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Programming Garage Door Openers and Gates
Both standard and rolling code-equipped garage door openers and gates can be programmed by following the outlined
procedures.
Precautions
When programming the HomeLink® Wireless Control System, you may be operating a garage door or
other device. Make sure that people and objects are out of the way to prevent potential harm or damage.
Do not use this HomeLink Wireless Control System with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop
and reverse feature as required by federal safety standards. (This includes any garage door opener model
manufactured before April 1, 1982.) A garage door opener which cannot detect an object, signaling the
door to stop and reverse, does not meet current federal safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these fea-
tures increases risk of serious injury or death. For more information, please visit our Web site, www.homelink.com.
Retain the original transmitter for further programming procedures (i.e., new vehicle purchase). It is also suggested
that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink Wireless Control System channels be erased for security
purposes.
If programming a garage door opener or gate, it is advised to unplug the device during the HomeLink programming and
also if performing the “cycling” process to prevent possible motor burn-up.
Programming
Note:
For best results, replace the battery in the handheld transmitter with a new battery before programming. If your
garage door opener receiver (located in the garage) is equipped with an antenna, make sure the antenna is hanging
straight down.
1. For first-time programming, press and hold the
two outside buttons until the indicator light begins
to flash (after 20 seconds). Release both buttons.
Note:
Some vehicles may require the ignition switch
to be turned to the second (or “accessory” ) position
during the programming process.
2. Hold the end of your handheld transmitter between
1 and 3 inches away from the HomeLink surface
(located on your visor or overhead console) keeping
the indicator light in view.
3. Using both hands, simultaneously push the
handheld transmitter button and the desired
HomeLink button. DO NOT release the buttons until
step 4 has been completed.
4. Press and hold the trained HomeLink button and
observe the indicator light.
• If the indicator light is solid/continuous, training is
complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed and released.
• If the indicator light blinks rapidly for 2 seconds and then turns a solid/continuous light, proceed with the following
training instructions for a rolling code device. A second person may make the following steps quicker and easier.
Please use a ladder or other device. Do not stand on your vehicle to perform the next steps.
5. To program the remaining two buttons, follow steps 2 through 4.
Rolling Code Programming
Rolling code garage door openers which are “code-protected” and manufactured after 1996 may be determined by the-
following:
• Reference the garage door opener owner’s manual for verification.
• The handheld transmitter appears to program the HomeLink Universal Transceiver but does not activate the garage
door.
• Press and hold the trained HomeLink button. The garage door opener has the rolling code feature if the indicator light
flashes rapidly and then turns solid after 2 seconds.
