Remote Control

[Speedy4u2c]

http://www.lincolnsonline.com/ubb/frown.gif Ok heres the problem I have a remote on my visor, I have programed it where I used to live for the garage it worked fine. Now that i'm at a new place I can't seem to program it to my garage door. So does the remote only work on certain garage door systems or is there another method that can be used here to work?

[DaKat]

The times I have done this, a new battery in your hand-held garage door opener seems to help quite a bit - otherwise your results can by iffy, at best. If re-programming still doesn't work, could be you need to erase all the current channels you have programmed and start over.

[elbo]

If I understand correctly(fat chance),older garage openers used only one code and were easy to program (and break into). Newer openers set a new random code every time you use them, making it almost impossible to program your remote.

[Speedy4u2c]

So it's not really possible to program my remote then? Damn one of the cool options i would use a lot and I can't use it that sucks. Anyone else have the same problem?

[Mike 09MKS]

You can program the Homelink for Rolling Codes used in newer Garage Door Openers. The procedure is different.

The following is from the 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Owners Manual

Programming
1. Prepare for programming the
HomeLinkt Universal Transmitter by
erasing all three of the factory
default channels by holding down
the two outside controls until the
red light begins to flash (20-30
seconds). Release both controls.

2. Hold the end of your hand-held
transmitter against the HomeLinkt
Universal Transmitter (located on
your visor) while keeping the red
light in view.

3. Using both hands, press the
hand-held transmitter control and
the desired channel control on the
HomeLinkt Universal Transmitter.
Do not release the controls until
step 4 has been completed.

4. Hold down both controls until the
red light begins to flash slowly and
then rapidly. Rapid flashing indicates
successful programming of the new
frequency signal.

5. Follow steps 2 through 4 to
program the remaining two channels.
If you do not successfully program the HomeLinkt Universal Transmitter
after repeated attempts, refer to Training a rolling code which follows
or call toll-free customer assistance: 1–800–355–3515.


Note to Canadian residents
During programming, your hand-held transmitter may automatically stop
transmitting after two seconds which may not be long enough to
program the HomeLinkt Universal Transmitter.
If you are programming from one of
these hand-held transmitters:
² continue to hold the control on
the HomeLinkt Universal
Transmitter
² re-press the hand-held
transmitter every two seconds
You may have to repeat this function
several times while programming.
Operating the HomeLinkT Universal Transmitter
Once programmed, the HomeLinkt
Universal Transmitter can be used in
place of hand-held transmitters. To
operate, simply press the
appropriate channel control on the
transmitter (the red light will
illuminate, indicating the signal is
being transmitted).

Training a rolling code system
Rolling code systems (garage door openers which are “code protected”)
may be determined by the following:

² The hand-held transmitter appears to program the HomeLinkt
Universal Transmitter but does not activate the garage door.

² The garage door opener was manufactured after 1995.

Follow these steps to train a garage door with the rolling code feature:

1. Locate the training control on the garage door opener receiver. Refer
to the garage door opener manual or call 1–800–355–3515 if there is
difficulty locating the training control.

2. Press the training control on the garage door opener receiver until the
training light (next to the control) begins to flash (1-2 seconds).

3. Press the programmed
HomeLinkt control in the vehicle
until the training light on the garage
door receiver turns solid (1-2
seconds). Release the HomeLinkt
control and repress to turn off the
training light.

4. Press the HomeLinkt control
again. If the garage door activates,
the HomeLinkt Universal
Transmitter has been trained to the
receiver.

Erasing channels
To erase all three programmed
channels:

1. Hold down the two outside
controls until the red light begins to
flash.

2. Release both controls.
Channels cannot be erased
individually, but can be
reprogrammed. Refer to
Programming for instructions.


Good Luck

[DaKat]

WOW http://www.lincolnsonline.com/ubb/eek.gif
You win the "War and Peace" award Mike!

[Mike 09MKS]

Actually the Cut and Paste award!
I love technology -

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Mike 98LSC
TS Silver Frost Metallic/Graphite

[Speedy4u2c]

Well this did'nt work either, but thx for the instructions. This might help other 93-96 Mark VIII owners if there having the same problems. The manual for that section is differnt. But now at least I have a # to call for help on this issue 1-800-355-3515. Thanks
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[This message has been edited by Speedy4u2c (edited August 07, 2000).]