Reprogramming Basic HOMELINK® Transceiver Codes (Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Equipped Vehicles)

2024 Dodge and Ram 1500 TRXSECTION Reprogramming Basic HOMELINK® Transceiver Codes (Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Equipped Vehicles)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 RAM 1500 Classic. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

To program a device to the HomeLink® transceiver using a button previously trained, follow these steps:

  1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink® transceiver button. DO NOT  release the button. The EVIC will display "CHANNEL X TRANSMIT" for 20 seconds and then change to "CHANNEL X TRAINING". Without releasing the HomeLink® transceiver button, proceed to step 2.
  2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 3-8 cm (1-3 inches) away from the HomeLink® transceiver button while keeping the EVIC display in view.
  3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® transceiver button that you want to train and the hand-held transmitter buttons. Do not release the buttons until step 4 has been completed.  The EVIC will display "CHANNEL X TRAINING", once the HomeLink® transceiver is programmed the EVIC will display "CHANNEL X TRAINED". X refers to the desired channel being trained (1, 2 or 3).
    NOTE:

    Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace this Reprogramming Step 3 with procedures noted in the "Gate Operator/Canadian Programming" service information.

  4. Once "CHANNEL X TRAINED" is displayed on the EVIC, release both buttons. Programming is now complete. When the HomeLink® transceiver button is subsequently pressed, "CHANNEL X TRANSMIT" is displayed on the EVIC and your device should be activated, (garage door should open).
    NOTE:

    If the EVIC display shows "CHANNEL X TRANSMIT" (where X is channel 1, 2 or 3) but your device does not activate, the device may be equipped with a "rolling code" system. Continue with the following steps 5 through 7 to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener manufactured after 1995). The assistance of a second person may make the following programming steps quicker and easier.

  5. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the "learn" or "smart" button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit.
  6. Firmly press and release the "learn" or "smart" button. (The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.)
    NOTE:

    There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step 7.

  7. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release  the reprogrammed HomeLink® transceiver button. Repeat the "press/hold/release"  sequence a second time, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the reprogramming.

    The HomeLink® transceiver should now activate your rolling code equipped device.

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