| Will4271 |
I just got my '03 MDX Touring but I am having trouble setting up the garage door opener.
I have a Genie intellicode opener.
I already spend more than 2 hours on it and have almost given up.
I tried the homelink.com website but at no success.
Anyone have same hints that they can share?
Thanks. :) |
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| mdxxxx |
| Have you pressed each button (remote and homelink) simultaneously until the homelink light blinks rapidly? |
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| nwaring |
I also have a Genie with the rolling codes. In the 01 manual I believe I had to do option 2 of the instructions. Basically you hit the program button on the actual Genie head unit then press the homelink button of your choice in the car within 30 seconds. This is from memory so good luck.
Niles:) |
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| AcuraMDX2002 |
I have a Genie Pro Screw Drive and a Genie Intellicode. Both are set-up with the Homelink the same way. I find it rather agravating, too! This is what you should do.
- Erase all previously entered codes just to make sure you're starting with a clean slate.
- Program the Homelink with the remote by pointing the remote at the Homelink unit and pressing the button like the instructions in the MDX manual.
- Find the little button on the Genie which might be under the plastic cover (you might need a ladder).
- Press the Genie button and see the red light flash.
- Have a helper push the Homelink button. I strongly suggest using a helper so you don't have to press the Genie button and run down the ladder, get into the X, and press the Homelink button all within 30 seconds.
- See the red light stop flashing!
- That's it!
DISCLAIMER: I wrote these instructions from memory and there might be some missing steps! The thing to remember is that the Homelink will not work with the Genie unless you find and press this little button! If you need more help, I'd be happy to reprogram mine and acurately post the steps. I could also post a pic of the little button, if that would help. |
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| omarv |
| I would love a pic of the little button on the Genie. I too am having trouble programming my homelink and have almost given up. Way too complicated! |
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| srpbep |
May be complicated but it IS WORTH IT.
The Homelink is a really nice option:
** Never needs to have the battery changed.
** Can operate multiple doors/devices (we have two garage doors, both are progammed in).
** Great range (50% greater than our normal remote).
IMHO, should be standard equipment on all cars!!!! |
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| dmcconaghie |
quote:
Originally posted by omarv
I would love a pic of the little button on the Genie. I too am having trouble programming my homelink and have almost given up. Way too complicated!
omarv,
Ask, and you shall receive. Here's a picture I just snapped of the little button on the Genie. When you take the cover off where the light bulbs are, it's on the left hand side, right next to the light socket (well, at least on my Genie, that's where it is). The button is on the top and the little light is right below it.
I have yet to program my homelink with the Genie, just because DH and I have been doing so much traveling for work. Can't seem to get us both home at the same time with enough energy to do that, let alone anything else! I did try by myself, but AcuraMDX2002 is correct, you need a helper so you don't fall down the ladder while trying to get back to the X within the allotted 30 seconds. I speak from experience (and I'm not normally a clumsy person, just trying to rush back down the ladder).
Good luck! |
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| mdxxxx |
| Ok, I'm confused. Unless the Genie system is radically different than the Lift-Master brand, you program the homelink by pressing the remote while allowing the homelink system to learn the frequency. The actual garage door opener unit was not touched. :confused: |
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| Will4271 |
quote:
Originally posted by mdxxxx
Have you pressed each button (remote and homelink) simultaneously until the homelink light blinks rapidly?
yes... |
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| Will4271 |
Thanks for the info. I get my wife to help and give this a try this weekend.
:) |
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| nwaring |
quote:
Originally posted by mdxxxx
Ok, I'm confused. Unless the Genie system is radically different than the Lift-Master brand, you program the homelink by pressing the remote while allowing the homelink system to learn the frequency. The acutal garage door opener unit was not touched. :confused:
I guess Genie is different. The only way to do the Genie's (with the rolling codes) is as described above. My neighbor has the same opener and has Homelink in his Buick and I helped him by doing the same procedure.
dmcconaghie. My button location is the same as yours.
