How to Program Your Genie Garage Door Opener to Your Car’s Remote System

Integrating your Genie garage door opener with your car’s built-in remote system, such as HomeLink or Car2U, offers unparalleled convenience. No more fumbling for a separate remote – just a press of a button in your car, and your garage door smoothly opens or closes. This guide provides comprehensive, step-by-step instructions to program your Genie garage door opener to these systems, ensuring a seamless experience. Whether you are working with a newer Genie model like the 7035 or an older version, we’ve got you covered.

Understanding In-Car Garage Door Opener Systems: HomeLink and Car2U

HomeLink and Car2U are the leading in-vehicle control systems that allow you to operate your garage door directly from your car. These systems eliminate the need for handheld remotes, offering a cleaner and more integrated solution. Typically, the control buttons are located on your car’s visor or overhead console.

Key Features of HomeLink:

• Often indicated by a single LED indicator.
• May feature a house icon on the center button.
• Powered by your car’s electrical system, no batteries required.

Key Features of Car2U:

• Distinguished by three LED lights, one above each button.
• Also powered by your car’s electrical system.

Both HomeLink and Car2U are widely compatible with Genie garage door openers, making the programming process straightforward. Let’s dive into how to program each system.

Programming Your HomeLink System to Your Genie Garage Door Opener

Here’s how to program your HomeLink system to work with your Genie garage door opener. These instructions are designed to be clear and easy to follow, whether you have a Genie 7035 model or another Genie opener.

Step 1: Clear Existing HomeLink Programming

Before programming a new garage door opener, it’s good practice to clear any existing programming from your HomeLink system. This ensures a clean slate for the new Genie opener.

1. Press and hold the first and third buttons on your HomeLink system simultaneously.

2. Keep holding until the indicator light blinks slowly and then quickly for up to 20 seconds.

3. Release both buttons.

   NOTE: Clearing HomeLink will erase all previously programmed devices.

Step 2: Train HomeLink with Your Genie Remote

This step involves using your Genie handheld remote to teach the HomeLink system the correct frequency.

1. Choose the HomeLink button you want to use for your Genie garage door.
2. Position your Genie remote approximately two inches away from the chosen HomeLink button.
3. Press and hold the button on your Genie remote.
4. While still holding the Genie remote button, press and hold the selected HomeLink button.
5. Continue holding both buttons until the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow to a rapid blink.
6. Release both buttons once the rapid blinking starts.

Step 3: Program HomeLink to Your Genie Opener

The final step involves syncing the HomeLink system with your Genie garage door opener unit itself. 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 your Genie garage door opener’s powerhead. This is usually on the motor unit in your garage.
2. Press and hold the PROGRAM button until a round blue LED illuminates. Then release the button. A long purple LED will start flashing.
3. Press and hold the chosen HomeLink button for two seconds and release. Repeat this press and release sequence a second time.
4. Observe the long LED on the Genie opener. It should flash blue and then turn off.
5. Press the programmed HomeLink button a few more times. Your garage door should now activate. If it doesn’t work on the first try, repeat the Homelink button presses a few times.

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

1. Find the learn code button on your Genie garage door opener powerhead.

2. Press and release the learn code button. A red LED will begin to blink.

3. Immediately press the desired HomeLink button once. The red LED should stop blinking and remain on.

4. Press the same HomeLink button a second time. The red LED should turn off.

5. Press the HomeLink button again. Your garage door should now operate.

   NOTE: For further assistance, consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual, visit www.homelink.com, or www.GenieCompany.com.

Programming Your Car2U System to Your Genie Garage Door Opener

Car2U is another popular in-car system. Here’s how to program it to your Genie garage door opener, including models like Genie 7035.

Step 1: Reset Car2U to Factory Default Settings

Resetting Car2U ensures you start with a clean configuration.

1. Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 on your Car2U system simultaneously for about 20 seconds.

2. Continue holding until all three LEDs start flashing.

3. Release both buttons. The Car2U system is now reset to its factory defaults.

   NOTE: Resetting Car2U will erase all previous programming.

Car2U buttons for opening a garage door

Step 2: Program Car2U to Your Genie Opener

Similar to HomeLink, the programming process varies slightly 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 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 want to program for your Genie opener for two seconds and release. Repeat this press and release sequence one more time on the same Car2U button.
3. The long LED on the Genie opener should flash blue and then turn off.
4. Press the programmed Car2U button a few times. Your garage door should now respond.

For Older Genie Models (with a Learn Button):

1. Press and release the learn code button on your Genie garage door opener powerhead. The red LED will start blinking.
2. Press the desired Car2U button once. The red LED should stop blinking and stay illuminated.
3. Press the same Car2U button a second time. The red LED should turn off.
4. Press the Car2U button again, and your garage door should activate.

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

Car2U comes with factory default settings where Button 1 is pre-set for Genie openers. If you wish to use Button 2 or 3 for 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 Car2U button (2 or 3) you want to assign to your Genie opener. The corresponding LED will flash. While continuing to hold this button, press and release button 1, and 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 for another button if you have a second Genie opener.

   NOTE: For more detailed instructions, refer to your vehicle’s manual, visit learcar2u.com, or www.GenieCompany.com.

By following these comprehensive instructions, you can easily program your car’s HomeLink or Car2U system to your Genie garage door opener, including models like the Genie 7035. Enjoy the convenience of one-touch garage door control right from your vehicle!