How Do I Program My Car to My Genie Intellicode Garage Door Opener?

Effortlessly accessing your garage with the built-in remote in your car offers unparalleled convenience. Technologies like HomeLink and Car2U make it possible to control your Genie garage door opener directly from your vehicle. These systems, typically featuring three buttons located on your visor or overhead console, draw power from your car’s electrical system, eliminating the need for batteries and the hassle of traditional handheld remotes. Genie garage door openers are fully compatible with both HomeLink and Car2U, streamlining your daily comings and goings. HomeLink systems are identifiable by a single LED indicator and often display a house icon above the center button. Car2U systems feature three LED lights, one above each button.

Distinguishing HomeLink and Car2U Buttons

Programming Your HomeLink System for Genie Garage Doors

For detailed instructions in PDF format, you can refer to the official HomeLink programming guide. A helpful video tutorial is also available here.

Step 1: Clear Existing HomeLink Programming

Begin by clearing any previously programmed garage door openers from your HomeLink system. To do this, simultaneously press and hold the first and third buttons on your HomeLink panel. Keep holding them down for approximately 20 seconds. You’ll notice the indicator light blink slowly at first, and then rapidly. Once it blinks rapidly, release both buttons. This reset ensures a clean slate for programming your Genie garage door opener.

Important Note: Clearing HomeLink will erase all previously programmed devices. You will need to reprogram any other garage door openers or devices linked to your HomeLink system after this process.

Step 2: Teach HomeLink Using Your Genie Remote Control

Decide which of the three HomeLink buttons you want to use to control your Genie garage door. Take your handheld Genie garage door remote and position it close to the chosen HomeLink button, ideally about two inches away. Press and hold the button on your Genie remote that you typically use to open your garage door. While still holding the Genie remote button, immediately press and hold the HomeLink button you selected. Continue holding both buttons until the indicator light on the HomeLink system changes from a slow blink to a rapid blink. As soon as you see the rapid blinking, release both buttons. This step transfers the frequency signal from your Genie remote to your car’s HomeLink system.

Step 3: Program HomeLink to Recognize Your Genie Garage Door Opener

This final step establishes the connection between your programmed HomeLink button and your Genie garage door opener unit. The process varies slightly depending on whether you have a newer or older Genie model.

For Newer Genie Garage Door Openers (with a Program Button):

1. Locate the PROGRAM button on the powerhead unit of your Genie garage door opener. Press and hold this button until a round blue LED illuminates. Once lit, release the PROGRAM button. A long purple LED will then start to flash, indicating it’s in programming mode.
2. Press and hold the HomeLink button you programmed in Step 2 for two seconds, and then release. Repeat this process by pressing and holding the same HomeLink button again for another two seconds and releasing. The long LED on the opener will flash blue and then turn off, confirming signal reception.
3. To finalize the programming, press the HomeLink button a few more times until your garage door begins to move. This may take several presses.

For Older Genie Garage Door Openers (with a Learn Button):

1. Find the learn code button on your Genie garage door opener’s powerhead. Press and release this button. A red LED indicator will start to blink, signaling that the opener is ready to learn a new code.
2. Press the HomeLink button you programmed in Step 2 once. The blinking red LED on the opener should stop blinking and remain on steadily.
3. Press the same HomeLink button a second time. The red LED will turn off.
4. Now, press the HomeLink button again. Your Genie garage door should now activate and open or close.

Troubleshooting & Additional Resources: If you encounter any difficulties, consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual for HomeLink-specific instructions. You can also find helpful information and troubleshooting tips at the official HomeLink website: www.homelink.com or the Genie Company website: www.GenieCompany.com.

Programming Your Car2U System for Genie Garage Doors

For detailed PDF instructions on Car2U programming, please refer to the official Car2U guide.

Step 1: Reset Car2U to Factory Default Settings

To begin programming your Car2U system for your Genie opener, it’s recommended to reset it to its factory defaults. The default settings are pre-programmed for different brands: Button 1 is typically set for Genie openers, Button 2 for LiftMaster, and Button 3 for Wayne Dalton.

Car2U buttons inside a vehicle for controlling garage access

To reset, press and hold buttons 1 and 3 simultaneously for about 20 seconds. Keep holding until all three LED lights above the buttons start to flash. Once they flash, release both buttons. Your Car2U system is now reset to its factory default configuration.

Note: Resetting Car2U will erase any previously programmed garage door openers, requiring you to reprogram them.

Step 2: Program Car2U to Operate Your Genie Garage Door Opener

Similar to HomeLink, programming Car2U involves a slightly different process for newer and older Genie models.

For Newer Genie Models (with a Program Button):

1. Locate the PROGRAM button on your Genie garage door opener’s powerhead. Press and hold it until the round blue LED illuminates, then release. The long purple LED will begin to flash, indicating programming mode.
2. Press and hold the Car2U button you wish to program for your Genie opener for two seconds, and then release. Repeat this press and hold for another two seconds and release. The long LED on the opener will flash blue and then turn off, indicating successful signal reception.
3. Press the programmed Car2U button a few more times until your garage door responds and begins to move.

For Older Genie Models (with a Learn Button):

1. Locate the learn code button on the powerhead of your Genie garage door opener and press and release it. The red LED will start blinking.
2. Press the desired Car2U button once. The red LED on the opener will stop blinking and remain lit.
3. Press the same Car2U button a second time. The red LED will turn off.
4. Press the Car2U button again. Your Genie garage door should now be activated.

Step 3: Changing the Factory Default Button for a Genie Opener (If Needed)

If you want to use button 2 or 3 for your Genie opener instead of the default button 1, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 together for just ONE SECOND and release. All three LEDs will light up solid red.
2. Press and hold the Car2U button you want to reassign to Genie (either button 2 or 3). While holding it, the corresponding LED will flash. Continue holding this button and press and release button 1. Then, press and release button 1 again.
3. Release the button you held in step 2 and wait for the LED to stop flashing. This button is now programmed for your Genie opener. Repeat Step 2 if you want to program a second Car2U button for another Genie opener.

Further Assistance: For more detailed assistance, refer to your vehicle’s manual, visit learcar2u.com or www.GenieCompany.com.

By following these steps, you can easily program your car’s built-in remote system to seamlessly operate your Genie Intellicode garage door opener, adding convenience and security to your daily routine.