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HomeLink & SOMMER garage door opener

Homelink Programming for SOMMER garage door opener 

*NOTE* for evo+/pro+ owners. Instead of using the learn button, you are using the radio button, which is located on the logic board inside of your motor carriage.


SOMMER / Direct Drive 310MHz programming instructions for HomeLink in MOST vehicles, scroll down for other homelink dashboard setup instructions: 

1. For the MOST vehicles, the first time programming with a SOMMER or Direct Drive opener, press and hold all 3 HomeLink buttons for approximately 30 seconds, releasing only when the HomeLink indicator light turns off. (Do not perform this step when programming the additional HomeLink buttons)

2. To ensure HomeLink is in the proper training mode, press and hold each of the buttons individually. When pressed, the individual HomeLink button should make the indicator light blink rapidly for 2 seconds and then turn a solid/continuous light.

A second person may make the following steps quicker & easier. As a safety precaution, DO NOT stand on your vehicle. Use a stepladder or other stable, safe device.

3. At the garage door opener receiver (Control Housing) in the garage, locate the Learn button. If there is difficulty locating the Learn button, please reference the garage door opener’s manual.

4. Press and release the Learn button (which activates the “Radio” light) NOTE: Once the button is pressed, there are approximately 10 seconds in which to initiate the next step. *NOTE* for evo+/pro+ owners. Instead of using the learn button, you are using the radio button, which is located on the logic board inside of your motor carriage.

5. Return to the vehicle and firmly press and hold the desired HomeLink button to be programmed for two seconds and release. Repeat the “press/hold/release” a second time to activate the door. (You may need to repeat this sequence of pressing the Learn button on the Control Housing and then pressing the HomeLink button in the vehicle up to 3 times to complete the training process).

HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped opener. 

Mercedes and BMW For HomeLink modules with a multi-color LED 

(these HomeLink modules are not as common, usually found on certain European vehicles): 

1. Press and hold the outer two buttons for approximately 10 seconds, releasing only when the HomeLink indicator light turns green. 

2. Wait approximately 10 seconds for the HomeLink indicator light to turn off. 

3. Press and hold the middle button for approximately 20 seconds, releasing only when the HomeLink indicator turns green. 

4. Wait approximately 10 seconds for the HomeLink indicator light to turn off. 

5. To ensure HomeLink is in the proper training mode, press and hold each of the buttons individually. When pressed, the individual HomeLink button should make the indicator light blink rapidly until the button is released. A second person may make the following steps quicker & easier. As a safety precaution, DO NOT stand on your vehicle. Use a stepladder or other stable, safe device. 

6. At the garage door opener receiver (Control Housing) in the garage, locate the Learn button. If there is difficulty locating the Learn button, please reference the garage door opener’s manual. 

7. Press and release the Learn button (which activates the “Radio” light) 
NOTE: Once the button is pressed, there are approximately 10 seconds in which to initiate the next step. *NOTE* for evo+/pro+ owners. Instead of using the learn button, you are using the radio button, which is located on the logic board inside of your motor carriage.

8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press and hold the desired HomeLink button to be programmed for two seconds and release. Repeat the “press/hold/release” a second time to activate the door. 
(You may need to repeat this sequence of pressing the Learn button on the Control Housing and then pressing the HomeLink button in the vehicle up to 3 times to complete the training process). 

HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped opener.

Audi, Porsche, and VW - MMI display


1. Press and hold the outer two buttons for approximately 10 seconds, releasing only when the HomeLink indicator light changes from flashing to on solid. 

2. Press and hold the middle button for approximately 20 seconds, releasing only when the HomeLink changes from flashing to on solid. Ignore the message on the MMI display asking if you want to program button II. Press the MENU button to clear this message from the display. 

3. To ensure HomeLink is in the proper training mode, press and hold each of the buttons individually. When pressed, the individual HomeLink button should make the indicator light blink rapidly until the button is released. A second person may make the following steps quicker & easier. As a safety precaution, DO NOT stand on your vehicle. Use a stepladder or other stable, safe device. 3 

4. At the garage door opener receiver (Control Housing) in the garage, locate the Learn button. If there is difficulty locating the Learn button, please reference the garage door opener’s manual. 

5. Press and release the Learn button (which activates the “Radio” light) NOTE: Once the button is pressed, there are approximately 10 seconds in which to initiate the next step. *NOTE* for evo+/pro+ owners. Instead of using the learn button, you are using the radio button, which is located on the logic board inside of your motor carriage.

6. Return to the vehicle and firmly press and hold the desired HomeLink button to be programmed for two seconds and release. Repeat the “press/hold/release” a second time to activate the door. 
(You may need to repeat this sequence of pressing the Learn button on the Control Housing and then pressing the HomeLink button in the vehicle up to 3 times to complete the training process). 

HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped opener.

Alternate Audi, Porsche, and VW MMI instructions 

1. From the main screen please select, Car – Car Systems – Vehicle Settings – Garage Door Opener – Clear Programming Settings – Yes. 

2. Please wait until the HomeLink LED turns off. 

3. Press and hold the middle button for approximately 20 seconds, releasing only when the HomeLink LED shows a constant light. (Please ignore the message: “Program button 2 now?”) A second person may make the following steps quicker & easier. As a safety precaution, DO NOT stand on your vehicle. Use a stepladder or other stable, safe device. 

4. At the garage door opener receiver (Control Housing) in the garage, locate the Learn button. If there is difficulty locating the Learn button, please reference the garage door opener’s manual. 

5. Press and release the Learn button (which activates the “Radio” light) NOTE: Once the button is pressed, there are approximately 10 seconds in which to initiate the next step. *NOTE* for evo+/pro+ owners. Instead of using the learn button, you are using the radio button, which is located on the logic board inside of your motor carriage.
6. Return to the vehicle and firmly press and hold the desired HomeLink button to be programmed for two seconds and release. Repeat the “press/hold/release” a second time to activate the door. 
(You may need to repeat this sequence of pressing the Learn button on the Control Housing and then pressing the HomeLink button in the vehicle up to 3 times to complete the training process). 

HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped opener. 

HomeLink programming instructions for vehicles with text display, also known as “Basic” display

1. Press and hold all three buttons. Display will say "CLEARING CHANNELS". 

2. After 20 seconds, the display will change to "CHANNELS CLEARED". Continue pressing all 3 buttons. 

3. After 10 more seconds, the display will change to "CHANNELS DEFAULTED". The buttons may be released now. 

4. Now when any button is pressed, the display will say "CHANNEL 1/2/3 TRANSMIT" and the dot under the HomeLink House icon should flash rapidly for 2 seconds and then go solid. 

5. At the garage door opener receiver (Control Housing) in the garage, locate the Learn button. If there is difficulty locating the Learn button, please reference the garage door opener’s manual. 

6. Press and release the Learn button (which activates the “Radio” light) NOTE: Once the button is pressed, there are approximately 10 seconds in which to initiate the next step. *NOTE* for evo+/pro+ owners. Instead of using the learn button, you are using the radio button, which is located on the logic board inside of your motor carriage.

7. Return to the vehicle and firmly press and hold the desired HomeLink button to be programmed for two seconds and release. Repeat the “press/hold/release” a second time to activate the door. 
(You may need to repeat this sequence of pressing the Learn button on the Control Housing and then pressing the HomeLink button in the vehicle up to 3 times to complete the training process). 

HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped opener. 

Lexus and Toyota 

1. Press and hold all 3 HomeLink buttons for approximately 30 seconds, releasing only when the HomeLink indicator light turns off. (Do not perform this step when programming the additional HomeLink buttons) 

2. To ensure HomeLink is in the proper training mode, press and hold each of the buttons individually. When pressed, the individual HomeLink button should make the indicator light blink rapidly for at least 2 seconds. A second person may make the following steps quicker & easier. As a safety precaution, DO NOT stand on your vehicle. Use a stepladder or other stable, safe device. 

