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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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1

Did you review the Garage Door Opener Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Garage Door Opener Description and Operation

2

Important: If the vehicle is equipped with a valet switch, verify that the switch is in the OFF position.

Operate each button on the garage door opener one at a time.

Do all 3 buttons illuminate the LED?

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3

Do any buttons illuminate the LED?

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4

  1. Place the J 41540 HomeLink Tester, adjacent to the GDO as indicated.
  2. Operate each button on the garage door opener.

Does the J 41540 verify each button when pressed?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

5

Test the Switched Ignition Voltage circuit for an open, high resistance or a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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6

Test the Inadvertent Power Supply circuit for an open, high resistance or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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7

Test the ground circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

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8

Inspect for poor connection at the harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

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9

Replace the garage door opener.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

 

10

Program the garage door opener. Refer to Garage Door Opener Programming - Universal .

Did you complete the procedure?

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Does the garage door opener operate properly for the customer?

System OK

Advise the customer to call HomeLinkā„¢ at 1-800-355-3515