Next release the button when the overhead opener unit s lights blink.
Programming new garage door remote.
To program a new remote into the system hold the learn button until the indicator light blinks on the opener.
In addition learn how to program your universal remote to open more than one garage door as well as what to do if your remote won t accept a code.
By default the master remote comes from the factory as a codedodger 1 remote.
When purchasing a universal garage door remote check that it is compatible with your make and model of your garage remote equipment.
This sears partsdirect video shows how to program garage door opener remotes using several common types of wall controls.
Most likely they are all compatible but it best to make sure before purchasing.
Step 1 collect devices to reprogram.
Press and release the learn button on the overhead garage door opener unit.
Test the new garage door remote by pressing once to see if the door moves.
Within this 30 second time period press and hold the button on the hand held remote.
If your overhead door garage door opener was made from 1993 to present the master remote would be compatible with it.
Programming overhead door master remotes the master remote by overhead door is made to work with any garage door opener by the company.
It also shows you how to program older models that use a learn button on the motor unit.