Integrating your car’s remote system with your garage door opener offers unparalleled convenience, and Car2U is a popular system designed for this purpose. If you’re looking to link your vehicle to your Genie garage door opener, this guide provides straightforward instructions to program your Car2U system effectively. The process is generally simple, but it varies slightly depending on the manufacturing date of your Genie opener. Follow the steps below to get your in-car remote working seamlessly.
Programming Car2U for Genie Models Manufactured After November 2011
For Genie garage door openers manufactured after November 2011 (serial numbers starting with 11291 or higher), use these steps:
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Initiate Programming Mode: Locate the program button on your Genie powerhead unit. Press and hold this button until a round blue LED illuminates, then release it. A long LED will then begin to flash purple, indicating it’s in programming mode.
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Sync Car2U Button: Inside your car, press and hold the desired Car2U button for one second, then release. Repeat this press and release of the same Car2U button one more time. After the second press, both the round and long LEDs on the garage door opener will flash blue momentarily and then turn off, signaling successful synchronization.
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Test the Connection: Press the programmed Car2U button again. Your garage door should now activate, confirming the successful programming of your Car2U system.
Note: If you are unable to locate the program button on your garage door opener motor unit, consult your Genie user manual for specific guidance.
Programming Car2U for Genie Models Manufactured Before November 2011
If your Genie garage door opener was manufactured before November 2011 (serial numbers starting with 11290 or lower), adhere to these instructions:
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Enter Learning Mode: Press and hold the program button on your Genie powerhead until both a round blue LED and a long blue LED illuminate simultaneously. Release the button. Only the round blue LED should remain lit, indicating the opener is in the correct programming stage.
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Prepare for Synchronization: Press the program button on the powerhead one more time. The long purple LED will start to flash, signaling readiness to learn the Car2U signal.
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Program Car2U Button: Press your desired Car2U button in your car for one second and release. Repeat this press and release of the same Car2U button a second time. The long LED on the garage opener will flash blue and then switch off, confirming the programming.
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Verify Operation: Press the programmed Car2U button once more. The garage door should now respond and begin to move, indicating that your Car2U system has been successfully programmed to your older Genie garage door opener.
Note: Always refer to your user manual if you encounter difficulties finding the program button or need further assistance with your specific Genie model.
By following these steps, you can easily program your Car2U system to work with your Genie garage door opener, enhancing your daily convenience and vehicle integration.
