Safety Warning
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Diagnostic Aids
This procedure will clear any learned transmitters from the S25 Garage Door Opener. This will require reprogramming by the customer to reestablish universal home remote functionality. The vehicle must be with the item being programmed, for example at the customer's garage. Programming involves time-sensitive actions, and may time out causing the procedure to be repeated.
To program up to three devices:
- Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter for the garage door opener or device being programmed about 3 to 8 cm (1 to 3 in) away from the Universal Remote system buttons with the indicator light in view..
- Press and release one of the three Universal Remote system buttons that you would like to program. Press and hold the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the hand-held transmitter button until the indicator light changes from a slow to a rapid flashing light or a continuously on light. Then release the button.
- Press and hold the newly programmed Universal Remote system button for five seconds while watching the indicator light and garage door activation.
Radio signals for some gate operators follow different rules. It may be necessary to follow the instructions regarding gates at the end of the second set of three steps.
- If the indicator light nstays on continuously or the garage door moves when the button is pressed, then programming is complete.
- If the indicator light does not come on or the garage door does not move, a second button press may be required. For a second time, press and hold the newly programmed button for five seconds. If the light stays on or the garage door moves, programming is complete.
- If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds then changes to a solid light and the garage door does not move perform the additional 3 steps below.
- Locate the Learn or Smart button inside the garage on the garage door receiver. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.
- Press and release the Learn or SMart button. The following step, step 3, must be completed within 30 seconds of pressing this button.
- Inside the vehicle, press and hold the newly programmed Universal Remote system button for three seconds and then release it. IIf the garage door does not move or the lamp on the garage door receiver does not flash, press and hold the same button a second time for three seconds then release it. Again, if the door does not move or the garage door lamp does not flash, press and hold the same button a third time for three seconds then release it..
The Universal Remote system should now activate the garage door. Repeat the process for additional buttons.
Radio signals for some gate operators follow different rules. Follow these instructions.
Some radio-frequency laws and gate operators require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for the Universal Remote system to pick up the signal during programming.
If the programming did not work, replace Step 2 under "Programming the Universal Remote System" with the following:
Press and hold the Universal Remote system button while pressing and releasing the hand-held transmitter button every two seconds until the signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Remote system. The Universal Remote system indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under "Programming the Universal Remote System" to complete.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.