Garage Door Opener Transmitter: Testing and Inspection

Integrated Home Link garage door opener (option)

Fixed code programming

1. Press the two outer buttons (button 1 and 3) of the keypad and hold for approx. 20 seconds until the indicator lamp begins to flash rapidly. Then release both buttons. This deletes the factory-set codes and all previously programmed transmitter channels. This operation does not require to be repeated for the other programming buttons.
2. Press the Home Link button which is to be programmed until the LED begins to flash slowly. Then release the button. The control unit of the garage door opener will now remain in learning mode for 5 minutes.
3. Then hold the original transmitter in front of the vehicle, approx. 0-30 cm from the radio module (see learning position). Depending on the original system concerned, it may be necessary to carry out several attempts at different distances. Each attempted learning position should be maintained for at least 15 to a maximum of 45 seconds before trying out another position.
4. Successful completion of the learning process is indicated by three flashes of the fog lights, signalling the end of the learning procedure.
5. The fog lights will light up once if the five-minute period for learning mode is exceeded.
Repeat steps 2 to 4 to programme other buttons.

Alternating code programming

Check whether the garage or gate drive (or another system) is equipped with an alternating code system. The following must be noted in this connection:
1. Refer to the instruction manual for the garage door drive.
2. The hand-held transmitter appears to have completed the learning process correctly, but does not activate the garage door.
3. Press and hold the Home Link button which has been programmed with the original transmitter. In the case of an alternating code system, the Home Link LED will flash rapidly for 2 seconds and then remain constantly lit for 3 seconds. This pattern is repeated for a maximum of 20 seconds.
4. If the integrated garage door opener has been programmed with an alternating code system, after programming it must be synchronised with this system before it will work properly.

Alternating code synchronisation

The vehicle must be within radio range of the garage door drive, with ignition on.
1. Locate the setting button of the garage door drive. The precise location and colour of the button may vary according to manufacturer (see operating instructions for the garage door drive: "Teaching additional handheld transmitters").
2. Press the setting button of the garage door drive (note: after step 2, step 3 must normally be started within 30 seconds).
3. Press and release the previously programmed Home Link button. It may be necessary to press the programmed Home Link button several times in order to end the synchronisation process. This is dependent on the type of garage door system and must be ascertained by referring to the operating instructions for the garage door drive.

Home Link should now have learnt the complete alternating code system and it should be possible to operate the garage door drive via Home Link.

Deleting channels
Individual channels can only be reprogrammed individually, they cannot be deleted individually. The three programmed channels can be jointly deleted as follows: Press the 2 outermost buttons (button 1 and 3) on the keypad simultaneously and hold for 20 seconds until the indicator lamp begins to flash rapidly. Then release both buttons within 10 seconds. The Home Link channels are now deleted.

NOTE: It is recommended to erase the programming of the Home Link system before selling the vehicle.

Reprogramming an individual channel
In order to programme a different remote-controlled system on a currently assigned Home Link button, proceed as follows. The existing programming for this button will be lost as a result.

1. Press the button to be programmed. The indicator light will either flash rapidly for 2 seconds and then light up in continuous mode for 3 seconds (alternating code system), or it will light up in continuous mode from the outset. After 20 seconds the LED will begin to flash slowly. Then release the button. The garage door opener system will now remain in learning mode for 5 minutes.
2. Continue the procedure as described above (fixed code programming/ alternating code programming).

The previous programming will then be deleted and the newly programmed device can be operated.

NOTE: A list of all Home Link-compatible hand-held transmitters is available from the following fax-back number/internet address:
- +49 (0) 6838 907 283 3333
- www.homelink.com

Further information is also available from the free Home Link hotline on 0) 0800 0466 354 65.
Home Link is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls.