, too. You can purchase a HOMELINK REPEATER (aka "bridge") that will convert your old UGDO (universal garage door opener) HOMELINK signal so that it can communicate with the new GDOs that have the newer "protocol". If you go to the homelink website ( https://homelink.com/program/instruc.../0/0/usenglish )...you will see references to a "bridge" for older UGDO units that won't communicate with newer GDOs. My home was built in 1991 and when I had to replace the original 1991 built Chamberlain GDO (in 2012)...my e38 and e53 UGDO (homelink) would not communicate with it until I installed the "bridge" (homelink repeater) pictured below and discussed at the link above. I found it on ebay or amazon.com and paid somewhere around $25 for it (back then). BTW, my 2013 f06 650ix didn't need the repeater & its remote...I was able to program the f06 directly to the new (2012) GDO using the remotes that came with it...the 2013 f06 apparently uses the new HOMELINK protocol. Below is a picture of a HOMELINK REPEATER that can bridge the communication gap of the old UGDOs (with amber or green LEDs) found in the e38/e39/e46/e53 BMWs:

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Originally Posted by Thresher ...The latest compatible part as of this writing is 61316981941.... Great info, thanks! I like this approach better than the repeater device mentioned by Qsilver7 , although both options help keep our cars relevant and practical.

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hello everyone.. i need help with installing homelink for BMW E46 318ci..my car have no pre-wiring.. its europe car do i need to buy a harness for the job? and what parts i need and parts number to get that job done?? thx  

In the US the harness is already there and it's plug and play. In other markets, I don't know.  

you're better off getting an E60 mirror with the buttons built into the mirror. Then it becomes plug and play. I think this is the cheaper and easier solution period. Otherwise, your car has to be prewired for home link and you have to cut a hole for it.  

^^^ THIS ^^^ I bought a used E70 homelink mirror off of the auction site for $18, and it was a simple swap and running switched power to the mirror. Works great.  

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as long as its pre-wired for homelink its as easy as removing the panel, Small slice in fabric, plug in, and done.  

i agree get the mirror with the buttons. also one with the built in compass. https://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1097788  

wfx32 said: i agree get the mirror with the buttons. also one with the built in compass. https://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1097788 Click to expand...

Overboost said: You just need a repeater if you have a Chamberlain garage door opener. I had the same problem and fixed it in 2 minutes with the repeater. https://www.amazon.com/LiftMaster-855lm-Homelink-Repeater-Kit/dp/B01GWD4LUI Click to expand...

got garage door opener homelink from junkyard a while back. fitted to my car. able to sync with (community) gate. no problem opening and closing gate. tried many times syncing with my own garage. I guess I stop trying after browsing thru thread linked by wfx32, something about homelink/garage door year incompatibility.  

You just need a repeater if you have a Chamberlain garage door opener. I had the same problem and fixed it in 2 minutes with the repeater. https://www.amazon.com/LiftMaster-855lm-Homelink-Repeater-Kit/dp/B01GWD4LUI  

Some openers have a rotating code and some units are not compatible. My dad bought a Camry hybrid last year and couldn't figure out how to connect to his rotating code opener. Turned out to be very simple, but really required two people. There's a button on the opener that will sync them. I had a 2002 Sebring with the door opener. When we parted the car out I kept the module. Very simple 12v and ground and still works. I'm going to have it sewn into the driver side visor in my Barracuda convertible when I get to that point.  

I know that the built-in mirror system is more common, and maybe that can be a solution for you. I have the HomeLink 60-HMLKV5BLK wireless garage door opener control system, and it works perfectly fine for me, I don't feel the need to change it. If you have trouble finding the solution I suggest to search for a professional in this sphere. I know that the experts from https://www.advantagegd.com/okotoks-garage-door-repair are highly recommended and do a good job.  

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Episode 1 - A Master of Circumstance (29 March)

Stripped of aristocratic privilege, Count Alexander Rostov is sentenced to life imprisonment at the Metropol Hotel; contending with allies and foes alike, it's nine-year-old Nina and her unexpected friendship that changes his life.

Episode 2 - An Invitation (5 April)

Episode 3 – The Last Rostov (12 April)

Episode 4 – Good Times (19 April)

Episode 5 – An Arrival (26 April)

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Episode 7 – TBA (10 May)

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A Russian aristocrat is spared from death and placed on house arrest while the Bolshevik Revolution plays out before him. A Russian aristocrat is spared from death and placed on house arrest while the Bolshevik Revolution plays out before him. A Russian aristocrat is spared from death and placed on house arrest while the Bolshevik Revolution plays out before him.

