Programming your Car2U system to operate your Genie garage door opener can seem daunting, but with the right steps, it’s a straightforward process. This guide provides clear instructions for programming your Car2U system, ensuring seamless access to your garage. Whether you have a newer or older Genie model, we’ve got you covered with easy-to-follow steps.
Understanding the type of Genie garage door opener you have is crucial for successful Car2U programming. Genie models vary slightly in their programming procedures based on their manufacturing date. For newer Genie models, determining if your opener was manufactured before or after November 2011 is the first step. You can identify this by checking the serial number located on your powerhead unit.
Programming Car2U for Older Genie Models
If your Genie garage door opener’s serial number begins with digits 11290 or lower, it was manufactured before November 2011. Follow these steps to program your Car2U system:
- Locate the Learn Code Button: Find the “learn code” or program button on your Genie garage door opener powerhead. This button is usually located on the back or side of the unit.
- Initiate Learning Mode: Press and release the learn code button. A red LED indicator light will start blinking, signaling that the receiver is in learning mode.
- Press Car2U Button (First Time): Press the desired Car2U button in your car one time. Observe the red LED on the garage door opener. It should stop blinking and remain on steadily.
- Press Car2U Button (Second Time): Press the same Car2U button in your car a second time. The red LED on the garage door opener should turn off.
- Test the Programming: Press the programmed Car2U button again. Your garage door should now activate and move.
NOTE: If you are unable to locate the program button on your garage door opener powerhead, consult the user manual for your specific Genie model for detailed instructions and location guidance.
Programming Car2U for Newer Genie Models (Manufactured After November 2011)
For Genie garage door openers with a serial number starting with 11291 or higher, indicating manufacturing after November 2011, use these instructions:
- Enter Program Mode: Press and hold the program button on your Genie powerhead until a round blue LED illuminates. Once it’s lit, release the button. A long LED will then begin to flash purple.
- Car2U Button Sequence: Press the Car2U button you wish to program for one second and release. Then, press the same Car2U button again for one second and release. Observe the LEDs on the garage door opener. Both the round and long LEDs will turn blue momentarily before switching off.
- Final Test: Press the programmed Car2U button once more. Your garage door should now respond and begin to open or close.
Programming Car2U for Newer Genie Models (Manufactured Before November 2011)
For Genie models manufactured after November 2011 but following a slightly different procedure, identified by serial numbers 11290 or lower, use these steps:
- Initiate Program Mode: Press and hold the program button until both a round blue LED and a long blue LED illuminate simultaneously. Release the button once both are lit. Only the round blue LED should remain on.
- Engage Purple LED: Press the program button one more time. The long purple LED will start to flash, indicating it’s ready to learn the Car2U signal.
- Car2U Button Activation: Press the desired Car2U button in your vehicle for one second and release. Repeat this press of the same Car2U button for another second and release. The long LED will flash blue and then turn off.
- Verify Programming: Press the programmed Car2U button again to confirm successful programming. The garage door should now operate.
NOTE: Always refer to your Genie garage door opener’s user manual if you encounter difficulties finding the program button or need further clarification on the programming process.
By following these straightforward steps tailored to your Genie garage door opener model and manufacturing date, you can easily program your Car2U system for convenient garage access. Enjoy the ease of using your in-car remote system!
