How to Program Your Car for Your Old Genie Garage Door Opener

Integrating your car’s built-in remote system with your Genie garage door opener offers unparalleled convenience. Technologies like HomeLink and Car2U, often found as three buttons located on your car’s visor or ceiling, eliminate the need for a separate handheld remote. These in-car systems draw power directly from your vehicle, ensuring they are always ready without battery replacements. Genie garage door openers are designed to be compatible with both HomeLink and Car2U. HomeLink systems typically feature a single LED indicator and may include a house icon on the center button. Car2U systems are identifiable by three LED lights, one above each button.

Programming Your HomeLink System for Genie Garage Doors

For detailed instructions in PDF format, you can refer to HomeLink Programming Guide. A helpful video tutorial is also available: HomeLink Programming Video.

Step 1: Clearing Your HomeLink System

Start by clearing any previous programming from your HomeLink system. Press and hold the first and third buttons simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds. The HomeLink indicator light will initially blink slowly, then faster to indicate it’s clearing. Release both buttons once the rapid blinking begins.

Note: Clearing HomeLink will erase all previously programmed garage door openers.

Step 2: Training HomeLink with Your Genie Remote

Select the HomeLink button you wish to use for your Genie garage door. Position your Genie remote control close to the chosen HomeLink button, ideally within two inches. Press and hold the button on your Genie remote. While keeping the Genie remote button pressed, simultaneously press and hold the selected HomeLink button. Continue holding both buttons until the HomeLink indicator light transitions from a slow to a rapid blink. Once it blinks rapidly, release both buttons.

Step 3: Programming HomeLink to Your Genie Opener

The programming process varies slightly depending on whether you have a newer or older Genie garage door opener model.

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

1. Locate the PROGRAM button on your Genie garage door opener’s powerhead. Press and hold this button until the round blue LED illuminates, then release. A long purple LED will start to flash.
2. Press and hold the HomeLink button you programmed for two seconds, then release. Repeat this press and release sequence on the same HomeLink button once more. The long LED will flash blue and then turn off.
3. Press the programmed HomeLink button several times until your garage door begins to move.

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. The red LED will begin to blink.
2. Press and release the desired HomeLink button one time. The red LED will stop blinking and remain on.
3. Press and release the same HomeLink button a second time. The red LED will turn off.
4. Press the programmed HomeLink button again to activate your garage door.

Note: For further assistance, consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual, visit HomeLink’s official website, or Genie Company’s website.

Programming Your Car2U System for Genie Garage Doors

For detailed instructions in PDF format, you can refer to Car2U Programming Guide.

Step 1: Resetting Car2U to Factory Default Settings

The Car2U system comes with default settings: Button 1 is pre-set for Genie® openers, Button 2 for LiftMaster® openers, and Button 3 for Wayne Dalton® openers.

Car2U in car garage door opener buttons

To reset Car2U to its factory defaults, press and hold buttons 1 and 3 simultaneously for 20 seconds, or until all three LEDs start flashing. Release both buttons. The Car2U system is now reset to its original factory settings.

Note: Resetting the Car2U system will erase all previously programmed garage door openers.

Step 2: Programming Car2U to Your Genie Opener

The programming steps are slightly different for newer and older Genie models.

For Newer Genie Models (with a Program Button)

1. Press and hold the PROGRAM button on your Genie garage door opener’s powerhead until the round blue LED turns ON. Release the button. The long purple LED will begin to flash.
2. Press and hold the Car2U button you’ve chosen for your Genie opener for two seconds, and then release. Repeat this press and release sequence on the same Car2U button. The long LED will flash blue and then turn off.
3. Press the programmed Car2U button a few more times until the garage door moves.

For Older Genie Models (with a Learn Button)

1. Press and release the learn code button on your Genie garage door opener’s powerhead. The red LED will start to blink.
2. Press the desired Car2U button one time. The red LED will stop blinking and stay illuminated.
3. Press the same Car2U button one more time. The red LED will turn off.
4. Press the Car2U button again to operate your garage door.

Step 3: Changing the Factory Default Button for a Genie Opener

If you need to change a Car2U button that is not Button 1 to operate your Genie opener, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold buttons 1 & 3 for ONE SECOND and release. All three LEDs will light up solid red.
2. Press and hold the button (2 or 3) you wish to reprogram for Genie – the corresponding LED will flash. While still holding that button, press and release button 1. 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 need to program another button for a second Genie opener.

Note: For additional support, refer to your vehicle’s manual, visit learcar2u.com, or GenieCompany.com.