A961501 2019260-

Technical Service Bulletin
96 Garage door opener cannot be programmed to HomeLink system
96 15 01 2019260/9 September 21, 2015. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-67 dated
July 10, 2013 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
All
2002 - 2017
All
HomeLink
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
9
-
Revised header data (Added model year 2016 and 2017)
8
7/10/2013
Revised header data (Added model year 2014 and 2015)
7
7/11/2012
Revised title, Technical Background, Service, and Additional Information
Revised header data (Added model year 2012 and 2013)
The customer may report that the handheld transmitter cannot be programmed to the garage door opener control
module, J530.
Technical Background
The following issues have been identified as root causes of unsuccessful HomeLink® programming:
• The customer’s door opener system may not be compatible with J530.
• The battery in the handheld transmitter may be too weak for a good signal. The battery charge may be
sufficient to operate the garage door opener, but not enough to program the remote transmitter to the vehicle
system.
• In A4 model years 2005–2006 and A3 model year 2009, the actual location of the garage door opener control
module differs from the location shown in the owner's manual (opposite side of front bumper).
• The customer may misunderstand the programming procedure, particularly if the customer’s HomeLink®
opener system is using an alternate code.
• The handheld transmitter’s programming function may become inoperative, or the transmitter is too far away
from J530.
• Interference prevents the communication between handheld transmitter and J530.
Tip: If the vehicle flashes during the programming of a handheld transmitter, this does not necessarily
indicate that the programming was successful; it only indicates that the vehicle has recognized and saved a signal.
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Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
1. Ask the customer to visit www.homelink.com.
• The customer can verify that the HomeLink® system is compatible with the vehicle’s garage door opener by
contacting customer service at Johnson Controls through www.homelink.com.
• Further information about HomeLink® programming issues can be found at www.homelink.com.
2. Ask the customer to replace the battery in their handheld transmitter or to try another handheld transmitter.
3. If the HomeLink® system is using an alternate code, ask the customer to reset and resynchronize the
HomeLink® system. This will allow the receiver transmitter’s limited memory, which may be full, to be deleted.
Information can be found in the owner’s manual of the customer’s HomeLink® system.
4. Ask the customer to hold the button down or to press the button frequently during the programming procedure.
Some handheld transmitters stop transmitting a signal after 10 seconds.
5. In A4 model year 2005–2006 or A3 model year 2009, J530 is installed on the left front side and not on the right
front side as described in the owner’s manual. Inform the customer of the correct location of the garage door
opener control module.
Warranty
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.
Additional Information
The following Technical Service Bulletin(s) offer additional information:
• 2029384: 96 Garage door opener intermittently loses programming
• 2026599: 96 Garage door opener cannot be programmed to Homelink - A8 (D4), A7, A6
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2019260) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior
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