HomeLink Programming Issues
 

Just moved into a new home with a Chamberlain 1/3horse LiftMaster garage door opener (rolling codes). I've tried several times (following the directions in the Acura manual) to get the HomeLink programmed but no luck yet. Anyone have any insight here please? Thanks!

Try it this way:

1) Hold down the button on the garage remote AND the button on the car (pos #1) AT THE SAME TIME.

2) Stop when the red light in the car's ceiling starts blinking fast. You're done.

3) Now park the car close to the gate. Very close.

4) Find the "learning button". It's supposed to be on the motor's surface.

5) Press the learning button and run to the car.

6) Hold down the same button inside the car (pos #1) until it starts blinking fast.

That works for most of the scenarios. Let us know if it works, ok?

Worked like a champ - thanks!

Levy- I just wanted to say thanks, I was having the same problem and this fixed it. I love these boards!

The instructions in the manual sucked. There are really two sets of instructions, and only one works.

instructions in the manual are way too confusing, if this then this if this then this and it keeps referring to each step ahh....

I gotta try this out tomorrow.

I have a Liftmaster setup as well, and I found that you need to use the Acura directions to program homelink to act as your remote, then use the Liftmaster instructions to authorize it for your opener. So it's really a two step process...

Mike

Reviving this thread...just programmed the homelink in the RDX for a Liftmaster garage door opener, and it works fine.

HOWEVER, The other freestanding remote opener and the keypad no longer work! The code that was programmed to open the door (4 numbers) is now gone.

Do I simply need to add the keypad and the remote again to the memory of the unit? How would I need to do it?

Anyone??

Yes, you need to add the keypad and the other remote back.

You probably removed all remotes when you started the programming for the RDX by holding the learning button in too long.

I have a Liftmaster, keypad and several remotes and all work fine with the homelink in the RDX in the mix.

Most garage door openers have a limit of how many openers can be programmed into it and it usually isn't very big number. like 4 or 6. If you reach that limit and add a new opener, then it will forget the oldest openers, which will likely be the keypad and free standing remote since they probably came with the opener.

Worked for me
 

Thanks Levy for the info. I have a 2003 MDX and a Liftmaster and your procedure is far clearer than what is in the user manual. I wouldn't have figured this out without your help.

Hey that worked...sweet!

Thanks for your help.

This worked great on a 2007 Acura TL and a Chamberlain 3/4 HP opener! Thank you very much, Levy, for posting such clear instructions!

Is there a way to disable the homelink in the car when the key is out? Someone can open your garage door if your car is parked outside.

This seems like a security flaw with homelink having it active all the time.

Perfect! I was having trouble getting my Linear opener programmed, but following these instructions worked first time.

I could have been: a) not holding the remote close enough to the HomeLink buttons (at first, it was on the visor, but then I held it right next to the HomeLink...like 1/4 inch), and b) not transitioning from the 1st set of instructions to the 2nd set fast enough (I would meander around the garage, looking for something to stand on to reach the Learn button.)

Holding the remote SUPER close was the tip I needed. I also had it on the visor, like 6" away and it didn't work, but right up next to it did the trick--thanks!:thumbsup:

Levi, we recently purchased a 2008 w\ the tech package. We were having trouble programing the home link to our Genie garage opener. I found your instructions and they worked like a charm. Many THANKS!!!

That worked for me, I wasn't holding the remote close enough either. Big thanks...

Worked great for door 1 but i can't get the same procedure to work for door 2 with button 2

Programming HomeLink -Second Garage Door
 

Hi - the suggestion by Levy was exactly what I needed. I have both a RDX and a Honda Accord and both programmed just fine. Now, how do we do that if I have two garage doors? I tried the same technique using position #2 without any luck. Thoughts?

only half-way there
 

Okay, so I followed the excellent instructions for programming the new Liftmaster opener, and all seemed well. The Homelink accepted the code and the garage door dutifully closed. But, I can get the door to close, but the Homelink does not cause the door to open. I have other (handheld) remotes that work just fine, so it must be something about Homelink that isn't programmed correctly. Any ideas?

Can you open the door using homelink with the car inside your garage or are you only trying it from outside? The reason I ask is that I had a strange issue where I could open & close the door with the car inside the garage and close it from the outside but not open from outside. Took me months to figure out what was going on. If it's not opening at all with the car inside the garage it's not the same issue I had.

old thread but damn that made things easy! thanks

I have a lift master and just programmed mine a few days ago, works like a champ.

I can't get mine to program. When I hold the remote button down and the HL button at the same time, all it does is open the garage door. :(

Man, i tried everything except the 2 step process. I have a 2013 rdx. Works now! Thanks for forums and original poster!!!

Too bad it dosent work for gate openers :(

THIS WAS OMEGA HELPFULL!!!
yet somehow i managed to program it differently on the 08 MDX

2013 rdx followed steps programs homelink kills garage door remotes

Just bought a new house w/ a Liftmaster 8355 w/ MyQ technology; can't get either of our homelinks to program and have recently found a few reviews that state an external adapter is needed to make them work w/ this model opener. Unless someone has found otherwise, just posting this as an FYI.

This is probably what you need. New homelink tech is not compatible with most cars....


In case that link does not work, just search "liftmaster repeater" at Amazon.

@ Zippercat.

If you were replying to my post, I was already aware of the incompatibility issues. I was more posting as an FYI.

I contacted Liftmaster; they gave me phone and ticket #'s to contact Homelink. Who then sent me a repeater free of charge for the product itself, I just had to pay $7 in shipping. Since repeater install, both cars programmed easily and working flawlessly.

Homelink programming Liftmaster
 

These instructions worked for my 2012 Acura RDX. Thank you!

No go.
 

After many failed attempts here I am. I have a Chamberlain Liftmaster model 1245R 1/3HP. I'm failing at syncing my 2005 TL. All codes have been erased, followed both manuals to the tee, Levy's suggestions sounds extremely logical; Unfortunately I have stupid bad luck. So following Levy's instructions I have identified a difference in events at step 6. When rolling learn button is pushed on motor, and I lower myself into vehicle. I hit the position one button (one dot) the light starts blinking fast automatically instead of the slow two seconds. Tried programing from outside, inside, directly under motor. No clue what to do now. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

Semper Fidelis

Replying to myself
 

Basically this is how it got solved:
1. Called liftmaster and gave them car and garage door model info.
2. Car parked 3-5 ft outside opened garage door. Had me reset homelink codes (I did not perform it correctly, however this was not the issue) by holding dot 1 and dot 3 for 20 seconds.
3. Using my one button garage remote door opener, I simultaneously pushed remote (literally centimeters from the orange homelink button) and homelink dot 1 button and waited for quick constant flashing from homelink orange indicator.
4. Still having car parked outside garage, I had to set up a ladder in order to push my garage door units "code sync" button. Kinda reminds me of WPS button on router. Then I pushed said button and hurried back to my vic and pushed homelink button for a couple of seconds (till flashing is constant). This did not work the first time, it only closed the door.
5. Attempted same procedure as step 4 and finally that dam code stuck (remember to hold homelink button till it stops flashing).

In my situation, I need to HOLD the homelink button (just under a second) in order for garage door to operate. Pushing doesn't do anything. Not what I expected but at least my range is vastly increased. Hope this helps.

Semper Fidelis

I just bought a new Chamberlain garage door opener. I'm having the same problems where I cannot use the Homelink that came with my 2008 TL-S. I have tried programming the HL remote using the Acura instructions about 15 times, and each time it does not work. After I press the learn button on the garage motor unit, I hurry back to the car and press the first HL button. I press and hold the button, and nothing happens. It blinks very fast at first and then it goes solid.

I'll try the OP's directions to see if that works tonight.

Fuck this adapter shit. I'm not paying extra for that crap. It should come with it automatically.

Sorry to bump an old thread, but I just got a Liftmaster 8355. It will not work w/ my 07 TL-S.
I read that I may need an adaptor now? WTF?

Old thread, but solved a problem I was having getting my 09 TL SHAWD programmed with an Overhead Door opener. Worked like a charm.

So.......care to elaborate?

How does this work for some and not for others. I just purchased a brand new chamberlain myQ opener, and have tried every way from Sunday to program it, no luck. I do know they sell the bridge/repeater, but don’t want to buy something else to make it work. Am I Fucked? I’ve read of people trying numerous times, and then getting it to work. I’ve done the same. After 30+mins it gets old.