Niles:) |
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| JTM |
quote:
Originally posted by Will4271
Thanks for the info. I get my wife to help and give this a try this weekend.
:)
you could also bring the remote to the dealer and get someone to help you program it. |
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| crmsnidol |
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Originally posted by JTM
you could also bring the remote to the dealer and get someone to help you program it.
But your remote wouldn't match the code the opener is looking for. Each time you press the reset on the opener it changes the code. My question is if you reset the code to match homelink, do you then need to press the other remotes that came with the opener so that they now send the correct code? |
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| nwaring |
quote:
Originally posted by crmsnidol
But your remote wouldn't match the code the opener is looking for. Each time you press the reset on the opener it changes the code. My question is if you reset the code to match homelink, do you then need to press the other remotes that came with the opener so that they now send the correct code?
Doing the programming of the Homelink - Genie didn't effect the other Genie remotes I have at all.
Niles:) |
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| srpbep |
mdxxxx & JTM,
I believe that the confusion is stemming from the fact that there are two different "types" of systems = Those with rolling codes and those without. Depending on the type, the procedure for programming the Homelink changes:
** I too have a Lift Master and I can program the Homelink just by using the a remote control. My garage door opener is 8 years old and does not use the current "rolling code" technique.
** I do understand that rolling code setups require a synchronization of the door opener receiver with the Homelink. Thus, a dealer can not do this for you, you must do it as others are suggesting above. |
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| Warzau |
| I will try to simplify since I could nt figure it out the first time I got my X early this year. Those with rolling codes the garage opener learns the X signal, correct? Those with fixed signal the X learns the remote and copies that signal. BTW I used a piece of paper and wedged it in the button in the X then I ran up my ladder and pressed the button on my Garage and voila it worked. :) |
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| mdxxxx |
quote:
Originally posted by srpbep
mdxxxx & JTM,
I believe that the confusion is stemming from the fact that there are two different "types" of systems = Those with rolling codes and those without. Depending on the type, the procedure for programming the Homelink changes:
** I too have a Lift Master and I can program the Homelink just by using the a remote control. My garage door opener is 8 years old and does not use the current "rolling code" technique.
** I do understand that rolling code setups require a synchronization of the door opener receiver with the Homelink. Thus, a dealer can not do this for you, you must do it as others are suggesting above.
Ok, now this makes sense. :4: One thing though, my Lift Master is approx 4 years old. Do you know if newer Lift Masters utilize this rolling code feature, or is this a proprietary feature of Genie openers? Just curious.. |
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| Warzau |
| mdxxxx probably the simplest way is to pop open you remote and see if it has dip switches. If it does you garage door opener has set codes and does not "roll" |
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| mdxxxx |
quote:
Originally posted by Warzau
mdxxxx probably the simplest way is to pop open you remote and see if it has dip switches. If it does you garage door opener has set codes and does not "roll"
Thanks Warzau. |
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| srpbep |
quote:
Warzau wrote:
mdxxxx ... probably the simplest way is to pop open you remote and see if it has dip switches. If it does you garage door opener has set codes and does not "roll".
I believe what Warzau wrote is correct, if your remote has dip switches, I believe that indicates NO rolling codes.
HOWEVER
Not having dip switches does NOT mean you do have rolling codes.
One of our two remotes does have dip switches (single garage door remote) but the OTHER DOES NOT (dual garage door remote).
Evidentally, the code is "written to a prom" (or something similar), you can not set the code. You must press a button on the garage door receiver to "tell the receiver that it is ok to respond to that remote" and then press the button on the remote (guess this passes the "remote ID to the garage door receiver").
