Universal Transmitter Programming (Fixed Code) - Early Build (Homelink®)

NOTE: A new battery in the hand-held transmitter may allow quicker and easier training due to a more accurate transmission of the radio frequency signal.

NOTE: This procedure is for early build vehicles only.

Verify the hand-held transmitter is operative by pressing a button and observing the illumination of the indicator on the hand-held transmitter.
Turn the ignition to the ON position.
Prepare for programming the universal transmitter by erasing all 3 channels by holding down the 2 outside buttons until the red light begins to flash (20-30 seconds). Release both buttons.

Fig 1: Location of Outside Buttons On Universal Transmitter
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Select 1 of the 3 universal transmitter buttons to be used for programming.
Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter 25-51 mm (1-2 in) from the front surface of the universal transmitter so that the red light on the universal transmitter can still be seen.

NOTE: During programming, the hand-held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting after 2 seconds, which may not be long enough to program the universal transmitter. If programming with this type of hand-held transmitter, continue to hold the button on the universal transmitter while pressing and releasing the hand-held transmitter button every 2 seconds.

Fig 2: Location of Hand-Held Transmitter And Universal Transmitter Button

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

At the same time, press the hand-held transmitter button and the desired button on the universal transmitter until the red light on the universal transmitter flashes first slowly, and then rapidly. Release both buttons when the rapid flashing begins.
Firmly press and hold for 5 seconds and release the just-trained universal transmitter button up to 2 separate times to activate the garage door. If, after 2 separate times, the garage door still does not activate, press and hold the just-trained universal transmitter button and observe the red indicator light.
- If the red indicator light stays on constantly, the programming is complete and the device should activate when the universal transmitter button is pressed and released.
- If the red indicator light blinks rapidly for 2 seconds and then turns to a constant light, carry out the Training a Garage Door Opener Equipped With "Rolling Codes" - Early Build procedure to complete the programming of a rolling code-equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener).