Older Genie garage door openers use a series of dip switches to program the receiver on the motor to work with the door opener remote control. When the positions of the nine or 12 dip switches in the remote fail to match the dip switch positions on the opener, the garage door will not operate when you press the remote button. Change the dip switches in the garage door opener to a random pattern rather than placing all the switches in the up or in the down position. This can protect against thieves matching your dip switch pattern. Unplug your Genie garage door opener from the electrical outlet in the ceiling. Although unplugging the opener is not necessary, it keeps a family member from accidentally opening the door during repairs. Remove the screws holding the plastic lens covering the garage door light bulb. Pull the lens from the opener motor to expose the white dip switches in the upper left corner. Older Genie openers may have a separate receiver attached to the top of the motor. Pry the cover from the receiver with a small flat-head screwdriver to access the dip switches.
Open the battery compartment on your Genie garage door opener remote to expose the dip switches. Depending on the style, the battery cover slides off the remote, or you must remove a small screw before removing the cover. Move the dip switches with the tip of an ink pen. Place each switch on the remote in either the up or down position. Match the dip switch positions on the opener motor or a separate receiver with the dip switch positions on the remote. For example, if the first three dip switches on the remote are in the down position, move the first three dip switches on the opener to the down position. Replace the cover on the remote. Replace the cover on the receiver, or the lens cover on the front of the garage door opener. Plug the opener back into the outlet in the garage ceiling. Things You Will Need Stepladder Screwdriver Small flat-head screwdriver Ink pen References YouTube: Garage Door Supply Company: Programming Genie GM3T-BX Master Remote with DIP SwitchesSky Link: Wireless Keyless Entry User’s Instructions Suggest a Correction
After pressing the learn button, go through the same programming method using the second button. This process will not over write the first button. If using the dip switch programming steps, and after programming the first button the dip switch sequence stays stored in the memory of the first button you programmed, therefore if you were to move the dip switches the first button that was programmed will still work. To program the second button, change the dip switch sequence to match the dip switch sequence for the second operator and go through the same programming method using the second button. The KLIK1U only has two positions, in this scenario where the transmitter or receiver has a three position switch, move all switches in the 0 position to either a + or -. No switches on the receiver system should be in the 0 position. The up switch position on the KLIK1U equals a + position on the receiver. The down position on the KLIK1U equals a - position on the receiver. The codes cannot be erased, only overwritten.
A newly programmed code will take the place of a previous code. KLIK1U is not working, no LED The LED is also a power indicator, pressing a button on the KLIK1U should cause the LED to illuminate. If the LED does not illuminate after button press, replace 3 volt lithium battery. How can I stop one button from operating two doors? If the Clicker is operating two doors, you will have to clear the memory of the garage door opener that is installed in the ceiling of the garage that you do not want the Clicker to operate. To clear out the KLIK2U, you press and hold the * and the # keys together until the keypad stops flashing. The back light is also a power indicator, pressing a button on the KLIK2U should cause the back light to illuminate. If the back light does not illuminate after a button is pressed, replace the 9 volt lithium battery. How can I program the KLIK2U to a second garage door opener? The KLIK2U can only be programmed to one garage door opener.
If your garage door opener has 10, 8, or 9 switches, match up the first nine switches and then turn the remaining switches to the down position. If equipped with a learn button, they can either be found on the garage door opener or on an external receiver. To locate the receiver look for an antenna some receivers will require a cover be removed to gain access to the switch positions. The KLIK1U and KLIK2U operate on 310 MHz, 315 MHz, 318MHz, 390 MHz and 372.5 MHz radio frequencies. Is Clicker compatible with the new Chamberlain, LiftMaster or Sears models with the yellow learn button? Models KLIK1U and KLIK2U are compatible with the new Security +2.0 technology (yellow learn button). To program model KLIK1U, use #8 on chart A. To program model KLIK2U, use brand ID 8 on Type 4. If I change the battery in the Clicker will I have to reprogram it? You may or may not have to, after replacing the battery if the Clicker no longer operates the unit then you will have to reprogram it.
Where is my learn button on my gate? Most gate operators have a built in radio receiver or an external receiver. The receiver on a gate opener can usually be found within the cabinet of the operator. To gain access you might require permission if used in a community gate. Why does the KLIK1U/KLIK2U/KLIK3U work but has short range? Attempt to reprogram the KLIK1U/KLIK2U/KLIK3U. If reprogramming does not solve the issue, one of three conditions could be occurring. (1) RF interference, if this is the case you may have to locate the source of the RF interference and discontinue use of that devise or some manufacturers offer alternate frequency receivers. (2) Either the KLIK1U/KLIK2U or the garage door openers radio receiver is mistuned, try a second KLIK1U/ KLIK2U, and if the problem persists consult the garage door opener manufacturer for replacement of the radio receiver. Clicker Model KLIK3U, KLIK3U-PK and KLIK3U-BL Remote Control Owner's Manual Clicker Model KLIK1U Remote Control Owner's Manual