Convert Lear Car2U to Homelink?

[moe1979IL]

Has anyone successfully converted a Lear door system to homelink, by purchasing a homelink transponder on eBay and then installing in a newer (2009) Tahoe? Homelinks are abundant and cheap on eBay, and I'm wondering if the same wiring connection exists for both systems...and also if space within the upper console who accommodate the Homelink brand part.

Also, has anyone been placed on Lear's waiting list for the free generation II upgrade and actually received it for a 2009 Tahoe?

 

[AliBaba]

Has anyone done this?

On this topic it looks like GM is using homelink again in the 2014 Yukon/XL/Tahoe/Suburbans. Thank being said i don't see why it's not possible to just get a new module from the parts department and plug it in. That will allow it to work with all the new Security 2.0 garage door's and ditch Lear Car2u.

 

[AliBaba]

So update for you all.....

Dealer ordered the 2014 model transmitter which is supposed to be Homelink but came in as lear with a different part number. Still does not work with any garage door made after 1/1/2011.

Lear's website shows they don't produce anything for GM after 2013.

Homelink's website shows they are in the 2014 models but when you call they say they don't even have information on that in their systems.

Right now for anyone wanting homelink the only option is to order the Homelink 5 aftermarket option and install it in place of the Lear remote. Cost is $199 on ebay but it beats ordering repeaters for everything. I have 3 homes with 3 garages i can't open so this will be my next option if GM can't figure it out.

 

[AliBaba]

Well i did it.....

We found the correct parts to convert and ditch Lear car2u (POS system) to Homelink in a Yukon. The conversion you need requires 2 parts and it will be all done.

The parts are from a 2013 Buick Enclave but it is Homelink and it is security 2.0 compatible so you don't even need Homelink repeaters for newer garage doors. It works with new and old. The shape is the same, the electrical connection is the same. The only difference is that when you put in the Homelink you will only have a center light vs lear uses 3 lights.

http://www.gmpartscenter.net/oem-pa...re/overhead-console/garage-dr-opener/10311607

http://www.gmpartscenter.net/oem-pa...ardware/overhead-console/transmitter/20929720

This was a major headache for me but it was VERY necessary. I have my home with a new garage door opener and my father in-law has a new garage door opener and a new opener on the gate and i couldn't open any of the 3.

If this helps only 1 person i'll be happy because it was silly that GM switched and made it difficult for customers.

 

[s4thrills]

Well i did it.....

We found the correct parts to convert and ditch Lear car2u (POS system) to Homelink in a Yukon. The conversion you need requires 2 parts and it will be all done.

The parts are from a 2013 Buick Enclave but it is Homelink and it is security 2.0 compatible so you don't even need Homelink repeaters for newer garage doors. It works with new and old. The shape is the same, the electrical connection is the same. The only difference is that when you put in the Homelink you will only have a center light vs lear uses 3 lights.

http://www.gmpartscenter.net/oem-pa...re/overhead-console/garage-dr-opener/10311607

http://www.gmpartscenter.net/oem-pa...ardware/overhead-console/transmitter/20929720

This was a major headache for me but it was VERY necessary. I have my home with a new garage door opener and my father in-law has a new garage door opener and a new opener on the gate and i couldn't open any of the 3.

If this helps only 1 person i'll be happy because it was silly that GM switched and made it difficult for customers.

Was this a straight swap out? I ordered a similar GM part # 10311606 thinking I could swap it out and it's going to take a lot of retrofitting to do so. If you can confirm this fits with no modification then I will sell the one I bought and buy this instead.

As an FYI - I have a 2014 model (December 2013 build date) and my car came with the Lear opener.

 

[AliBaba]

Yes it was a straight swap out. The mounting holes, light holes and button holes are identical.

The only difference is that Lear uses all 3 lights and each correspond with a button. Home Link has a middle light and is the same light for all 3 buttons. You will still have 3 holes for the lights but only the middle will ever light up. Personally i don't care as long as it works.

Just make sure you order both part numbers. One is the buttons and the other is the unit itself.

Good luck.

 

[s4thrills]

Thanks bro. Very helpful. I will do so.

 

[gmshtr]

Dumb question

Thanks for the advise. I actually bought the two parts needed. Now for the dumb question...exactly how does the overhead console come off. Does the entire unit come out, or just the section with the garage door openers in it?

Usually I end up costing myself more by damaging other things trying to fix cheap stuff!

Thanks!

Phil

 

[AliBaba]

Thanks for the advise. I actually bought the two parts needed. Now for the dumb question...exactly how does the overhead console come off. Does the entire unit come out, or just the section with the garage door openers in it?

Usually I end up costing myself more by damaging other things trying to fix cheap stuff!

Thanks!

Phil

It's been so long i can't remember how to take that console off. I believe there are 2 screws in the light behind the lens and then the rest are clips so you can just carefully pull.

 

[minytrker]

I didnt know about this solution and ended up adding my garage door opener to my internet and can control through an app now on my phone. I still have the stock openers that came with the opener in 2 vehicles but I have more than 2 vehicles is the issue. Thanks for posting the part numbers and how to do it.