Sooooo ... this is not straightforward ... suggest you look at your owners manual. If you don't have one, try the web. |
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| srpbep |
quote:
mdxxxx wrote:
Ok, now this makes sense. One thing though, my Lift Master is approx 4 years old. Do you know if newer Lift Masters utilize this rolling code feature, or is this a proprietary feature of Genie openers? Just curious..
mdxxxx,
I think all the newer receivers are being designed with rolling codes, defeats/discourages burgulars who have have used electronic transmitters to "unlock garages" (where there is a way to use technology for crime, technology will be applied!!).
What I don't know is what constitues "newer". I suspect that the rolling codes emerged in the mid-1990s and by some date everyone adopted them. But I have no clue what "the date" would be. |
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| edepa |
quote:
Originally posted by srpbep
......have used electronic transmitters to "unlock garages" (where there is a way to use technology for crime, technology will be applied!!).
Thieves are known to "cruise" and intercept a code when you open your door, although i'm sure it is rare. The rolling code was designed to prevent this, and does it well. The Genie with rolling code has to synchronize with the opener in the homelink. That red button is a "learn" or "program" button so they can synchronize witht the home link in your x, or your remote from genie! Believe it or not, you once did this when the unit was new too! Now, my question is...homelink has three buttons. Yes, some people have two garage doors and it can memorize both....but homelink has three buttons. How many have three garage doors to open? Well, what do the rest of you do, if anything, with the second and or third button????:confused: |
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| mystic |
| We have a security gate that will be button #3... |
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| mdxxxx |
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Originally posted by mystic
We have a security gate that will be button #3...
We will have the exact same setup after our gate is installed shortly. :4: |
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| Warzau |
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Originally posted by edepa
How many have three garage doors to open? Well, what do the rest of you do, if anything, with the second and or third button????:confused:
It can control other items made by homelink. check it out. Homelink
BTW in the drop down menu for "programing homelink" it give you directions on how to program the homelink. |
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| roadrunner |
I have the rolling code and had to follow option #2 in the manual. Now it works great and it is an ideal solution because my wife can keep the remote and I use the Homelink. One thing I have noticed however, the door takes longer to respond when I use the Homelink than when I use the remote. No biggie, I'm just curious if that is common and if anyone knows why.
Meep Meep |
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| mdxxxx |
quote:
Originally posted by roadrunner
... One thing I have noticed however, the door takes longer to respond when I use the Homelink than when I use the remote. No biggie, I'm just curious if that is common and if anyone knows why.
Meep Meep
roadrunner, I thought it was just me. Yes, I also notice a slight delay compared to the remote. No big deal, but just noticable...:4: |
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| nwaring |
quote:
Originally posted by roadrunner
One thing I have noticed however, the door takes longer to respond when I use the Homelink than when I use the remote. No biggie, I'm just curious if that is common and if anyone knows why.
Meep Meep
RR. Wasn't there posts "way" back that you have hold the button a little longer than normal remotes? I agree there is a bit of lag but I'm wondering if it's not on all type openers. I do like the distance factor a lot better than my Genie remote.
Niles |
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| vcolangelo |
I have the same homelink slowness problem with my 2001 Expedition. You get used to it after a few months.
vcolangelo |
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| edepa |
quote:
Originally posted by Warzau
It can control other items made by homelink. check it out. Homelink
BTW in the drop down menu for "programing homelink" it give you directions on how to program the homelink.
Thanks for the link. I didn't realize the homelink could possibly control my X-10 modules I already had in my house! Now I just have to figure out how to set this up! :D |
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| AcuraMDX2002 |
I have three garage doors, each with their own Genie -- it can be a big mess if you try to setup the homelink and the remotes with all three plugged in! I had garage doors going up and down uncontrollably (almost)! It was quite funny. So, my recommendation is to program one Genie with the other ones unplugged! I know some of you are thinking "why did this guy need his remotes programmed?" Well, I have five cars but only three with homelink, so I need the remotes for the other cars. Also, my security gate is programmed to work with some of my remotes, but it doesn't work with the homelink -- this has been discussed in another thread so I won't rehash it here.
