Integrating your car’s built-in garage door opener system with your commercial garage door enhances convenience and security. Modern vehicles often come equipped with systems like HomeLink® and Car2U®, designed to learn the frequency of your garage door opener remote, effectively replacing the need for a separate clicker. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to program your in-car system to operate your commercial garage door, covering both rolling code and fixed code openers, compatible with systems from Genie, LiftMaster, Chamberlain, and Sears.
Programming HomeLink for Commercial Rolling Code Garage Doors
Rolling code technology, prevalent in Genie Intellicode and LiftMaster/Sears Security Plus openers, enhances security by changing the access code each time the remote is used. Here’s how to program your HomeLink system to a rolling code commercial garage door opener:
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Clear Previous Programming: Begin by resetting your in-car system. Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons simultaneously. Keep holding them until the indicator light starts flashing rapidly. This process, which may take up to a minute, clears any factory settings. Ensure your car key is in the auxiliary position and the car door is closed for this step to function correctly.
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Sync with Handheld Remote: Choose a HomeLink button in your car that you want to program for your commercial garage door. Position your handheld garage door opener remote close to the selected in-car button. Simultaneously press and hold the button on your garage door remote and the chosen HomeLink button. Continue holding both buttons until the HomeLink indicator light flashes rapidly. This step teaches your car’s system the basic frequency of your garage door opener.
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Engage the ‘Learn’ Button on Garage Opener: Locate the ‘Learn’ button on your commercial garage door opener motor. This button is typically found on the motor head unit, often near the antenna connection. For Genie openers, it’s commonly behind the light lens. Press this ‘Learn’ button. A nearby indicator light will activate – it might blink on Genie models or remain steadily lit on Sears/LiftMaster/Chamberlain models.
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Finalize Programming from Inside Your Car: Return to your car and press the programmed HomeLink button. For Genie systems, press and release the button three to four times, or until the commercial garage door begins to move. For LiftMaster, Sears, Chamberlain, or Linear Megacode systems, press and hold the programmed HomeLink button until the garage door opener light flashes, or the door starts to operate. This final step synchronizes the rolling code between your car and the commercial garage door opener.
Programming HomeLink for Commercial Fixed Code Garage Doors (Pre-1996 Models)
Fixed code openers, common in older commercial garage door installations (typically pre-1996), use DIP switches to set a static security code. Programming HomeLink to these systems requires a slightly different approach:
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Clear Existing In-Car Programming: As with rolling code, start by clearing any pre-programmed settings in your car’s HomeLink system. Press and hold the two outer buttons until the indicator light flashes rapidly.
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Synchronize with Handheld Remote: Press and hold the HomeLink button you wish to use for your commercial garage door. Simultaneously, press and hold the button on your handheld remote. Keep both buttons pressed until the LED on the HomeLink system flashes quickly.
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Test the Connection: Press the programmed HomeLink button in your car. If your commercial garage door responds and operates, the programming is complete.
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Confirmation: Once the commercial garage door operates using the HomeLink button, your in-car system is successfully programmed to your fixed code garage door opener.
Programming Universal Home Remote (UHR) or Car2U for Commercial Rolling Code Garage Doors
For vehicles equipped with Universal Home Remote (UHR) or Car2U systems, often indicated by three LED lights above the buttons, follow these instructions to program a rolling code commercial garage door opener:
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Initiate Clearing Sequence: Press and hold the two outer UHR buttons simultaneously for two seconds, then release. Ensure your car key is in the auxiliary position and the door is closed.
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Activate ‘Learn’ Mode on Garage Opener: Put your commercial garage door opener into ‘Learn’ mode. Locate and press the small square colored button or a small round black ‘Learn’ button on the garage door opener unit, typically found near or behind the light cover. Safety precautions, like using a ladder carefully, may be necessary to access this button.
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Engage In-Car System Learning: After pressing the ‘Learn’ button, the LED light on the garage door opener will illuminate. For Genie openers, it will start blinking. At this point, press and hold the UHR button in your car that you want to use for the commercial garage door.
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Activate and Lock Program: Wait for the commercial garage door to activate. Once it starts moving, release the button and then press it again. This second press finalizes and locks in the programming.
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Completion: Your UHR or Car2U system is now programmed to your commercial rolling code garage door opener.
Programming UHR/Car2U for Commercial Fixed Code Garage Doors (Pre-1996 Models)
For older commercial garage doors with fixed code systems and DIP switches, programming your UHR or Car2U system involves matching the switch settings. Refer to the DIP switch layout, typically found under the battery cover of your handheld remote.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Switch position |
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| Left | Left | Left | Left | Left | Left | Left | Left | Left | Left | Left | Left | Up, ” +” or On |
| Middle, 0 or neutral | Middle, 0 or neutral | Middle, 0 or neutral | Middle, 0 or neutral | Middle, 0 or neutral | Middle, 0 or neutral | Middle, 0 or neutral | Middle, 0 or neutral | Middle, 0 or neutral | Middle, 0 or neutral | Middle, 0 or neutral | Middle, 0 or neutral | Middle, 0 or neutral |
| Right | Right | Right | Right | Right | Right | Right | Right | Right | Right | Right | Right | Down, ” -” or off |
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Initiate UHR System Reset: Press all three UHR buttons simultaneously and release. Ensure your car is in auxiliary mode and the doors are closed.
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Enter DIP Switch Settings: Based on the DIP switch settings of your handheld remote or receiver (located on the garage ceiling), input the corresponding settings into your UHR system. Use the chart above as a guide: for each switch position (“Up,” “Down,” or “Neutral”), press the corresponding button (left, right, or middle if applicable) on your UHR.
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Confirm DIP Setting Entry: After entering all DIP switch settings, press all three UHR buttons simultaneously and release.
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Test Operation: Press and hold the UHR button you’ve chosen for operation and watch for the commercial garage door to activate.
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Finalize Programming: Once the door activates, release the button, then press the selected button again to lock in the program.
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Completion: Your UHR or Car2U system is now programmed to operate your commercial fixed code garage door opener.
Still Having Trouble? We Can Help!
Programming your car to your commercial garage door opener should now be straightforward. However, if you encounter any issues or have further questions, our expert support team is ready to assist.
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