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Homelink Sync?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by flumazenil, Apr 1, 2010.

  1. flumazenil

    flumazenil New Member

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    I have tried to sync the homelink to my garage door opener using the rolling code instructions in the book. I can seem to get it to sync. Any hints?
     
  2. barrybie

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    We have a Genie opener. On it you have to push the button under light cover to have it search for the Homelink. Then went through normal instructions and it worked fine.
     
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    It took me about three tries to get it to work. I went to the garage door opener manufacturer's website (Genie, in my case) and found the instructions there a bit more explicit than in the Prius' owner's manual.

    Also, unlike the regular remote control, I have to hold down the button on the mirror a full second or two. If I just press & release, it doesn't open.
     
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    Homelink.com has instructions for various garage opener brands.
     
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    I did the same thing about 5 times. It finally worked and I didn't do anything different from the first time. :p
     
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    I did find it difficult to sync when comparing with my last few vehicles. I got it done but now I don't use it because I found the switch on the mirror not so convenient. I had to raise my hand up high to get to the switch. What I do now is to use double-sided tape and taped my key fob size opener next to the Start switch. When I switch off my car, I can move my finger next to it and open/close my garage door without putting my hand up the mirror. This is much more ergonomical.
     
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    Surfdolfin Surfin the Blizzard Pearl

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    Flu: My Genie 'remote' opener would not work the homelink, so had to use the button on the motor case, and even that took a few tries.
    Good luck. Bart in SoCAL:cool: