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SI B66 10 16
Distance Systems, Cruise Control, Remote Control

March 2017
Technical Service

GARAGE DOOR OPENER CANNOT BE PROGRAMMED
Whats new:
• “Model”: G30 (5 Series) added
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This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B66 10 16 dated July 2016

MODEL
G12 (7 Series) Vehicles with option code S 0319

G30 (5 Series)

Vehicles with option code S 0319

SITUATION
The vehicle’s rear view mirror integrated universal remote control is incompatible with some garage
door (or fence) opener devices installed at the driver’s residence and/or business.

CAUSE
If the garage door opener was manufactured before 1993, it will not be compatible with any
HomeLink device.
Installing the compatibility bridge will NOT link these units. This is due to several incompatible
frequency’s used before 1993.

CORRECTION
The G12 contains the uniform global Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO).
If the garage door opener was manufactured after 1993, you should not have a problem getting
your HomeLink programmed to the vehicle assuming the correct procedure was followed. In some
cases, a compatibility bridge is needed to successfully program these units.
Further details are available on www.homelink.com ; select: Compatibility / Product / Garage
doors / select Garage door manufacture / search for HomeLink Fix kit / bridge. Or call HomeLink
Customer Care at 1-800-355-3515 follow menu selection.

PROCEDURE
For the latest info please visit HomeLink’s web site to program the garage door to the vehicle! Use

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the procedure below as a guide only if the website is unavailable.

CAUTION!

Before programming HomeLink® to a garage door opener or gate operator, make sure
that people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent potential harm or
damage. Your motorized garage door or gate 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 or gate 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.
If programming a garage door opener or gate, it is advised to unplug the device during
the HomeLink programming and also if performing the "cycling" process to prevent
possible motor burn-up.
HomeLink Programming Instructions:
1. For first time training, press and hold the two outer HomeLink® buttons, releasing only when
the HomeLink indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. (Do not perform this step when
training the additional HomeLink buttons.)
2. Position the hand-held transmitter 1-3 inches away from the HomeLink surface (usually
located on your visor, overhead console, or mirror), keeping the HomeLink indicator light in
view.
3. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold both the desired HomeLink button and
hand held transmitter button. DO NOT release until the HomeLink indicator light flashes
slowly and then rapidly. When the indicator light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be
released. (The rapid flashing indicates successful training.)
4. Press and hold the trained HomeLink button and observe the indicator light.
o If the indicator light is solid/continuous, training is complete and your device should
activate when the HomeLink button is pressed and released.
o If the indicator light blinks rapidly for 2 seconds and then turns a solid/continuous light,
proceed with the following training instructions for a rolling code device. A second person
may make the following steps quicker and easier. Please use a ladder or other device. Do
not stand on your vehicle to perform the next steps.

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5. At the receiver (motor head unit), locate the “learn” or “smart” button (usually near where the
hanging antenna wire is attached to the unit). If there is difficulty locating the training button,
reference the device owner’s manual.
6. Press and release the “learn” or “smart” button (the name and color of the button may vary
by manufacturer). NOTE: Once the button is pressed, there are 30 seconds in which to
initiate the next step.
7. Return to the vehicle and firmly press and hold the trained HomeLink button for two seconds
and release. Repeat the “press/hold/release” sequence up to 3 times to complete the training
process.
Retain the original hand-held transmitter of the RF device you are programming for use in other
vehicles, as well as for future HomeLink programming. It is also suggested that upon the sale of
the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink buttons be erased for security purposes. To erase the
programmed buttons, perform the procedure shown in step number 1.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Not applicable.
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