Homelink issues

[flyeyes]

Hi All.

I have an '05 987 base, and am having difficulty with the Homelink transmitter.

After searching through various forums on the internet, it appears that Porsche's instructions in the owner's manual don't work. I had the same experience, but was able, after mutliple tries, to get the homelink programmed using the "generic" technique that works on other cars.

My problem is that it won't stay programmed. The LED lights up as if it's transmitting, bu the door won't open. The "clicker" still works fine.

Range, even when it was working, was very poor.

I have programmed maybe 10 others over the last few years, GM, Mercedes, BMW, Honda, Lexus. I've never had a problem with any of them.

Are there any tricks or workarounds with this unit?

TIA :unsure:

[DenverBill]

Call Homelink; they can give you model specific directions. The instructions in owner's manuals are often misleading, particularly concerning where the opener must be held during programing

[flyeyes]

Call Homelink; they can give you model specific directions. The instructions in owner's manuals are often misleading, particularly concerning where the opener must be held during programing

Thanks.

Actually, I can get it programmed, after multiple tries, but it doesn't seem to "stick." In other words, it will work for a few days, then will stop working. Currently it's working, but I don't know for how long. The dealer says he can't help because he has to be in front of the door.

[mbodo]

Call Homelink; they can give you model specific directions. The instructions in owner's manuals are often misleading, particularly concerning where the opener must be held during programing

Thanks.

Actually, I can get it programmed, after multiple tries, but it doesn't seem to "stick." In other words, it will work for a few days, then will stop working. Currently it's working, but I don't know for how long. The dealer says he can't help because he has to be in front of the door.

.. invite the dealer over to your house .. this should be a no-brainer for the dealer, your homelink appears to be defective. I don't think it is an issue with power to the unit, as I've had my battery disconnected a few times and I've yet to lose a homelink button (or even a preprogrammed radio station for that matter).

The homelink people are a crap shoot. They are all generalists and reading from a script, and offer the same help as your owners manual does, in other words, they aren't much help in getting it fixed.

One thing it might be is your garage door opener could use rolling codes. Read the section specific to rolling codes and reprogramming your OPENER to accept the new homelink device. I had to do this recently when I moved.