How To Reprogram Liftmaster Garage Door Opener Remote

Losing a garage door remote can be frustrating. In many cases, you will not be able to open your garage door without it and you may have to manually open your garage door by pulling on the emergency release cord or using a key. If you have a spare remote, you can easily program it to work with your garage door opener. However, if you do not have a spare remote, you will need to purchase a new one and program it. Here are the steps on how to reprogram a Liftmaster garage door opener remote:

1. Gather your materials. You will need the following items:

- A new Liftmaster garage door opener remote - A Phillips head screwdriver - A ladder

2. Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote. This will expose the battery and the programming button.

3. Press and hold the programming button for 5 seconds. The LED light on the remote will begin to flash.

4. Press the button on the wall-mounted garage door opener for 2 seconds. The LED light on the wall-mounted garage door opener will begin to flash.

5. Release the button on the wall-mounted garage door opener. The LED light on the wall-mounted garage door opener will stop flashing.

6. Press and hold the button on the remote for 2 seconds. The LED light on the remote will stop flashing and the remote will be programmed.

7. Replace the battery cover on the back of the remote.

8. Test the remote. Press the button on the remote to open and close the garage door.

If the remote does not work, repeat the programming steps. If the remote still does not work, you may need to replace the battery. If you continue to have problems, you may need to contact a qualified electrician.

Tips

- If you are programming a remote for a Liftmaster garage door opener that has been manufactured in 1993 or later, you will need to use the following steps:

1. Press and hold the button on the back of the remote for 6 seconds. The LED light on the remote will turn on and then off.

2. Within 30 seconds, press and release the button on the wall-mounted garage door opener.

3. The LED light on the remote will flash and then turn off. The remote is now programmed.

- If you are programming a remote for a Liftmaster garage door opener that has been manufactured before 1993, you will need to use the following steps:

1. Press and release the button on the wall-mounted garage door opener.

2. Within 30 seconds, press and release the button on the remote.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 two more times.

4. The remote is now programmed.