Homelink issues
05-27-12, 07:18 PM
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Homelink issues
Hello. Are there others out there with problems with connecting to the garage door? I've found that previous cars have had no issues with connectivity. I can't seem to get my new 2012 rx3500 to work.
05-27-12, 07:36 PM
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05-27-12, 08:18 PM
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Do you have an opener with rolling codes? Give more particulars with brand of opener. Also, you need to check if the opener button in the car has been previously programmed to another opener. Depress the button in the car you want to program and it should blink slowly. If it blinks very quickly, erase the current programming or use another button that blinks slowly.
05-28-12, 08:35 AM
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reading the garage door opener versus the Lexus instructions was confusing, and I struggled for a while. Then I watched it on Youtube and it was so simple and quick it made me wonder why they wrote those instructions the way they did..
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05-28-12, 08:59 AM
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When I was dealing with this last week, I found the instructions on the Homelink site to be helpful.
If your opener has rolling codes, you need to hit the "learning" or "teach" button on the opener, scramble down off the ladder, then punch the Homelink button in the vehicle in a span of 30 seconds. Or use two people.
If your opener has rolling codes, you need to hit the "learning" or "teach" button on the opener, scramble down off the ladder, then punch the Homelink button in the vehicle in a span of 30 seconds. Or use two people.
05-28-12, 10:09 AM
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My only issue with the Homelink button is that they are active even if the ignition is off. Security issue if you leave the car on the driveway, as anyone that breaks a window can now open the garage door.
Before someone says, this is the same with having your opener on the visor or somewhere in the car, the opener is not integrated in the car, and one can chose to take it in and out. No such choice with Homelink.
Before someone says, this is the same with having your opener on the visor or somewhere in the car, the opener is not integrated in the car, and one can chose to take it in and out. No such choice with Homelink.
05-28-12, 10:37 AM
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My only issue with the Homelink button is that they are active even if the ignition is off. Security issue if you leave the car on the driveway, as anyone that breaks a window can now open the garage door.
Before someone says, this is the same with having your opener on the visor or somewhere in the car, the opener is not integrated in the car, and one can chose to take it in and out. No such choice with Homelink.
Before someone says, this is the same with having your opener on the visor or somewhere in the car, the opener is not integrated in the car, and one can chose to take it in and out. No such choice with Homelink.
What do other car manufacturers do?
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05-28-12, 12:55 PM
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Better to just leave the car in the garage. All manufactures leave the home link on. Far more dangerous to have a separate remote in the car that can be stolen any where you park or leave the car. All someone has to do is find yor registration in the car and they are in your home
05-28-12, 06:05 PM
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I got it.
Hello everyone.
I went to the website and programmed home link to my wireless keypad. I took it off the wall and punched my security code and pressed enter and the home link button at the same time. I then got out and pressed the learn button on the garage door opener and the home link button next. Things went much better. I have a Sears Craftsman circa 2001.
Thanks for your input.
Cheers.
I went to the website and programmed home link to my wireless keypad. I took it off the wall and punched my security code and pressed enter and the home link button at the same time. I then got out and pressed the learn button on the garage door opener and the home link button next. Things went much better. I have a Sears Craftsman circa 2001.
Thanks for your input.
Cheers.
05-28-12, 07:00 PM
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My only issue with the Homelink button is that they are active even if the ignition is off. Security issue if you leave the car on the driveway, as anyone that breaks a window can now open the garage door.
Before someone says, this is the same with having your opener on the visor or somewhere in the car, the opener is not integrated in the car, and one can chose to take it in and out. No such choice with Homelink.
Before someone says, this is the same with having your opener on the visor or somewhere in the car, the opener is not integrated in the car, and one can chose to take it in and out. No such choice with Homelink.
05-28-12, 08:05 PM
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My BMW also had homelink off when the ignition was off. I found that to be a real issue, as I could not get in my car, open the garage door, turn on the ignition when ready, and then drve out. Always had to remember to open the garage door before getting in the BMW. I like the Lexus implementation a whole lot better.