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Old May 19, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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I've read a few threads about not having sufficient overhead lighting at night… specifically the lack of light to find your garage door button.

I simply applied one of those VERY small stick-on "cushions"...the kind you’d put on a very, very small chair leg. (It’s about ¼ inch wide.) I use the Braille method at night, but at least I can find it fast, and without setting off any of the other two remote buttons I have programmed into the car.

I know... I know...it's low tech, and should not be necessary in such a luxury car....but it works!
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Old May 19, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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Good solution!
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Old May 19, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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Can you post a pic or a link to what you bought?
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Old May 19, 2010 | 05:42 PM
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I applied the small dot of the fluorescent brightening agent on them...
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Old May 19, 2010 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by rxets
I applied the small dot of the fluorescent brightening agent on them...
Good idea!!
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Old May 20, 2010 | 12:48 AM
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Ditto here..... I used a very small piece of 1/2 of velcro. Having 3 garage doors, I put a small piece on the first one and the third one. The very first day I brought the car home I couldn't find them (the buttons). Maybe after I train myself where the 1st bay button is, I'll be able to remove it. It's hardly noticeable to someone else. The real fact is they should be where you can see them and actually could be put somewhere within easy reach.

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Old May 20, 2010 | 09:40 AM
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Maakaveli,

Here's a link as an example of what I used... they are just small adhesive pads.

http://www.levelingmounts.com/feltpa...FQ5abQodtDqpLQ

Any hardware store should have something like this...

I tried to post a picture , but could not figure out how to do it.... you'll have to use your imagination!

Thanks
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Old May 20, 2010 | 09:44 AM
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Here's a picture.... I should have looked a little more as to how to post a pic.

See top left for the small adhesive "dot."
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