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jeepguy_1980 · 12-14-2011, 02:41 PM

I just installed my Homelink controls (as seen here). But I can't seem to program it. I have followed the directions in the book, but mine doesn't seem to behave as the book would indicate. The LED starts of blinking rapidly as soon as I push the button. I have even followed the steps to delete the programming. Can anyone confirm that the behavior in the video is right or wrong?

lanzajr26 · 12-14-2011, 02:54 PM

Hold the button down for about 7 seconds and when the blinking changes hold down the button on your garage door remote, then it will blink fast again. Once it does test it out, you should be done. I programmed two different remotes into my Homelink and it worked identical both times.

SSFury · 12-14-2011, 02:59 PM

I need to get a garage door opener.. I hate having cool little gadgets that dont get used. But then to use it as a "Garage", I'd have to give up my home gym.. sorry Camaro.. you are still banished to the driveway.

busabruce · 12-14-2011, 03:30 PM

Sometimes the remote method does not work and you will have to set the actually door opener in the garage to complete the setup. Mine was this way. I had to hold a button down on the actual garage door opener until it blinked and that gave me about 20 sec to get back in the car and program the Homelink controls. The second method was listed as an option to install in the 2010 Owners Manual.

Tiberious · 12-14-2011, 04:01 PM

Programming the garage door opener in the Camaro was a horrible experience. I did it "correctly" probably 20 times before it finally worked. That said, the range sucks and I pretty much have to be IN the driveway right in front of the door to get it to open. Keep trying, you paid for it, but honestly a remote from Home Depot/Lowes/Walmart is probably as good or better....and much less stressful.

Tib

ffrcobra_65 · 12-14-2011, 04:14 PM

some work on the first try and some after many many tries as stated above. Like someone said, sometimes you have to set it up with the actual opener on the wall (best done with another person while you set it up in the car).

Sir Nuke · 12-14-2011, 04:17 PM

jeepguy_1980, IF you have a newer garage door opener.....you will be reqiured to use the LEARN button on the opener itself, sometimes its under the cover with the lights. Most newer garage door openers have a ROTATING CODE which is why you need to do this section of the set-up. This is what I had to do, and it worked the first time....so according to you profile, you have a 2010 model, in your manual, it starts on page 4-45.....

KalCorp · 12-14-2011, 04:23 PM

My Door Opener had a special Remote just for homelink setup. I had to use that. Cant believe i even had it after 6 years later.

vanlieremead · 03-11-2012, 06:25 PM

Hey guys, to tie on this thread with a slightly different question: Is there any way to program the homelink not to open the garage doors when the ignition is off?

The Stig · 03-11-2012, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vanlieremead

Hey guys, to tie on this thread with a slightly different question: Is there any way to program the homelink not to open the garage doors when the ignition is off?

No, you'd have to change the wiring on the HomeLink buttons. As they are wired to the battery from the factory.

vanlieremead · 03-11-2012, 07:02 PM

Thanks - do we know where those wires are located? Not crazy about ever leaving the car outside of the house.

jrkilburn · 03-11-2012, 07:39 PM

Use the button on the opener itself rather than the remote. Worked nicely first time for me. I used my parents gate remote to program the other two buttons as in and out controls for their community. I love it and the range for mine is awesome, I bet it goes a good 1/8 mile. I hit the button when i enter the circle up the street and the door is full open by them time I get to the driveway.

jeepguy_1980 · 03-11-2012, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vanlieremead

Hey guys, to tie on this thread with a slightly different question: Is there any way to program the homelink not to open the garage doors when the ignition is off?

Unfortunately, that's how mine is now wired. The dome light wiring, which is un-switched, would not work for me. So I used the passenger airbag light power line to power my added homelink. It's annoying that my key has to be in to open/close the garage.

