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Toyota Highlander Homelink Programming
Anyone have any luck programming the HL's Homelink buttons with a scrolling-code garage door opener?
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You have to push the button on the garage door opener to learn the code from the homelink
The garage door opener (HomeLink
Universal Transceiver) is manufactured
under license from HomeLink and can
be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks,
home lighting systems, and security
systems, etc.
(a) Programming the HomeLink
The HomeLink in your vehicle has 3
buttons and you can store one program
for each button.
To ensure correct programming into the
HomeLink, install a new battery in the
hand–held transmitter prior to programming.
The battery side of the hand–held transmitter
must be pointed away from the
HomeLink during the programming process.
For Canadian users, follow the procedure
in “Programming an entrance gate/Programming
all devices in the Canadian
market”.
1. Decide which of 3 HomeLink buttons
you want to program.
2. Place your hand–held garage transmitter
25 to 75 mm (1 to 3 in.) away from
the surface of the HomeLink.
Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink
in view while programming.
3. Simultaneously press and hold the
hand–held garage transmitter button
along with the selected HomeLink button.
4. When the indicator light on the
HomeLink changes from a slow to a
rapid flash after 20 seconds, you can
release both buttons.
5. Test the operation of the HomeLink by
pressing the newly programmed button.
If programming a garage door opener,
check to see if the garage door opens
and closes.
If the garage door does not operate, identify
if your garage transmitter is of the
“Rolling Code” type. Press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button. The garage
door has the rolling code feature if
the indicator light (on the HomeLink)
flashes rapidly and then remains lit after
2 seconds. If your garage transmitter is
the “Rolling Code” type, proceed to the
heading “Programming a rolling code system”.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each remaining
HomeLink button to program
another device.
Programming a rolling code system
If your device is “Rolling Code”
equipped, it is necessary to follow
steps 1 through 4 under the heading
“Programming the HomeLink” before
proceeding with the steps listed below.
1. Locate the “training” button on the ceiling
mounted garage door opener motor.
The exact location and color of the
button may vary by brand of garage
door opener. Refer to the owner’s
guide supplied by the garage door
opener manufacturer for the location of
this “training” button.
2. Press the “training” button on the ceiling
mounted garage door opener motor.
Following this step, you have 30 seconds
in which to initiate step 3 below.
3. Press and release the vehicle’s programmed
HomeLink button twice. The
garage door may open. If the door
does open, the programming process is
complete. If the door does not open,
press and release the button a third
time. This third press and release will
complete the programming process by
opening the garage door.
The ceiling mounted garage door opener
motor should now recognize the
HomeLink unit and be able activate the
garage door up/down.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each remaining
HomeLink button to program
another rolling code system.
Programming an entrance gate/Programming
all devices in the Canadian market
1. Decide which of the 3 HomeLink buttons
you want to program.
2. Place your hand–held gate/device
transmitter 25 to 75 mm (1 to 3 in.)
away from the surface of the
HomeLink.
Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink
in view while programming.
3. Press and hold the selected
HomeLink button.
4. Continuously press and release (cycle)
the hand–held gate/device transmitter
button every two seconds until step 5
is complete.
5. When the indicator light on the
HomeLink changes from a slow to a
rapid flash after 20 seconds, you can
release both buttons.
6. Test the operation of the HomeLink by
pressing the newly programmed button.
Check to see if the gate/device operates
correctly.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for each remaining
HomeLink button to program
another device.
Programming other devices
To program other devices such as home
security systems, home door locks or
lighting, contact your authorized Toyota
dealer for assistance.
Reprogramming a button
Individual HomeLink
buttons cannot be
erased, however, to reprogram a single
button, follow the procedure “Programming
the HomeLink”.
(b) Operating the HomeLink
To operate the HomeLink, press the
appropriate HomeLink button to activate
the programmed device. The HomeLink
indicator light should come on. The
HomeLink continues to send the signal
for up to 20 seconds as long as the
button is pressed.
(c) Erasing the entire HomeLink
memory (all three programs)
To erase all previously programmed codes
at one time, press and hold down the 2
outside buttons for 20 seconds until the
indicator light flashes.
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase
the programs stored in the HomeLink
memory.
CAUTION
 When programming the HomeLink
Universal Transceiver, you may be
operating a garage door or other
device. Make sure people and objects
are out of the way of the garage
door or other device to prevent
potential harm or damage.
 Do not use this HomeLink Universal
Transceiver with any garage
door opener that lacks the safety
stop and reverse feature as required
by federal safety standards.
(This includes any garage door
opener model manufactured before
April 1, 1982.) A garage door opener,
which cannot detect an object,
signaling the door to stop and reverse,
does not meet current federal
safety standards. Using a garage
door opener without these features
increases risk of serious injury or
death.
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I have the similar issue. I haev Genie Door opener. I tried programming it however the home link button blinks slowly for about 20 seconds and then it goes off. Next time when I press it it again keeps on blinking.
My understanding is that, even if the door system is rolling, the home link should learn within 20 seconds means, the light should blink fast after 20 seconds of programming...
