Sears Craftsman LiftMaster Chamberlain Garage Door Opener Wireless Keypad Model 976LM Security+ Logo
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The wired keypad (Chamberlain) of my garage door is not working. The red light on the keypad keeps blinking. Can someone tell me how to fix that? FYI, the garage opener, the remote, and the wall unit all work fine. I've changed the battary, but it did not help.

  • Anonymous Mar 14, 2011

    When you say "wired keypad" is it the unit with keys numbered 1 through 9? Does it have wires running to it?

  • houyang89 Mar 14, 2011

    Yes, it has wires running to it from a wall unit just inside the garage door. The wall unit is connect to the motor by a wire too. This must be a very old set up (not the new wireless ones, definitely not the 976LM). I meant to post a new question, but somehow the title was assigned.

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You can try programming the keypad using the procedure below.

To program the keypad, first unplug the garage door opener from the electrical outlet. Next, remove the nameplate from the console that the keypad plugs into and locate the program/operate switch. Flip the switch to program. Next, enter your desired four-digit PIN number into the keypad. Slide the switch back to operate and plug the garage door opener back in. The keypad should be programmed.

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