Programming Homelink® Universal Transmitter - Devices With Code Protection Feature

The Radio Frequency (RF) signals used to operate some home/office systems incorporate a code protection feature. After a channel has been programmed from the hand held transmitter, these systems will need to be trained to accept the signal from the HomeLink® universal transmitter. To check if a system is code protected, operate the appropriate HomeLink® universal transmitter switch. If the status indicator flashes rapidly for 1 to 2 seconds before illuminating permanently, the system has a code protection feature.

Locate the 'Learn' or 'Smart' button at the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage before performing the following steps. This can usually be found directly on the motor-head unit (see the Garage Door Opener manual to identify the 'Learn Button').

Step 1

Turn the ignition On.

Step 2

Press and hold the outer two switches of the HomeLink® universal transmitter until the status indicator begins to flash.

Step 3

Release the swiches.

This initializes the HomeLink® universal transmitter and erases previous settings from all three channels.

Step 4

Place the signal emitting end of the hand held transmitter 2 - 8 cm (1 - 3 inches) away against the underside of the rear view mirror. Keep the status indicator in view.

Simultaneously press and hold the activation switch on the hand held transmitter and the chosen switch of the HomeLink® universal transmitter. The status indicator begins to flash slowly.

NOTE: DO NOT release the buttons until the following step has been completed.

Step 5

The status indicator begins to flash rapidly. This can take up to 60 seconds.

Step 6

Release both switches.

Step 7

Press and release the 'Learn' or 'Smart' switch at the garage door opener receiver. The name and color of the switch may vary by manufacturer.

After the 'Learn' or 'Smart' switch has been released, a status indicator on the garage door opener receiver will continuously lit.

Step 8

NOTE: Perform the following step within 30 seconds.

Return to the vehicle and press and hold the chosen switch of the universal transmitter for 3 seconds to activate the device. Repeat this step up to three times to complete the training.

If the device activates, programming is complete.

Step 9

Turn the ignition Off.

To operate the previously programmed device, press and hold the chosen switch of the universal transmitter. Release the switch when the device begins to operate.