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I cannot get my homelink to program to save my life, I do it exactly how it says in the manual, I try it with my remote and my garage unit neither of them work when i press the homelink button with my opener the light just stays lit and never blinks 
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Originally Posted by SinisterJ' date='May 15 2005, 07:10 PM
I cannot get my homelink to program to save my life, I do it exactly how it says in the manual, I try it with my remote and my garage unit neither of them work when i press the homelink button with my opener the light just stays lit and never blinks?
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What's the brand of the garage door opener? You probably have a rolling code unit.
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Originally Posted by SinisterJ' date='May 15 2005, 07:15 PM
Chamberlain Liftmaster Professional
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Did you follow the instructions on page 103?
The liftmaster has rolling code i think. Here's I did mine two days ago.
1. Press both outer buttons for 20 secs to clear out all the programming.
2. Program the remote by pressing the button on the garage remote and one button on the car(my case #1).
3. Go to my garage door opener, and press the red button in the back of the unit.
4. Go back to the car and depress the #1 button for aobut 3 secs and it should sync up with the code.
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arnolds instructions sound pretty accurate but in case you need more help troubleshooting, here's a snippet from Homelink's FAQ:
A link to the entire Homelink FAQ where this came from is right here.
I can't program my HomeLink
You can either call our customer service number (1-800-355-3515) or contact us by email for complete programming assistance. First try the following troubleshooting tips:
You can either call our customer service number (1-800-355-3515) or contact us by email for complete programming assistance. First try the following troubleshooting tips:
- Check the frequency of the device?s hand-held transmitter (usually found on the back). HomeLink is compatible with radio-frequency devices operating between 288-399MHz (some 2001 and newer vehicles may be compatible up to 418MHz. Please contact us for vehicle compatibility).
- Put a brand new, store bought battery in the hand-held transmitter. During the programming process the battery's energy tends to drain (more so with an older battery). A new battery will increase the speed and accuracy in which the hand-held transmitter sends its signal to HomeLink.
- Retrain HomeLink holding the hand-held transmitter at different lengths and angles from the HomeLink button you are trying to program. Try 4-6 inches away at a different angle.
- Cycle the hand-held transmitter during programming: Press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release the hand-held transmitter every 2 seconds until the indicator light changes from a slow blink to a rapid flash.
- To verify HomeLink has programmed to a non-rolling code ("fixed") device, press and hold the HomeLink button. If the indicator light remains solid, it has picked up the signal and should operate the device. If it remains a slow blink, HomeLink has not picked up the signal from the hand-held remote. Try programming the button again or choose another button to program.
- To verify HomeLink has picked up a rolling code signal: press and hold the programmed HomeLink button. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and turns solid, HomeLink has successfully picked up the rolling code signal. Please follow the rolling code instructions outlined in the "programming a garage door opener" section to complete the process.
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Originally Posted by arnolds' date='May 15 2005, 10:02 PM
[quote name='SinisterJ' date='May 15 2005, 07:15 PM']Chamberlain Liftmaster Professional
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Did you follow the instructions on page 103?
The liftmaster has rolling code i think. Here's I did mine two days ago.
1. Press both outer buttons for 20 secs to clear out all the programming.
2. Program the remote by pressing the button on the garage remote and one button on the car(my case #1).
3. Go to my garage door opener, and press the red button in the back of the unit.
4. Go back to the car and depress the #1 button for aobut 3 secs and it should sync up with the code.
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[/quote]If you still have trouble call Homelink,they will help you out.Thats what I did. Good luck.
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Yes!! 
I finally got it (I Had to hold the button in forever though, my arm started to get tired 
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Thanks Everyone
I finally got it (I Had to hold the button in forever though, my arm started to get tired )Thanks Everyone
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