Frustrated trying to link your car’sHomelink system to your older garage door opener? Many Lexus owners, especially those with models like the LS460 and Legacy garage door openers manufactured before 2007 with CodeDodger II remotes, encounter difficulties programming these systems to work together. If you’ve struggled with confusing key sequences and countless attempts, you’re not alone. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step solution to successfully program your legacy garage door opener to your car, ensuring seamless access to your garage.
This method, proven effective for Overhead Door Legacy 696 openers with CodeDodger II remotes and Lexus Homelink systems, involves a specific two-sequence process. Follow these instructions carefully to program your garage door opener to your car’s Homelink system.
Clearing Your Lexus Homelink System
Before you begin programming, it’s essential to clear any previous programming from your Lexus Homelink system. This ensures a clean slate for the new programming sequence.
- Reset Homelink Buttons: Press and hold the first and third Homelink buttons (typically labeled 1 and 3) simultaneously for approximately 30 seconds.
- Observe the Indicator Light: The Homelink indicator light will initially flash slowly, then faster, and eventually very rapidly. Finally, the light will turn off.
- Release Buttons: Once the indicator light goes out, release both Homelink buttons. Your Homelink system is now reset and ready for programming.
Alt text: Close-up of Lexus Homelink buttons in a car, highlighting buttons one and three used for resetting the system for garage door opener programming.
Sequence 1: Teaching Homelink Your Legacy Remote Signal
The first sequence involves teaching your car’s Homelink system to recognize the signal from your legacy garage door opener remote.
- Position Remote: Hold your Legacy garage door opener remote close to your car’s Homelink buttons, ideally within three inches.
- Press and Hold Homelink Button: Press and hold the Homelink button in your car that you want to program to your garage door (button 1, 2, or 3). The Homelink indicator light will turn on and remain steady.
- Transmit Remote Signal: While still holding the Homelink button, press and hold the transmit button on your Legacy garage door opener remote. Continue holding both buttons.
- Wait for Rapid Flash: Observe the Homelink indicator light. Keep holding both buttons until the Homelink indicator light begins to flash rapidly.
- Release Both Buttons: Once the Homelink indicator light flashes rapidly, release both the Homelink button in your car and the button on your garage door remote.
Sequence 2: Syncing Homelink with Your Garage Door Opener Motor
The second sequence involves syncing your car’s Homelink system with the garage door opener motor itself. This step allows the opener to learn the new Homelink signal.
- Locate “Learn” Button: Exit your car and locate the “Learn” button on your Legacy garage door opener motor housing in your garage. This button is usually near the motor unit and may be labeled “Learn,” “Program,” or similar.
- Press “Learn” Button: Press the “Learn” button on the garage door opener motor briefly. An LED indicator light near the “Learn” button on the motor should turn on, indicating it’s in learning mode. You typically have about 30 seconds to complete the next steps.
- Return to Car and Press Homelink Button: Return to your car and press the same Homelink button you programmed in Sequence 1 (e.g., button #1) three times. Press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds each time, releasing between presses.
- Test the Connection: After the third press, your garage door should activate, either opening or closing depending on its current state. This confirms successful programming of your legacy garage door opener to your car.
Alt text: Image of a garage door opener motor unit highlighting the “Learn” button, crucial for syncing with car Homelink systems during the programming process.
Programming Additional Garage Doors
To program additional Homelink buttons (e.g., buttons #2 and #3) for other garage doors, simply repeat the entire two-sequence process, starting from “Sequence 1: Teaching Homelink Your Legacy Remote Signal,” for each additional door. You do not need to clear the Homelink system again; resetting will erase your previous programming.
Conclusion
Programming a legacy garage door opener to a modern car’s Homelink system can be challenging, but by following these specific two sequences in order, you can successfully link your systems. The key is understanding that both sequences are necessary for older systems like Legacy CodeDodger II. This method should help you overcome the frustration and enjoy the convenience of operating your garage door directly from your Lexus. Good luck, and enjoy the ease of your newly programmed garage door opener!