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I want to connect the factory garage door control on my1999 528i. What Homelink repeater do I need to connect with my Liftmaster opener? My opener has a yellow antenna wire. Please include part number.  

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I'm a little unclear on your question. If all you are asking is how to program the buttons on your car to open your garage door, just follow the instructions in your garage door opener user manual.  

My garage door opener has never worked. I bought the bridge as well, I wish someone will come help me out lol.  

If I recall correctly, don't follow the instructions in your BMW owner's manual. Follow the instructions in your garage door opener user manual.  

Thank you for all the help. I ordered a Homelink repeater and should get it next week. I will let everyone know how things go.  

Can someone educate me a bit? In my 2006 X5 E53 (same era as E39), I simply programmed my buttons on the X5 ceiling console and the garage door opener button and it has worked fine. My GDO is a Liftmaster circa 2007. PS: What is the purpose of the HomeLink thingy?  

Some GDO's have fixed code and some have rolling codes as well as Homelink. Simply they can't talk to each other even though they are both on rolling and have the same frequency range.( see attachment in post #2) The homelink thingy picks up the signal from the car and sends it to the GDO. Nothing else. NA is on 315mhz and EU is on 433,92mhz I was looking everywhere for an European homelink. They are as rare as a pink unicorn, but I was lucky and some Lithuanian dude had one that I bought. Then the brand new GDO didn't talk Homelink even though my home lights did. So I bought a cheap Chinese translator box that did that. Some other GDO's just do pair with Homelink, like yours did. It depends on the learning procedure. I had to press 2 buttons on the GDO and probably Homelink didn't like it. On my home lights once they are both in pairing mode, I had to press just homelink and bam, 22 years old e39 puts my lights on in the house from my driveway. Sent from my SM-G986B using Tapatalk  

I tried to pair the homelink in my 2003 540i to a 2017 ish Chamberlain. No go. It does pair with older Genies one uses a rolling code. For now I just use the clicker. Not worth buying the repeater for now.  

Just and FYI…a used repeater may not cost that much…have you searched for one on eBay or amazon.com?  

I installed the Homelink repeater to my Liftmaster 8500 side shaft opener today. I had to install the wall control so as to have a learn button. The 8500 does not have a learn button built in. I followed the instructions that came with the repeater and now the factory control buttons on my 1999 528i communicate with my opener.  

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Warning: Spoilers ahead for the finale of A Gentleman in Moscow.

• Count Rostov finds family, love, and purpose in his confinement at the Metropol Hotel, despite his initial imprisonment.
• The ending of A Gentleman in Moscow remains ambiguous, leaving Alexander's fate open to interpretation.
• Love and sacrifice are the central themes of the show, as Alexander risks everything to ensure the safety and happiness of his found family.

The ending of A Gentleman in Moscow brings with it the conclusion of Alexander Rostov's story, with his 35-year stretch of imprisonment inside Moscow's Metropol Hotel coming to a halt. After returning home from Paris in 1918 to save his grandmother from the violence of Russia's Bolshevik revolution , Count Rostov is sentenced to life imprisonment for his status as a member of the nation's ruling class. However, instead of being locked in a prison cell, Ewan McGregor's character is confined to the walls of a luxury hotel in the nation's capital.

Alexander's is spared execution, unlike so many of his other social peers. The reason for the leniency is Alexander being incorrectly credited with a poem titled "Where is our Purpose Now?" The literary work, actually written in 1913 by Alexander's old friend, Mishka, was partially credited as inciting the Revolution. The count manages to carve out some level of existence for himself at the Metropol , with the novelty of his situation quickly wearing off. Along the way, Alexander Rostov finds the family he'd never had before, giving a man who'd lost everything something else to lose.

The Paramount/Showtime limited series A Gentleman in Moscow is led by Golden Globe and Emmy winner Ewan McGregor and his wife Mary Elizabeth Winstead.

What Happens To Alexander Rostov After He Leaves The Metropol Hotel Explained

The post-escape fate of mcgregor's character is unknown.

At the end of A Gentleman in Moscow episode 8, "Adieu," Alexander dons his hat and strolls through the doors of the Metropol Hotel. After all the phones in the building ring at once as Richard Vanderwhile's signal that Sofia is safe, Alexander can depart while knowing his surrogate daughter is in trusted hands. While Alexander is shown successfully leaving the building , the other side of the door isn't shown, so it's impossible to confirm what happens to the Count after this scene. Even the show's narrator, an older Sofia, confirms that she never knew what her father did next.