All in all, homelink works flawlessly, doesn't need batteries, and never falls on the floor! |
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| Will4271 |
yes... I finally got the homelink working after another hour.
AcuraMDX2002's post was pretty acurate but there were a few extra things to do in addition.
Things that I observed for my Genie Intellicode:
When I was trying to program, I found that I manage to erase all the remotes by accident from the opener control panel. (check all remotes when done). You need one working remote to program the homelink. If the remote is erased, just press the button on the Genie and the remote at the same time to sync it again.
I called 1-800-355-3515 number after still having problems setting up after 35 mins. They have a great setting recording.
Here's a revisions...
For my Genie Intellicode:
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1) Disconnected the garage door opener motor from the garage door.
2) Press the outer buttons to erase all codes until the slow flashing red led becomes a fast flashing led. It takes about 90 secs.
3) Now at the same time, press the garage door remote and the homelink button that you want to be programmed. You should hold both of them until the flashing red led is really fasting flash.
4) Go To the Genie and hit the Genie Buttom (you have 30 secs).
Hold the homelink button that you want program for 3 seconds and release.
Hold it again for 3 secs and release.
Hit it again for 3 secs and release.
(You should have it programmed).
5) Reconnect the garage door opener motor to the garage door.
6) Check all remotes to verify that they working.
Your done.
Thanks for all those input and suggestions. :) :7: |
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| jgrahamiii |
| Silly question, but don't you have to plug the Opener back in (Step 5), before you push te red button (Step 4)? |
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| Will4271 |
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Originally posted by jgrahamiii
Silly question, but don't you have to plug the Opener back in (Step 5), before you push te red button (Step 4)?
No..you are just running with the motor disconnected.
The red button is on the garage door open unit. |
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| AcuraMDX2002 |
| Congrats on getting it working -- it seems to me that it should be easier! This thread, or at least your final instructions on how to use the homelink with the Genie, should be saved for future reference. |
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| jgrahamiii |
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No..you are just running with the motor disconnected.
Sorry, didn't read your post clearly enough. I had just finished looking at the Homlink instructions, and they advise unplugging the garage door opening when programming so that it doesn't go up and down while you hold the button down on the orignial remote. When you used the word "disconnect" I assumed you meant the electrical plug, rather than the track. -John |
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| cybershawngates |
For Rolling code problems with Genie Intellicode and Homelink...
The tips given on this forum helped me get my Acura TL working, here's a few extra things to consider.
- I almost thought the car wasn't compatible or that my converted genie opener that has a intellicode conversion kit installed was the problem
- Don't give up...here's what to do:
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1. No need to have key in car (acura TL). Not true on all makes apparently...
2. Reset Intellicode box on Genie opener (in my case by holding black button down for about 20 seconds until blinking light disappears.) All codes deleted from garage door opener now.
3. Now all the previous openers that you normally use will stop working. Verfiy this.
4. IN the car, hold down buttons 1&3 for 20 seconds to clear all previous homelink codes...once cleared it starts to blink rapidly. Let go. Do this even if it's a new car.
5. On the opener / intellicode box, press button once. It'll blink slowly. You have 30 seconds for step 6.
6. Program an existing garage door remote (handheld). Do this by pressing button x 1-2 seconds, let go, repeat until garage door opener opens. (See my starred comments at the end regarding type of remote to use).
7. Once the handheld remote is working (verify by opening garage door), go to next step 8. If not working, go back to step 5.
8. Unplug opener (actually this is optional and I left mine plugged in--keep everyone clear of door however!). My intellicode box has a separate power supply anyway so it doesn't matter.
9. Now go back into car and press desired homelink button down while pressing handheld remote button down x 5 seconds until homelink starts blinking and then let go. This MUST be done with a remote that already is programmed..this was key problem for me as I was using a remote that was reset by the process in step 2 (i.e. I skipped step 6-7 and that was a big problem for me)
9a. If you want to see if you have a transmission between car and intellicode, try pressing the homelink in the car and you'll get a fast blink indicating that you at least have good signal strength. If you don't get any kinda response here, check your reception or make sure that you did complete 9 properly and didn't skip it. (Note Step 9 has to be done, you can't simply jump to step 10.)
