![]() ![]() Press and release the "learn" or "smart" button (the name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer but a black button with a red LED is common). If there is difficulty locating the training button, reference the garage door opener's manual or contact Homelink at +1-80. At the garage door opener receiver (aka, at the motorhead unit) in the garage, locate the "learn" or "smart" button (usually near where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the unit). Apparently, you have to do the non-rolling code stuff above first then, if you find you have rolling codes (based on the indicator light action described in 1b avove), then proceed as described below. The Homelink people warn "Do not stand on your vehicle to perform the next steps" (duh).Ġ. Note: A second person may make the following steps quicker and easier. Press and hold the now-trained HomeLink button and observe the indicator light.Ī) If the Homelink indicator light is solid and continuous, training is complete and your garage door should activate when the HomeLink button is momentarily pressed and released.ī) If the indicator light blinks rapidly for 2 seconds and then turns to a solid and continuous light, proceed with the following training instructions for a rolling code device. HOW TO TELL IF YOU HAVE ROLLING CODES: (i.e., encrypted codes)ġ. Note: Apparently "Canadian Instructions" are slightly different go figure. That's it (if you have a simple GDO) the rapid flashing indicates successful training of Homelink. When the Homelink indicator light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be released. DO NOT release both buttons until the HomeLink indicator light flashes slowly and then rapidly.ģ. ![]() Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold both the desired HomeLink button (e.g., button #1) and the hand held remote's transmitter button.Ģ. Position your hand-held remote transmitter 1 to 3 inches away from the HomeLink surface (located on your overhead sunroof panel), keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view (the closer the better in most cases).ġ. This first procedure assumes a fixed code GDO (not rolling codes - instructions for which will come later).Ġ. Note: You will have five minutes to carry out the re-programming. The Homelink system is now in programming mode. ![]() Only then (after the LED flashes slowly for about 20 seconds) should you release the button. Let the LED flash slowly for about 20 seconds.ģ. To put the Homelink buttons into programming mode, press the desired button that you would like to reprogram and keep it pressed until the LED starts to flash slowly.Ģ. You can program the Homelink after a reset or you must put the Homelink into "programming mode".ġ. Note: Do not repeat this step unless you wish to wipe out all existing settings!).Ġ. That's it the old settings are now wiped out for all three buttons. Keep holding both outside buttons until the Homelink LED flashes rapidly (this will take about 20 seconds). Simultaneously press and hold the two outside buttons (#1 and #3) of your Homelink control unitģ. Set the ignition with your key to the ACC2 position (no need to start the engine).Ģ. To reset all three Homelink buttons at once:ġ. You do not need to reset but you might wish to erase all buttons when you obtain the car or sell the car. The reason 'they say' this is because it's a recording weak signal in = weak signals out ('they say'). 'They say" it is best to have a strong battery in the remote before you program your Homelink transmitter in your BMW overhead. Programming information can be found in this generic Homelink video. Surprisingly, I had trouble finding concise instructions in one spot for programming the BMW Homelink Garage Door Opener (GDO) in my 2002 BMW E39 so I re-wrote what I found out here as a GDO DIY. DIY for programming the Homelink Garage Door Opener (GDO). ![]()
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