"I discovered that Papa had escaped the hotel, but what happened after remains a mystery. I like to imagine [Alexander and Anna] finally free, living out the rest of their lives together. They gave me the greatest gift of life. I'll keep them in my heart. Always. "

The sequence that's shown of Alexander's reunion with Anna in "Adieu" is shot in the same 4:3 aspect ratio as A Gentleman in Moscow 's flashbacks sequences, which were often from Count Rostov's point of view. However, as Sofia confirms that she never saw her parents again , this particular scene can't be a memory. Instead, what's being shown is Sofia's imaginings, dreaming of the two people who risked so much to save her enjoying a well-deserved, peaceful life.

Alexander does still have his stolen Finnish passport when he leaves the hotel, so it is possible he was able to flee the country and reunite with Anna.

The black apples shown during this scene are another sign that it's nothing more than Sofia's fantasy . Earlier in the same episode, Alexander tells the Metropol staff of an old legend from when he was growing up. The story tells of a tree hidden deep in the woods, bearing " Apples as black as coal ." If a person found and ate the apples, they would have the chance to live their life anew. Alexander immediately adds that he wouldn't eat the apples if he were to find them today, as despite his tumultuous life, it's a journey he doesn't regret.

Alexander is never shown telling Sofia this same story, but the presence of the black apples in the story's closing sequence suggests that he did share the tale with her at some point.

How & Why Sofia Flees Russia At The End Of A Gentleman In Moscow

Sofia's one-way trip to america took careful planning.

Despite being a staunch patriot, Alexander is still of the opinion that Sofia would have a better life in America than she would if she were to stay in Russia. Thankfully, Alexander's spying on the country's top brass in A Gentleman in Moscow episode 7 , "An Assembly," also presents an opportunity for McGregor's character to send his daughter to safety. The scheme is carried out in collaboration with Alexander's American ally , Richard Vanderwhile, who plans the operation for them.

Only Sofia is granted asylum by the Americans, with Alexander telling his daughter that the request for himself and Anna to receive the same treatment was simply too much to ask.

With the recordings from the meeting in her possession, Sofia heads to Paris as part of a musical tour. After performing, she cuts her hair short and changes her clothes to blend in with the crowd and leaves without being spotted. The powers that be grow wise to her scheme, as they move her performance slot from before the interval to the penultimate position in the running order. Thankfully, Sofia still has just enough time and barely manages to avoid being detected. After arriving at the American embassy in Paris, Vanderwhile arranges for Sofia to be flown to the USA .

Where Alexander Rostov Stands With Osip Glebnikov At The End Of A Gentleman In Moscow

Alexander & osip exchange declarations of friendship.

Alexander's relationship with Osip Glebnikov is intentionally unclear throughout A Gentleman in Moscow . Although Osip is essentially responsible for making sure Alexander doesn't break the terms of his sentence by leaving the Metropol, Alexander's jailer chooses to spend more time with his prisoner than is necessary for him to perform his duties. They engage in etiquette lessons, debates about literature, and even start to watch movies together. However, it mostly seems as though Osip is forcing the interactions to take place. Despite the ambiguity of their arrangement, Osip admits in the finale that he values their relationship .

The story of Ewan McGregor's Alexander Rostov from A Gentleman in Moscow shares some strong parallels to that of the actor's Star Wars character.

While warning McGregor's character of the danger Sofia is in - and by extension, Alexander himself - Osip says, " I like you, Alexander. I think of you as a friend ." The count replies in his signature guarded style: " As do I you, in a manner of speaking ." Osip may not have been the most valued figure to Alexander in his day-to-day life, but their friendship offered both men a different perspective. In addition, Osip also assisted Alexander return to the Metropol undetected following Sofia's trip to the hospital - an act that could have had both characters severely punished, if not killed.

Osip is also instrumental in making sure Anna departs for Finland without Alexander. By the time of "Adieu," Osip's wife and daughter are dead. So, Osip wants to make sure Alexander's family doesn't suffer the same fate.

Did Alexander Leave Manager Leplevsky To Die?

Alexander finally takes the revenge he's been trying to avoid.

Leplevsky is the biggest villain throughout the story of A Gentleman in Moscow , with Alexander's life at the Metropol Hotel becoming more difficult as his nemesis rises through the ranks. With Alexander's planned departure from the hotel imminent, it initially seems as though he's willing to let bygones be bygones and spare Leplevsky any acts of revenge. Unfortunately for the hotel manager, his last-minute discovery of Alexander's plan to escape results in McGregor needing to take action .

After arming himself with the dueling pistols from the manager's office, Alexander chains up Leplevsky in the bowels of the Metropol Hotel.

After arming himself with the dueling pistols from the manager's office, Alexander chains up Leplevsky in the bowels of the Metropol Hotel. At the same time, he incinerates the files the manager had been collating about the hotel's staff - Alexander and Sofia included. Leplevsky begs to be set free as Alexander departs , with the exchange between the two adversaries suggesting it would be a while before anyone finds the trapped hotel boss. So, while Alexander doesn't directly murder Manager Leplevsky, he could still be responsible for his death.

How Alexander's Imprisonment In The Metropol Hotel Was The Beginning Of His Life (Not The End)

Alexander rostov's personal life somehow flourished at the metropol.

When Alexander was sentenced to life imprisonment, he was in his early thirties. His only surviving family member was his grandmother, whom he had helped escape the country four years previously. In addition, he was estranged from Mishka - his oldest friend. Alexander had never married, nor fathered any children. Despite his life of wealth and privilege that had preceded his incarceration, he was deeply alone. Somewhat surprisingly, Alexander's decades trapped in the Metropol led to some of the most important relationships in his life .

Despite the early trauma of seeing Prince Nikolai being dragged out of the hotel to be shot in the street in A Gentleman in Moscow episode 1 , Alexander went on to hit a rich vein of social bonds. His friendship with Nina was vital during the early stages of his sentence, and although the pair struggled to stay on the same political wavelengths at times, their special relationship weathered the storm. Alexander also eventually managed to build bridges with Mishka .

Eventually, Alexander's on-and-off romantic dynamic with Anna Urbanova solidified into a solid foundation of love and trust, with the pair essentially becoming joint parents to Sofia.

If Alexander was a father figure to Nina, then he was essentially a grandfather in his role as generational caretaker when Sofia was left in the count's care. Alexander raised Sofia as his own , while making sure she never forgot her birth mother. Eventually, Alexander's on-and-off romantic dynamic with Anna Urbanova solidified into a solid foundation of love and trust, with the pair essentially becoming joint parents to Sofia. As a result, Alexander hit several milestones during his imprisonment that he either neglected or failed to achieve while he was a free man.

The Real Meaning Of A Gentleman In Moscow's Ending

Alexander's unconfirmed destiny compounds the story of love and loss.

A Gentleman in Moscow , like so many other stories, is about love. However, the show's theme of love is also tied into the concept of loss, and how the two interact with one another. The love that Alexander Rostov has for Anna and Sofia results in him putting their safety first , ensuring they are away from the Metropol Hotel and safely on their respective ways to their new homes at the time of him making his escape attempt.

Alexander Rostov's journey in A Gentleman in Moscow has been full of twists and turns, but the bees in episode 3 serve as a brilliant metaphor.

Alexander is fully aware of the risks to himself, Anna, and Sofia that their plan presents. Still, the love he has for his found family makes him willing to put himself in harm's way if it means there's a chance of a better tomorrow for the daughter he cherishes and the woman he loves. Osip acts in a similar vein by helping Alexander. Despite losing his wife and daughter, Osip chooses not to let his grief turn him bitter and instead makes sure Alexander doesn't suffer the same heartbreak.

Sofia's fantasy of her parents living out their days together is about as perfect an ending as the show can expect, with the unconfirmed nature of the scenario contributing to the dark beauty of the story's conclusion.

Sofia's fantasy of her parents living out their days together is about as perfect an ending as the show can expect , with the unconfirmed nature of the scenario contributing to the dark beauty of the story's conclusion. The trio would never have had the life they'd wanted in the building that brought the three of them together. Knowing this, they give their best effort to free themselves of the restrictions imposed upon them by Alexander's prison sentence. A Gentleman in Moscow 's final episode perfectly encapsulates the tale's message of sacrifice in the name of love.

All episodes of A Gentleman in Moscow are available to stream on Paramount+.

A Gentleman in Moscow

Based on the novel by Amor Towles, A Gentleman in Moscow is a historical dramatic-thriller created by Ben Vanstone for Paramount+ and Showtime. Following the advent of the Russian Revolution, Count Alexander Ilyich Rostov is forced to spend several decades locked away in a hotel room and watch as the country around him transforms.