12-14-2011, 02:41 PM	#1
jeepguy_1980 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newport News Posts: 1,310 View My Garage	Programming Homelink Question I just installed my Homelink controls (as seen here). But I can't seem to program it. I have followed the directions in the book, but mine doesn't seem to behave as the book would indicate. The LED starts of blinking rapidly as soon as I push the button. I have even followed the steps to delete the programming. Can anyone confirm that the behavior in the video is right or wrong?

12-14-2011, 02:59 PM	#3
SSFury My Road Rage is Legendary Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS "Fury" Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sahuarita AZ Posts: 737 View My Garage	I need to get a garage door opener.. I hate having cool little gadgets that dont get used. But then to use it as a "Garage", I'd have to give up my home gym.. sorry Camaro.. you are still banished to the driveway. __________________ Every Time You Buckle Up In That Car, Tonight Might Be The Night That You Die.

12-14-2011, 04:17 PM	#7
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,665 View My Garage	jeepguy_1980, IF you have a newer garage door opener.....you will be reqiured to use the LEARN button on the opener itself, sometimes its under the cover with the lights. Most newer garage door openers have a ROTATING CODE which is why you need to do this section of the set-up. This is what I had to do, and it worked the first time....so according to you profile, you have a 2010 model, in your manual, it starts on page 4-45..... __________________

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12-14-2011, 02:54 PM	#2
lanzajr26 Drives: 2012 SS Inferno Orange Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 119	Hold the button down for about 7 seconds and when the blinking changes hold down the button on your garage door remote, then it will blink fast again. Once it does test it out, you should be done. I programmed two different remotes into my Homelink and it worked identical both times.

12-14-2011, 03:30 PM	#4
busabruce Drives: 2010 GT500 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Fort Lewis, WA Posts: 132	Sometimes the remote method does not work and you will have to set the actually door opener in the garage to complete the setup. Mine was this way. I had to hold a button down on the actual garage door opener until it blinked and that gave me about 20 sec to get back in the car and program the Homelink controls. The second method was listed as an option to install in the 2010 Owners Manual.

12-14-2011, 04:01 PM	#5
Tiberious Old '71 Owner Drives: 11 Camaro Vert;97 Malibu;03 Venture Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 396	Programming the garage door opener in the Camaro was a horrible experience. I did it "correctly" probably 20 times before it finally worked. That said, the range sucks and I pretty much have to be IN the driveway right in front of the door to get it to open. Keep trying, you paid for it, but honestly a remote from Home Depot/Lowes/Walmart is probably as good or better....and much less stressful. Tib

12-14-2011, 04:14 PM	#6
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	some work on the first try and some after many many tries as stated above. Like someone said, sometimes you have to set it up with the actual opener on the wall (best done with another person while you set it up in the car).

12-14-2011, 04:23 PM	#8
KalCorp Space Coast Camaros Drives: 2012 Camaro Vert Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Palm Bay , FL Posts: 1,281	My Door Opener had a special Remote just for homelink setup. I had to use that. Cant believe i even had it after 6 years later.

03-11-2012, 06:25 PM	#9
vanlieremead Chris Drives: 2011 2SS RS Jewel Red 6.2L Vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cave Creek, AZ Posts: 178 View My Garage	Hey guys, to tie on this thread with a slightly different question: Is there any way to program the homelink not to open the garage doors when the ignition is off?

03-11-2012, 07:02 PM	#11
vanlieremead Chris Drives: 2011 2SS RS Jewel Red 6.2L Vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cave Creek, AZ Posts: 178 View My Garage	Thanks - do we know where those wires are located? Not crazy about ever leaving the car outside of the house.

03-11-2012, 07:39 PM	#12
jrkilburn Drives: 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 70	Use the button on the opener itself rather than the remote. Worked nicely first time for me. I used my parents gate remote to program the other two buttons as in and out controls for their community. I love it and the range for mine is awesome, I bet it goes a good 1/8 mile. I hit the button when i enter the circle up the street and the door is full open by them time I get to the driveway.