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When Driving

Switches and Controls

 Pre-programming the HomeLink 

System

NOTE

It is recommended that a new battery be 

placed in the hand-held transmitter of the 

device being programmed to HomeLink 

for quicker training and accurate 

transmission of the radio-frequency signal.



 Verify that there is a remote control 

transmitter available for the device you 

would like to program.



 Disconnect the power to the device.

 Programming the HomeLink 

System

CAUTION

When programming a garage door 

opener or a gate, disconnect the power 

to these devices before performing 

programming. Continuous operation 

of the devices could damage the 

motor.

The HomeLink system provides 3 buttons 

which can be individually selected and 

programmed using the transmitters for 

current, on-market devices as follows:
1.  Disconnect the power to the garage 

door opener or gate programmed to the 

hand-held transmitter.

2.  Position the end of your hand-held 

transmitter 2.5—7.5 cm (1—3 inches) 

away from the HomeLink button you 

wish to program while keeping the 

indicator light in view.

3.  Simultaneously press and hold both 

the chosen HomeLink and hand-held 

transmitter buttons. 

Do not release 

the buttons until step 3 has been 

completed.

NOTE

Some gate operators and garage door 

openers may require you to replace this 

Programming Step 2 with procedures 

noted in the “Gate Operator/Canadian 

Programming” section.

4.  After the HomeLink indicator light 

changes from a slow to a rapidly 

blinking light, release both the 

HomeLink and hand-held transmitter 

buttons.

NOTE

If the HomeLink indicator light does not 

change to a rapidly blinking light, contact 

HomeLink at 

www.homelink.com

 or call 

1-800-355-3515

 for assistance.

5.  Connect the power to the garage door 

opener or gate programmed to the 

hand-held transmitter.

6.  Firmly press and hold the programmed 

HomeLink button for five seconds, 

and then release it. Perform this 

operation two times to activate the door 

or gate. If the door or gate does not 

activate, press and hold the just-trained 

HomeLink button and observe the 

indicator light.

  If the indicator light stays on 

constantly, programming is complete 

and your device should activate when 

the HomeLink button is pressed and 

released.

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