3. At the garage door opener receiver (Control Housing) in the garage, locate the Learn button. If there is difficulty locating the Learn button, please reference the garage door opener’s manual. 

4. Press and release the Learn button (which activates the “Radio” light) NOTE: Once the button is pressed, there are approximately 10 seconds in which to initiate the next step. *NOTE* for evo+/pro+ owners. Instead of using the learn button, you are using the radio button, which is located on the logic board inside of your motor carriage.

5. Return to the vehicle and firmly press and hold the desired HomeLink button to be programmed for two seconds and release. Repeat the “press/hold/release” a second time to activate the door. 
(You may need to repeat this sequence of pressing the Learn button on the Control Housing and then pressing the HomeLink button in the vehicle up to 3 times to complete the training process). 

HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped opener. 

HomeLink modules with a multi-color LED 

1. Press and hold all 3 buttons. The LED will be orange for 10 seconds, and then flash green. Continue holding for another 10 seconds and the led will turn off. 

2. Now press any button and the LED should flash green rapidly. Then press the learn button on the opener and press the HomeLink button you wish to use. A second person may make the following steps quicker & easier. As a safety precaution, DO NOT stand on your vehicle. Use a stepladder or other stable, safe device. 

3. At the garage door opener receiver (Control Housing) in the garage, locate the Learn button. If there is difficulty locating the Learn button, please reference the garage door opener’s manual. 

4. Press and release the Learn button (which activates the “Radio” light) NOTE: Once the button is pressed, there are approximately 10 seconds in which to initiate the next step. *NOTE* for evo+/pro+ owners. Instead of using the learn button, you are using the radio button, which is located on the logic board inside of your motor carriage.

5. Return to the vehicle and firmly press and hold the desired HomeLink button to be programmed for two seconds and release. Repeat the “press/hold/release” a second time to activate the door. 

(You may need to repeat this sequence of pressing the Learn button on the Control Housing and then pressing the HomeLink button in the vehicle up to 3 times to complete the training process). 

HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped opener. 

Programming another opener brand after SOMMER

To program an additional device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained, follow these steps:
 
1. Press and hold the desired pre-programmed HomeLink button. After 20 seconds the indicator light will begin to flash.  Without releasing the HomeLink button, position the hand-held transmitter 1-3 inches away from the HomeLink surface keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view.

2. While still pressing the HomeLink button, now also press and hold the hand held transmitter button so that both buttons are pressed.  DO NOT release either button until the HomeLink indicator light either flashes rapidly or is always on.  At this point both buttons may be released (The rapid flashing or always-on led indicates successful programming).
 
The previous device has now been erased and the new device can be activated by pushing the HomeLink button that has just been programmed.  However, it may be necessary to follow steps 3-5 below to complete rolling code training.  This procedure will not affect any other programmed HomeLink buttons.

3. At the garage door opener receiver (motorhead unit) in the garage, locate the training button (usually near where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the unit).  If there is difficulty locating the training button, please reference the garage door opener’s manual, visit our website www.homelink.com.

4. Press and release the training button (which activates the “training” light)         
NOTE: Once the button is pressed, there are approximately 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step.

5. Return to the vehicle and firmly press and hold the desired HomeLink button to be programmed for two seconds and release.  Repeat the “press/hold/release” a second time to activate the door. (You may need to repeat this sequence up to 3 times to complete the training process).

CAUTION!

Before programming HomeLink® to a garage door opener, make sure that people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent potential harm or damage. Your motorized garage door will open and close while you are programming HomeLink. Do not program HomeLink if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. A moving garage door can cause serious injury or death to people and pets or damage to objects.
Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dangerous gas. Do not run the vehicle's engine while programming HomeLink. Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death. When programming a garage door opener, it is advised to park outside of the garage.
Do not use HomeLink with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door that cannot detect an object signaling the door to stop and reverse - does not meet current U.S. federal safety standards.

Additional Resources:
http://www.homelink.com or HomeLink® Customer Care at 1-800-355-3515
SOMMER-USA Technical Support at 1-877-766-6607, or info@sommer-usa.com 

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