Can someone help please
Thanks
Thanks,
I had the same problem - when I held the garage transmitter along with the HomeLink button, the HomeLink indicator light would flash slowly for 20 seconds and then stop. It would never flash rapidly. I finally got the indicator light to flash rapidly by first pressing the learn button on the garage door unit and then simultaneously pressing the garage transmitter along with the HomeLink. Within 5 seconds the HomeLink indicator light flashed rapidly. The garage door still did not work – so I followed the instructions for programming a rolling code system. I pressed the learn button on the garage door unit again and then pressed the HomeLink button twice – each time holding the button for approximately 2 seconds.
Looks like pressing the learn button on the garage door unit first, then quickly pressing & holding the HomeLink button and garage transmitter at the same time did the trick!
Reading the manual it almost reads that if your garage door opener is the rolling code type - I have a Genie Excelerator - that you depress the learn mode on the garage door opener then depress the homelink buttons in your car to pair.
You need to do the remote pairing first and new batteries in your remotes are probably a good idea. Once you have paired the remotes THEN set the garage door opener to learn mode and pair the homelink buttons.
Hope this helps.
1, Tried to program the Highlander Homelink using my remote bringing both units into close proximity. After pressing both the Homelink button and the remote button for ~20 seconds or so, the flashing LED indicated that I have a rolling code system which I already knew. I then went to my door opener, pressed the learn button, then rushed into the car and presses the Homelink button on my Highlander. Presto the button does now function opening and closing the garage door. Hope this helps.
I have a 2012 Toyota Highlander and just installed a new Chamberlain belt drive garage door opener. Needless to say, the installer could not get the Homelink programmed. His response was to take the car to the Toyota dealer. Before doing that, I contacted HomeLink (on the phone with them for 2-1/2 hours with no success. Their response was to take the car back to the dealer and explain the problem. I did that and after 3 hours at the dealer they convinced me (by programming another remote to my Homelink) that there was no problem with my HomeLink. I then called Chamberlain back and got the following answer: "Although my model car is listed on the Homelink site as compatible with the model of GDO I purchased, there is no guarantee that the car manufacturer installed the proper version of HomeLink in my specific car. The GDO is a "Security+2.0" version which ONLY works with HomeLink version 4 or above. The 2012 Toyota Highlander is listed as having version 4 of HomeLink but some manufacturers are using up old inventory and still installing version 3 HLs!!! I have now asked the dealer to research whether or not my specific car has HL version 4 installed and if not, to replace mine with a version 4 of HL. I'll let you all know if I ever hear back from them.
I finally got my Highlander to work by following the directions from another forum.
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/122-2nd-generation-2008/362812-2011-highlander- -homelink-programming.html
even if you have a rolling code system, you have to program the remote controller AND press learn on the garage door system. Here's a copy of his post below:
Today, I was working on remote controllers for doors on an out building, and got all the doors "confused"- I was too! After many attempts, I think I have the Theory of Operation down.
First, hold down Buttons 1 & 3 in the Highlander. Hold for 30 seconds or until the light flashes. This clears all codes in the Highlander.
Next, using the garage door remote control- Push the Highlander's Button (1,2, or 3) and the hand held remote control button at the same time. Hold a few inches apart until the light blinks fast (about 20 seconds). The Highlander's Button (1,2, or 3) has just "Learned" what code to use. (This is all in the owners manual, but I didn't think this step was necessary since I had the Rolling Code System!)
Now, push the Learn button on the garage door's motor control unit and the Learn Light will glow. You have 30 seconds to push the Button you just selected in the Highlander. The Door Control Light will blink if you are successful.
Repeat for other Highlander Buttons using other door remotes and matching door opener control units.
PS-
Be sure you are close to the garage door units when setting up the systems.
When everything else fails! - Always read and follow manufacturers instructions.
Read through the thread and tried everything but couldn't get my 2013 Highlander Homelink to work with my garage genie, it's an older model but not first generation (Garage Genie IS550/A I believe). I followed the manual instructions to the letter and I could tell that the car had accepted the remote's code but the garage head unit wasn't recognizing it. I tried using the garage genie remote while getting the GHU to learn but no go.
My last ditch attempt was to move the car as close to the GHU as possible. I'm an engineer and with the distance I was at and what I figured the frequencies were, the homelink shouldn't have had a problem reaching the GHU, unless the homelink with the car ignition off is really low power. I parked right under the GHU, pressed the learn button, pressed the Homelink button in the Highlander that was already programmed to the existing remote and the indicator light on the GHU turned from blinking to solid (to signify it's in learn mode has received the code and is ready for the 2nd confirmation press), pressed the homelink button again and the learn indicator extinguished. Backed the car out and bingo! Worked like a champ.
So there's a tip...first off try doing it with the engine running, it's possible when on car battery power the homelink goes into a low power transmitter mode (this is an educated guess at best), if that doesn't work get your homelink as close to your garage door opener unit is possible. Good luck everybody!
My garage door opener range recently dropped to about 10 feet. (so, with either homelink or the remote, sitting in the car outside the door wasn't close enough). Started reading up on the issue and stumbled across the CFL/LED problem.
I'd noticed one of the light bulbs in the opener had started to go dim. Checked it out, and it was a failing CFL bulb. Replaced it with an incandescent, and it's back to working as normal.
Nice tip on the LED bulb from Genie.
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