Programming the garage door opener

the key has note been programmed to the security module.....

Sorry, the process is simple but too lengthy to post here.

Goto homelink.com

They make the system and have very complete instructions you can download.

PLEASE NOTE: MOST but not ALL Brands / models of opener will work with this system.

GOTO HOMELINK.COM

THEY MAKE THE SYSTEM AND HAVE INSTRUCTIONS YOU CAN DOWNLOAD.

PLEASE NOTE: NOT ALL BRANDS/MODELS OF OPENER WILL WORK WITH THIS SYSTEM.

HOPE THIS HELPS

This is the procedure from the service manaul:

JAGUAR
XJ8 Remote Control Programming
1. Unlock the Boot/trunk with key.
2. Turn Ignition on.
3. Warning light on dash comes on.
4. When they go out, lift arm rest, inside their is a valley button, Press 5 times within 5 secs of lights on dash going out, Horn & Lights Flash.
5. Press any button on remote, remote programmed.

i know when i programed my XJ8... i had to use the sender button on the actual opener mounted on the garage roof and not the hand-held remote... not sure if that helps

ok

Learn Mode
WARNING: A garage door opening system that cannot stop or reverse itself after detecting an object in its path does not meet current federal safety standards. To decrease the risk of serious injury or death, do not use the universal transmitter with a door opening system that lacks stop and reverse features as required by federal standards. This includes any garage door opening system manufactured before April 1, 1982.
CAUTION: During this procedure, the system that you are programming will be made to operate. Make sure that people or objects are clear of the garage door or gate being programmed.

1. Select a universal transmitter button to train.

1. NOTE: If more than one button is pressed, priority will be given to the lowest numbered channel.
   Press and continuously hold the button for 20 seconds. CHANNEL X TRANSMIT will be displayed (X will be 1, 2 or 3) during this time.

1. NOTE: If the channel being trained has not been previously trained, the channel will immediately enter training mode (no 20 second delay).
   After 20 seconds, the display will read CHANNEL X TRAINING to indicate training has started.

1. Point the original garage door opener transmitter at the overhead console. Hold down the original transmitter's transmit button so the overhead console can learn the original transmitter's frequency and data stream.

1. Training will be completed in 100 seconds or less. CHANNEL X TRAINED will be displayed when training is complete. DID NOT TRAIN will be displayed if the channel did not correctly train.

1. NOTE: Additional training may be required for rolling code equipped devices. For additional information, refer to Rolling Code Programming in this section.
   Release the channel X button. Training is complete.

Rolling Code Programming
NOTE: To train a garage door opener (or other rolling code-equipped devices) with the rolling code feature, follow these instructions after completing the learn mode.

1. Locate the learn or smart button on the garage door motor head unit. Exact location and color of the button may vary by product brand. If there is difficulty locating the learn or smart button, refer to the device's Owner's Literature.

1. Press and release the learn or smart button on the garage door motor head unit.

1. NOTE: Following the previous step, there are 30 seconds in which to proceed.
   Press and release the programmed universal transmitter button. Press and release the universal transmitter button a second time to complete the training process. (some garage door openers may require this procedure to be done a third time to complete the training.)

Transmit Mode

1. Select the button for the desired channel (for example, for the garage door you wish to open).

1. NOTE: If more than one button is pressed, priority will be given to the lowest numbered channel.
   Press the button. CHANNEL X TRANSMIT is displayed.

1. The correct signal is transmitted to the device being controlled.

1. Release the button.

Erase Mode

1. Simultaneously press and hold buttons 1 and 3 for 20 seconds.

1. CLEARING CHANNELS will be displayed while the channel codes are being erased.

1. CHANNELS CLEARED will be displayed when the erase operation is complete.

1. Release buttons 1 and 3.

Universal Transmitter Default Code Mode Loading

1. Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 simultaneously. CLEARING CHANNELS is displayed.