10. On intellicode/garage opener, press learning button again once. It'll blink. You have 30 seconds to complete step 11.
11. Go in car and press desired intellicode button x 1-2 seconds, let go, repeat process until it works!
DONE! (go back now and reprogram your other car's remotes as we reset them all in step 2)
****The problem in my case was to use the larger remote that came with it and not the tiny keychain transmitter. The keychain transmitters that come with the genie were causing me some kind of problem with the homelink in the car. So use the remote shown in the picture below. *****
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| steelblue |
Thank you all for your posts on getting the Homelink programmed into the Genie garage door opener. I tried for hours with my little keychain remote with no success. After reading Cybershawngates' comments regarding his problem with this remote, I switched to a spare big remote and voila! 1st try and the Homelink was programmed.
For all of you with Genie garage door openers - use the BIG remote. It'll save you hours of aggravation.
Thanks again to everyone. What a great forum! |
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| afs12065 |
quote:
Originally posted by cybershawngates
For Rolling code problems with Genie Intellicode and Homelink...
The tips given on this forum helped me get my Acura TL working, here's a few extra things to consider.
- I almost thought the car wasn't compatible or that my converted genie opener that has a intellicode conversion kit installed was the problem
- Don't give up...here's what to do:
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1. No need to have key in car (acura TL). Not true on all makes apparently...
2. Reset Intellicode box on Genie opener (in my case by holding black button down for about 20 seconds until blinking light disappears.) All codes deleted from garage door opener now.
3. Now all the previous openers that you normally use will stop working. Verfiy this.
4. IN the car, hold down buttons 1&3 for 20 seconds to clear all previous homelink codes...once cleared it starts to blink rapidly. Let go. Do this even if it's a new car.
5. On the opener / intellicode box, press button once. It'll blink slowly. You have 30 seconds for step 6.
6. Program an existing garage door remote (handheld). Do this by pressing button x 1-2 seconds, let go, repeat until garage door opener opens. (See my starred comments at the end regarding type of remote to use).
7. Once the handheld remote is working (verify by opening garage door), go to next step 8. If not working, go back to step 5.
8. Unplug opener (actually this is optional and I left mine plugged in--keep everyone clear of door however!). My intellicode box has a separate power supply anyway so it doesn't matter.
9. Now go back into car and press desired homelink button down while pressing handheld remote button down x 5 seconds until homelink starts blinking and then let go. This MUST be done with a remote that already is programmed..this was key problem for me as I was using a remote that was reset by the process in step 2 (i.e. I skipped step 6-7 and that was a big problem for me)
9a. If you want to see if you have a transmission between car and intellicode, try pressing the homelink in the car and you'll get a fast blink indicating that you at least have good signal strength. If you don't get any kinda response here, check your reception or make sure that you did complete 9 properly and didn't skip it. (Note Step 9 has to be done, you can't simply jump to step 10.)
10. On intellicode/garage opener, press learning button again once. It'll blink. You have 30 seconds to complete step 11.
11. Go in car and press desired intellicode button x 1-2 seconds, let go, repeat process until it works!
DONE! (go back now and reprogram your other car's remotes as we reset them all in step 2)
****The problem in my case was to use the larger remote that came with it and not the tiny keychain transmitter. The keychain transmitters that come with the genie were causing me some kind of problem with the homelink in the car. So use the remote shown in the picture below. *****
:D :D :D :2:
Instructions here are great!
It is true - the mini keychain transmitters don't seem to work properly when linking HomeLink to the opener. After I read this I retried the procedure (after clearing all stored codes out of HomeLink) as outlined earlier in this thread with the full size transmitter that ships with the Genie openers and it worked beautifully!
Thanks for the tip! |
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