My dealer replaced the driver sun visor because the mirror door hinge broke and the new homelink transmitter is not "Homelink" and therefore programs differently. Does anyone have the instructions for the new transmitter with three lights?

 

Hi,
I had the exact same problem about 2 months ago with my new 07 C6.

This thread should answer all your questions. Is this a great foum or what??


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1717704


Steve

 

I had this happen as well and couldn't program my "Homelink". I'll try this tomorrow.

 

Thanks for the info... It works perfectly..... and the dealer is still scratching their heads..

 

Well, from what I was told, the original was a genuine Homelink and now Leer has been producing them.

 

Yes, Lear produces them. They have a great web site and an even better customer service dept. They will even call you back on the phone and walk you through the programming, if you need them to.

Here is their contact info.

Lear Car2U Customer Service Center
www.learcar2u.com
ContactUs@learOrders.com
866-572-2728


Steve

 

That Lear thing is junk. Homelink worked with pretty much everything all the time. It would learn just about anything and move on. Had it in several cars with no issues. Got the new 07 with the Lear, and guess what! It's not compatible with my garage door opener!! I've got a complaint logged with GM to replace the visor with a real Homelink that actually works with everything.

The Lear unit ONLY works with newer, rolling-code, remote-learning-type openers. In essence, it functions as an extra remote and you "learn" it to the opener. But, what happens when you have an opener that doesn't "learn" remotes? You're screwed, short and simple. And I sure as hell ain't adding one of their "compatibility" modules on the wall of my garage, too fugly and big.

The problem is that Homelink has all the patents on this functionality, and anything else is just a "poser."

 

If you need info, you come to the forum.....

 

Not true ! Lear works with non-rolling code systems as well. I went through this 2 months ago with my new 07 C6. My garage door opener is from 1987. I wrote the following in another thread at the time when I resolved the issue. Call Lear at the number below if you need help. They are very willing to help.
Steve
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Hi all,
If anyone needs any help with the remote garage door transmitter in the Corvette, contact Lear Car2U at:
Lear Car2U Customer Service Center
www.learcar2u.com
ContactUs@learOrders.com
866-572-2728

They were VERY helpful. The information and procedure in the Corvette users manual isn't very clear. The biggest things they pointed out were:
1) Do the programming with the car in Accessory mode and NOT with the engine running.
2) Do the programming in the garage and not outside.
3) If you have a system were your original transmitters have buttons labeled LEFT and RIGHT, you need to program the second button in the car (the one that controls the other door) as if DIP switch #1 had a different setting for the other garage.

If you need clarification, let me know and I can forward you what they sent me.

I originally thought I needed a conversion module. But I didn't after all.
They called me on the phone and emailed me very detailed instructions. I'm very pleased.

Just thought I should let you all know.
Steve

 

Ok, I will give you partial credit on this one: yes it will work with the very-old-non-rolling-code units, but did you see the programming instructions? You have to push a button for every dipswitch setting on that. The Homelink module will just learn the signal and rebroadcast, in a couple simple steps. And they work consistently.

Now, we get to my scenario: what if you have a new rolling-code opener that does NOT have the ability to learn remotes?

Like I said, screwed. But, the HOMELINK in my Maxima works with it flawlessly....

 

Yes, I agree. My 2002 Acura MDX has Homelink and it took me no time to setup the buttons in the car to control the garage door openers.

It took me days, looking at web sites, forums, and phone calls to Lear to get this thing to work. Is it a pain ? Does it cover all garage door opener types? Not sure. They claim to, though, either directly or with their special module. Actually, you might want to consider that for your case. I'd suggest you call them and discuss your particular situation. Like I said, they are very helpful.

Why GM went with Lear instead of Homelink, only the General knows for sure

Steve

 

I know! I know! The contract went to the lowest bidder in an effort to reduce cost!!!!

 

Thank you for your interest in the Universal Home Remote product. Additional help is available to assist you with any programming issues or questions.

If your product has 3 LED lights, please refer to www.learCar2U.com or call 1-866-57Car2U for additional support.

Sincerely,

The Lear Car2U Team

 

Appreciate the attempt at support and customer service, but at the end of the day, you just can't compare the Lear product with Homelink. They do different things, and unfortunately it won't do what I need it to.

 

I gave up on the Learcar unit for my '07 Z06 and my wife's '07 Coupe with our non-learn rolling code Gate system. The Homelink in my '05 Tahoe and my '05 Z51 Coupe worked flawlessly. I added a Homelink to both of my '07 cars. Now the visors have six buttons!
Here are a few Pics of the install
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1760147

 

Maybe if enough people/customers complain about the Lear product, perhaps GM would go back to Homelink on future models. That doesn't help us, but maybe future vette owners would not have to go through this pain.

Also, maybe Lear is listening and could redesign their product.

I finally got mine to work, but I do like the Homelink product thats in my Acura better.

Lear? Are you listening???

Steve

 

I don't think Lear has the ability to make theirs more like the Homelink product, since Homelink / Johnson Controls has all the patents, from what I've read. I think what it does is about all it's going to do, to keep them out of patent infringement.

GM Customer Service didn't sound like I was the first owner to complain, and they were rather familiar with the unit. They wanted to initially walk me through programming, and tried to refer me to Lear Customer Service. I could talk to everyone in the world about programming, but that still isn't going to overcome the simple incompatibility with my opener.

 

I had no problem programming my rolling code garage door opener, but the gate opener was a whole different story.

I had to find the fixed codes and then punch them in the buttons a certain number of times and stand on my head and hold my tongue just right.

The gate opener still doesn't work.

I want my homelink back.

 

Have you considered Lear's conversion module? Perhaps you should look into that. They say that should handle otherwise incompatible systems. I was considering this if I was unable to get the programming to work. But I finally did with Lear's help. One of the issues is that the Corvette user manual wasn't clear enough about the programming sequence and where you had to be when you programmed it. Just an FYI.

Having said all that, I still prefer Homelink.
Steve

 

Did you contact Lear? One of the issues I had was the proximity to the garage door opener when you do the actual programming. I needed to be in the garage or it did not program. I tried 4-5 times sitting in front of the garage door outside (as the manual suggests) and it didn't program. Lear said to program it while inside with the car running. The manual also says otherwise.

I suggest you call Lear.

Steve