I have a Genie Garage door opener model 200. It is an older model from previous home owner.?
September 30th, 2009 | by admin |The old remote quit, there is no "learn" button on the unit nor is there any dip switches on the unit or the old remote. I recently purchased a new universal remote that allows to program using a "learn button" or dip switches. Any suggestions on how to program my new remote?
To answer your question about the missing dip switches and learn button:
Genie sometimes has some of the strangest configurations I’ve seen. They aren’t usually looked upon too favorably by installers because they can be so confusing/annoying at times. In order to program remotes, however, there has to be dip switches or a learn button located somewhere in connection to the unit. If you are absolutely certain they are not anywhere on the unit itself there is only a couple other possibilities…
(1) the actual receiver has been mounted somewhere other than with the unit and then was wired into the unit - it may be on the ceiling or on a wall.
(2) on some odd models the circuitry to program a remote is found inside the wall station that you press to open the door without thte remote - you take the wall station off the wall and it’s in behind it. It’s rare but I have seen it several times.
Hope this helps!
3 Responses to “I have a Genie Garage door opener model 200. It is an older model from previous home owner.?”
By Wayne H on Sep 30, 2009 | Reply
First, is or did you check to verify the new remote is compatible with your older opener?
If not, you may need to purchase a newer controller to attach to your opener which will work with some of the newer remotes.
I had to do this this summer when I purchased a home and the controllers were lost. It is still cheaper than replacing the opener.
You still have to verify the remotes are compatible.
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By Chad S on Sep 30, 2009 | Reply
Honestly, most 3rd party universal remotes are bad news…especially when you are trying to use it with a Genie. For old Genies get the GIRU universal conversion kit for about 50 bucks and you can use any of the new genie intellicode remotes with your unit.
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Im an opener technician
By AdamDoorCo on Sep 30, 2009 | Reply
To answer your question about the missing dip switches and learn button:
Genie sometimes has some of the strangest configurations I’ve seen. They aren’t usually looked upon too favorably by installers because they can be so confusing/annoying at times. In order to program remotes, however, there has to be dip switches or a learn button located somewhere in connection to the unit. If you are absolutely certain they are not anywhere on the unit itself there is only a couple other possibilities…
(1) the actual receiver has been mounted somewhere other than with the unit and then was wired into the unit - it may be on the ceiling or on a wall.
(2) on some odd models the circuitry to program a remote is found inside the wall station that you press to open the door without thte remote - you take the wall station off the wall and it’s in behind it. It’s rare but I have seen it several times.
Hope this helps!
References :
Over 30 years in the door biz.
http://www.adamdoors.com