1. After 20 seconds, CHANNELS CLEARED is displayed. Continue to hold buttons.

1. After 10 more seconds, CHANNELS DEFAULTED is displayed when the default codes have been successfully loaded

Try re-programming the remotes, here is the procedure for your car.
JAGUAR
XJ8 Remote Control Programming
1. Unlock the trunk with key.
2. Turn Ignition on.
3. Warning light on dash comes on.
4. When they go out, lift arm rest, inside their is a valley button, Press 5 times within 5 secs of lights on dash going out, Horn & Lights Flash.
5. Press any button on remote, remote programmed

I know what the problem is but never tried to resolve it. I have a 1998 XJ8 and went through the same problem. After numerous attempts to program the 4 channel built in opener I researched the problem and learned that the system in the car actually changes the code after every use. It's a security feature built in to the system. I simply started keeping my remote in the car.

There must be a way to disable the automatic randomizer so it retains the code from your remote opener everytime. Check with the dealer to see if it can be disabled and you will be in business. Please post the info if you get it.

Good Luck!

HOMELINKT UNIVERSAL
TRANSMITTER (IF EQUIPPED)
The HomeLinkt Universal
Transmitter, located underneath
the driver’s visor, provides a
convenient way to replace up to
three hand-held transmitters with
a single built-in device. This
feature will learn the radio
frequency codes of most current
transmitters to operate garage
doors and gates, and can also
control home or office lighting and
security systems (with the
available accessory package).
NEXT
MODE
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When programming your
HomeLinkt Universal
Transmitter, you will be
operating the garage door or
gate. Be sure that people and
objects are out to the way to
prevent potential harm or
damage.
Do not use the HomeLinkt
Universal Transmitter with any
garage door opener that lacks
safety stop and reverse features as
required by U.S. federal safety
standards (this includes any garage
door opener model manufactured
before April 1, 1982). A garage
door which cannot detect an
object, signaling the door to stop
and reverse, does not meet current
U.S. federal safety standards. For
more information on this matter,
call toll-free: 1–800–355–3515.
Programming
1. Prepare for programming the
HomeLinkt Universal Transmitter
by erasing all three of the factory
default channels by holding down
the two outside controls until the
red light begins to flash (20-30
seconds). Release both controls.
2. Hold the end of your hand-held
transmitter against the HomeLinkt
Universal Transmitter (located on
your visor) while keeping the red
light in view.
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3. Using both hands, press the
hand-held transmitter control and
the desired channel control on the
HomeLinkt Universal Transmitter.
Do not release the controls until
step 4 has been completed.
4. Hold down both controls until
the red light begins to flash slowly
and then rapidly. Rapid flashing
indicates successful programming
of the new frequency signal.
5. Follow steps 2 through 4 to
program the remaining two
channels.
If you do not successfully program
the HomeLinkt Universal
Transmitter after repeated
attempts, refer to Training a
rolling code which follows or call
toll-free customer assistance:
1–800–355–3515.

Controls and features
44
Operating the HomeLinkT
Universal Transmitter
Once programmed, the HomeLinkt
Universal Transmitter can be used
in place of hand-held transmitters.
To operate, simply press the
appropriate channel control on the
transmitter (the red light will
illuminate, indicating the signal is
being transmitted).
Controls and features
3. Press the programmed
HomeLinkt control in the vehicle
until the training light on the
garage door receiver turns solid
(1-2 seconds). Release the
HomeLinkt control and repress to
turn off the training light.
4. Press the HomeLinkt control
again. If the garage door activates,
the HomeLinkt Universal
Transmitter has been trained to
the receiver.
Erasing channels
To erase all three programmed
channels:
1. Hold down the two outside
controls until the red light begins
to flash.
2. Release both controls.
Channels cannot be erased
individually, but can be
reprogrammed. Refer to
Programming for instructions.

Sorry, the process is simple but too lengthy to post here.

Goto homelink.com

They make the system and have very complete instructions you can download.

PLEASE NOTE: MOST but not ALL Brands / models of opener will work with this system.


HOPE THIS HELPS