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Programming Homelink(R) Transceiver Codes






PROGRAMMING HOMELINK(R) TRANSCEIVER CODES

WARNING: Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dangerous gas. Do not run the vehicle's exhaust while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death.

WARNING: Your motorized door or gate may open and close while you are training the HomeLink(R) transceiver if the vehicle is in range of the motorized device. Do not train the HomeLink(R) transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. A moving door or gate can cause serious injury or death to people and pets or damage to objects.

NOTE: When programming a garage door opener, it is advised to park outside the garage. It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to the HomeLink(R) transceiver for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal.

NOTE: If programing the HomeLink(R) transceiver is unsuccessful using the following procedure, refer to the Owner's Manual.

Programming Common HomeLink(R) Transceiver Codes (Compass Mini - Trip Computer (CMTC) Equipped Models)

- Press and hold the two outer HomeLink(R) transceiver buttons, and release only when the indicator light begins to flash (after 20 seconds). Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat step one to program a second and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink(R) transceiver buttons.
- Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 3-8 cm (1-3 inches) away from the HomeLink(R) transceiver buttons while keeping the indicator light in view.
- Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink(R) transceiver button that you want to train and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until step 4 has been completed.

NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace this Programming Step 3 with procedures noted in the "Gate Operator/Canadian Programming".

- The HomeLink(R) transceiver indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink(R) successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons after the indicator light changes from the slow to rapid flash.
- Press and hold the just trained HomeLink(R) transceiver button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the button is pressed and released.

NOTE: To program the remaining two buttons, begin with "Programming" step 2. Do not repeat step 1.

If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with "Programming" steps 6-8 to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener).

- At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the "learn" or "smart" button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit.
- Firmly press and release the "learn" or "smart" button. (The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.)

NOTE: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step 8.

- Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the programmed HomeLink(R) transceiver button. Repeat the "press/hold/release" sequence a second time, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming.

The HomeLink(R) transceiver should now activate your rolling code equipped device.

NOTE: To program the remaining two HomeLink(R) transceiver buttons, begin with "Programming" step 2. Do not repeat step 1.

Programming Common HomeLink(R) Transceiver Codes (Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Equipped Models)

- Press and hold the two outer HomeLink(R) transceiver buttons, the EVIC will display "CLEARING CHANNELS" , do not release the buttons until "CHANNELS CLEARED" is displayed on the EVIC (after approximately 20 seconds). Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat step one to program a second and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink(R) transceiver buttons. The HomeLink(R) transceiver is now in the train (or learning) mode
- Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 3-8 cm (1-3 inches) away from the HomeLink(R) transceiver buttons while keeping the EVIC display in view.
- Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink(R) transceiver button that you want to train and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until step 4 has been completed. The EVIC will display "CHANNEL X TRAINING", once the HomeLink(R) transceiver is programmed the EVIC will display "CHANNEL X TRAINED". X refers to the desired channel being trained (1,2 or 3).

NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace this Programming Step 3 with procedures noted in the "Gate Operator/Canadian Programming" section.

- Once "CHANNEL X TRAINED" is displayed on the EVIC, release both buttons. Programming is now complete. When the HomeLink(R) transceiver button is subsequently pressed, "CHANNEL X TRANSMIT" is displayed on the EVIC and your device should be activated, (garage door should open).

NOTE: To program the remaining two buttons, begin with "Programming" step 2. Do not repeat step 1.

If the EVIC display shows "CHANNEL X TRANSMIT" (where X is channel 1,2 or 3) but your device does not activate, the device may be equipped with a "rolling code" system. Continue with the following steps five through seven to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener manufactured after 1995). The assistance of a second person may make the following programming steps quicker and easier.

- At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the "learn" or "smart" button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit.
- Firmly press and release the "learn" or "smart" button. (The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.)

NOTE: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step 8.

- Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the programmed HomeLink(R) transceiver button. Repeat the "press/hold/release" sequence a second time, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming.

The HomeLink(R) transceiver should now activate your rolling code equipped device.

NOTE: To program the remaining two HomeLink(R) transceiver buttons, begin with "Programming" step 2. Do not repeat step 1.

Canadian Programming/Gate Programming

Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to "time-out" (or quit) after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for the HomeLink(R) transceiver to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to "time-out" in the same manner.

If you live in Canada or you are having difficulties programming a gate operator by using the "Programming" procedures (regardless of where you live), replace "Programming Common HomeLink(R) Transceiver Codes" step 3 with the following:

NOTE: When programming a garage door opener or gate operator, it is advised to unplug the device or move the vehicle out of range during the "cycling" process to prevent possible overheating.

- 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink(R) transceiver button while you press and release every two seconds ("cycle") your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has successfully been accepted. (On CMTC equipped vehicles, the indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly.) (On EVIC equipped vehicles, the EVIC will display "CHANNEL X TRAINING" and then "CHANNEL X TRAINED".) Proceed with "Programming" step 4 to complete.
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