Registration Procedure

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Registration Procedure
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  1. NEW CODE REGISTRATION 
    NOTE:
    • If pressing the switch of the original transmitter to register the code, the system might operate. 
    • When registering the transmitter codes such as for garage or gate, check that there is nobody around those places then register. 
    1. Press the switch for the item to be registered for 20 seconds

      HINT:

      When transferring to registration mode, LED (red) blinks in 1 Hz cycle.

    2. In the condition of ( a), bring the original transmitter to within 1-inch area around the garage door opener and press the switch, (code transmitting).

      HINT:

      When code registration completes correctly, LED (red) blinks in 5.6 Hz cycle.

    Fig 1: Bringing Original Transmitter To Within 1-Inch Area Around Garage Door Opener
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    New code registration timing chart 

    Fig 2: New Code Registration Timing Chart
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    If a code can not be registered, observe the following conditions.

    HINT:

    • If the battery of original transmitter is consumed.
    • Press the switch of the transmitter repeatedly in registration mode, as some transmitters stop transmitting for 1 to 2 seconds.
    • This system is not applicable to the garage door opener which had been made before 1982.
  2. CODE DELETION 
    1. Press the switches at both ends of garage door opener simultaneously for 20 seconds.

      HINT:

      When transferring to deletion mode, LED (red) blinks in 6 Hz cycle.

    2. When releasing the switch within 10 seconds after transferring to deletion mode, all the registered codes will be erased.

      HINT:

      Press the switch until blinking in 6 Hz cycle stops, so that the default code for check is set.

    Code deletion timing chart 

    Fig 3: Code Deletion Timing Chart
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