A961828 2052250-

96 HomeLink garage door operation lost after a short period of time
96 18 28 2052250/1 August 24, 2018.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A4, Q7
2017 - 2021
All
Not Applicable
A5, Q5
2018 - 2021
All
Not Applicable
Condition
Customer states:
 A door opener, programmed to HomeLink, stops working after a short period of time.
 Door opener is produced by Chamberlain Group (Chamberlain and Lift Master) and is equipped with
MyQ, Security 2.0, or Security +.
Workshop findings:
 When pressing the applicable HomeLink
button, in the overhead console, the LED
(Figure 1, A) rapidly flashes green.
Figure 1. HomeLink LED.
Technical Background
Improper synchronization between the vehicle and garage door motor.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
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Service
1. Do not resync the handheld transmitter to the vehicle.
Note:
A HomeLink LED which is rapidly flashing green indicates that the HomeLink module has been correctly
coded to the handheld transmitter and is transmitting a signal from the vehicle.
2. Sync the vehicle’s HomeLink to the door motor.
 PDF versions of the owner’s manual, describing the sync process, are available from the manufacture’s
webpage.
3, On the garage door motor briefly press the “Learn” button.
Note:
Do not hold the button as this may reset, or lockout the unit
4. In the vehicle, within 30 seconds of pressing the "Learn" button, on the overhead console briefly press the
applicable HomeLink button 3 times.
Tip: Pause for one second between presses of the applicable HomeLink button.
Warranty
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi Warranty.
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2052250) are subject to change and/or removal. . Always
check with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins. Please check the
Repair Manual for fasteners, bolts, nuts, and screws that require replacement during the repair.
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