Reprogramming Homelink(R) Transmitter Codes

REPROGRAMMING HOMELINK(R) TRANSCEIVER CODES

WARNING: Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dangerous gas. Do not run the vehicle's exhaust while training the HomeLink(R) transceiver. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

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: If programing the HomeLink(R) transceiver is unsuccessful using the following procedure, refer to the Owner's Manual for the current customer assistance phone number.

Reprogramming Basic HomeLink(R) Transceiver Codes (Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Equipped Vehicles)

To program a device to the HomeLink(R) transceiver using a button previously trained, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink(R) transceiver button. DO NOT release the button. The EVIC will display "CHANNEL X TRANSMIT" for 20 seconds and then change to "CHANNEL X TRAINING". Without releasing the HomeLink(R) transceiver button, proceed to step 2.
2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 3-8 cm (1-3 inches) away from the HomeLink(R) transceiver button while keeping the EVIC display in view.
3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink(R) transceiver button that you want to train and the hand-held transmitter buttons. 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 Reprogramming Step 3 with procedures noted in the "Gate Operator/Canadian Programming".

4. 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: 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 5 through 7 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.

5. 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.
6. 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 7.

7. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the reprogrammed 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 reprogramming.
The HomeLink(R) transceiver should now activate your rolling code equipped device.

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 EVIC equipped vehicles, the EVIC will display "CHANNEL X TRAINING" and then "CHANNEL X TRAINED". Proceed with "Programming" step 4 to complete.