Nomomoney

I know there have been several threads on this topic, LearCar2U and Homelink.

Some of us have LearCar2U, identified by 3 individual LED's on the sunvisor and some of you have Homelink, identified by a single LED light.

I also know that some of you have been successful in programming your LearCar2U systems and others like myself have been unsuccessful, until now.

I have two Liftmaster 8550 garage door openers with the "MyQ" intellisystem, which allows me to open my doors remotely from my smartphone.

I contacted Liftmaster and after explaining which system I have in my 2009 Corvette and 2008 Tahoe (LearCar2U), I was told that I needed the LearCar2U bridge kit, which allows communication between my garage door openers and remote buttons on my vehicle(s).

I purchased one "bridge kit" from Liftmaster, since they told me I only needed 1 kit. After receiving the module, I plugged it into an outlet closest to the garage door opener. Programmed my Tahoe and Corvette pursuant to the instructions and now I can open either garage door from within my 2 cars.

Link to Liftmaster:

https://www.liftmaster.com/for-homes...del-CAR2U-RPTR

Link to Car2U programming instructions for rolling code garage door openers:

http://www.learcar2u.com/rolling-gar...e-instructions

I just thought this might be useful to those who are having difficulty programming their sun visor garage door buttons.

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LMB-Z

Sometimes mine works, sometimes it don't. I just deal with it. Just curious....how much was the "bridge kit"?

Nomomoney

It's $30.00 from Liftmaster.

There is a short delay after pushing the button on the visor. Quite frankly the handheld remote works faster.....

I just thought this information might be useful to those who want to program their visors.

Bob Paris

I just installed a new Chamberlain wi-fi equipped garage door opener. I was able to program the Homelink on my 2015 Dart but could not program my wife's 2012 Elantra or the Car2U on my 2013 vette. Called Chamberlain and they ran the VIN for my wife's car and told me I needed the Homelink repeater. Instructions for the garage door opener stated that all cars with a Car2U would need a Car2U repeater. Ordered both from Amazon and they should be here over the next few days. Bought a triple tap so I will be able to plug-in the repeaters at the ceiling, close to the unit.

ROJ#79

I don't have any problem with programming my garage door with the Car 2U car system, but I can't program the gate to our community!

Ira T

There is a delay with the bridge. Instead of just pressing the button, you will need to press and hold for a couple of seconds.

Nomomoney

That's good. With your new Chamberlain wi-fi, you should be able to download the MyQ app on your phone and operate your door remotely, anywhere, right from your phone.

The nice part with the MyQ app, is that not only can you operate your door(s) remotely, but you can also set up the app, to notify you (either via text or e-mail) when the door is activating. This is great, especially when your away from home, it'll give you a heads up if someone who shouldn't be, is entering your garage.

dbischoff

That's not my experience. I have the Car2U "repeater" for my 2012 Corvette to work with my Liftmaster 8500. There is a delay, about a second or two, but I just have to push the visor button. I don't have to hold it. In fact, when I first started using it, that little delay threw me off and I was attempting to hold the button or press it repeatedly. I was defeating it. I learned that all it takes is a quick touch of the button to be confident the door will move, even though I don't get the instantaneous feedback.

Also, on another related thread it was mentioned that LED or CFL lights can produce radio frequencies that interfere with the Car2U signal. I have LED bulbs throughout the inside and outside of the garage, and have not experienced any problems.

45gunner

I have lived in my new house for three years. Over those three years I have successfully programmed 5 vehicles either using the learn button on the Liftmaster Garage Door Opener and/or the two button remote that was given to me when I bought the house from the builder. The second button being for the gates in the gated community.

Last week I obtained a 2011 Corvette Convertible and have tried nearly every day to program the garage door and/or the gate entry. Somedays the garage, other days the gate, and some days both. I have tried both the procedure in the Owners Manual and the procedure in LearCar2U. I am one RCH away from giving up and just using the remote I have.

Anyone have any suggestions?

If I purchase the bridge kit, it possibly would take care of my garage door opener but what about the gates in the community? I have never had this level of difficulty before.

Nomomoney

I would suggest you call Liftmaster, they should be able to answer your question.

(800) 528-5880

joec

I understand your pain... I don't understand why this **** just doesn't work like it should... We can put a man on the moon but can't design a system to open a friggin garage door.. I just used my 14yr old remote.. works everytime..

fireparamed

saplumr

Chamberlain and lift master have always been difficult to impossible depending on auto system or any hand held. I’d change the opener to something more common that offers zero resistance.

fireparamed

pcguy2u

Have car2u (3 LED's) in my 09 Z and as others have stated, it's not the most forward (maybe consistent is a better word) programming process - even for a programmer like me.

Has anyone noticed that the range on the car2u remote is quite limited by comparison to other in car remotes?

TIA, Nick

Olsarge

I agree 100%. I programmed my '12 GS to my 15 year old home opener first try. I tried and tried to program my new Sears opener on my warehouse to no avail until I bought the bridge kit. 10 minutes later it was done.

Old frequency vs. new frequency.

Rinkopr

madmatt9471

Very cool!

When I am ready to replace my GD Opener I will keep this in mind!

Thanks,Matt

NOLAVette

I had a tough time getting the Car2U/Chamberlain programming to work until I straightened out the antenna wires on both devices. Didn't think it would actually matter if the wires were pointing in a horizontal direction, but apparently it does!