 

[tedv]

Hi, I'm new to this site and found you through a search about installing a Homelink into a 2014 Suburban. I've read through this discussion and had a couple questions. I have dropped the roof console … remove plastic lightcover by using your fingernails. It releases if you pull the plastic from the side of the lens toward the front. If you pull from the back it will break off the tangs. Once removed, there are two torx screws that back out and hold in place. The console will hang, but there are still two clips midway on the console that must be pulled out by rocking and pulling straight down.

Now my questions. My Suburban didn't come with the homelink, so I'm retrofitting. There is a mount for the Homelink with two screw lugs to screw mount it into the console, but there is no harness clip for the Homelink connector and I will also have to Dremel out holes for the Homelink buttons. I bought a 2003 Homelink and it has three wires. Does anyone know which wire terminals from the main harness will supply the Homelink unit?

Or if you already have the Homelink and have a photo of the wiring and can post it, it sure would be appreciated? I'd simply set up the wires to the main harness terminal.

 

[FuzzyChopz]

FWIW, I have a newer (2012) Craftsman garage door opener and had to purchase a 50$ repeater for my Lear 2 U garage door opener (from the company) to work in my 2007 Tahoe. In my other car 2008 Ford Edge, equipped with Home link. I called them up and they sent me a repeater for free. So you have to ask yourself...should you purchase the 50$ repeater or all new parts for a Home link? ...just putting it out there.

P.S. if you have Home link, call them up and they will give you a free repeater...both have great customer service.

 

[SaltyDogma]

It works!!!

Thank you hotmanali!!

This was exactly what I was looking for, and took a chance it would work. It did, and was an easy swap out - part for part.

I was concerned the part was for a non-sun roof overhead console, but it worked just fine.

I think this is a much better solution than trying to use the relay (which has terrible reviews). Works with all my locations, no batteries in the remote to deal with, and most importantly, no extra device in the garage which has to work...

Why GM decided to save a few bucks and go with an inferior product...

 

[Nick161024]

I have a 2014 Tahoe and I cannot get my garage door to work with my system. My garage door opener is a 2006 linear. I followed the instructions to the tee and I have had no luck. Any Suggestions.

 

[snkue]

Dumb question

Thanks for the advise. I actually bought the two parts needed. Now for the dumb question...exactly how does the overhead console come off. Does the entire unit come out, or just the section with the garage door openers in it?

Usually I end up costing myself more by damaging other things trying to fix cheap stuff!

Thanks!

Phil

Hi I have the same problem how did the parts swap work out. thanks

 

[the blur]

From reading the lear2u website. they only used them on GM cars 2007-2013. My 2014 Caddy is homelink compatible, and it works fine. So any 2014 GM car should work fine. The big question is, why did the OP use Buick parts, and not Chevy parts from 2014??

 

[ldiastx]

Well i did it.....

We found the correct parts to convert and ditch Lear car2u (POS system) to Homelink in a Yukon. The conversion you need requires 2 parts and it will be all done.

The parts are from a 2013 Buick Enclave but it is Homelink and it is security 2.0 compatible so you don't even need Homelink repeaters for newer garage doors. It works with new and old. The shape is the same, the electrical connection is the same. The only difference is that when you put in the Homelink you will only have a center light vs lear uses 3 lights.

http://www.gmpartscenter.net/oem-pa...re/overhead-console/garage-dr-opener/10311607

http://www.gmpartscenter.net/oem-pa...ardware/overhead-console/transmitter/20929720

This was a major headache for me but it was VERY necessary. I have my home with a new garage door opener and my father in-law has a new garage door opener and a new opener on the gate and i couldn't open any of the 3.

If this helps only 1 person i'll be happy because it was silly that GM switched and made it difficult for customers.

This was SO EASY. Removing the overhead console was the hardest part. Under 20 minutes and I was loving my garage door opener in my. 2013 Yukon.

The removal of the overhead console is by removing 2 Torx screws that are underneath the plastic dome light cover.

 

[the blur]

How much did the parts cost ?

 

[WildWillie]

I made this swap today on my 2010 Denali, using donor parts from a 2011 Buick Enclave. Fit like a glove, and programmed my Chamberlain garage door on the 1st attempt. When looking for parts (Look for overhead roof console on Ebay, junkyard), goto the Homelink website and plug in the donor car info. If you don't get a compatability warning, you're good to go! Lens cover comes off from the front, and pivots to the rear. I used an old credit card to get the 2 front clips to disengage. 2 screws, 2 plugs, swap, reassembly, voila!!

Thanks to all for their help and research!!!

 

[iamdub]

What's this LearCar2U thing? Is that the name of this system that GM put in these things when they switched from Homelink? My '08 programmed to my Chamberlain/Liftmaster door operators just fine. It's not quite as easy as Homelink, but not difficult, either. Just a different process. I learned a trick where you have to press and hold whichever button you're programming for about a second, then let go for a second, hold for a second, etc. until the operator responds. Sometimes this process has to be repeated two or three times if the rolling code thing isn't matched up before the programming mode of the operator times out. I used to install overhead doors and automated gates and would always program the customer's cars for them, mainly just so I could check out their rides. lol