Universal Transmitter: Overview Dodge Durango III

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The HomeLink® transceiver for this vehicle is located within the overhead console (1). The only visible component of the universal transmitter are the three transmitter push buttons (3) at the front of the overhead console. The buttons are marked with one, two or three illuminated dots, respectively, for identification of each channel.

Each of the three transmitter push buttons controls an independent radio transmitter channel. Each of these three channels can be trained to transmit a different radio frequency signal for the remote operation of garage door openers, motorized gate openers, home or office lighting, security systems or just about any other device that can be equipped with a radio receiver in the 286 to 399 Megahertz (MHz) frequency range for remote operation. The transmitter is capable of operating systems using either rolling code or non-rolling code technology. The system will not transmit operating signals if the Vehicle Theft Security System is armed.

The HomeLink® transceiver cannot be repaired, and is only available for service with the overhead console. If any part of the component is inoperative or damaged, the complete overhead console assembly must be replaced. Refer to CONSOLE, OVERHEAD, FRONT, REMOVAL .

OPERATION

The HomeLink® transceiver operates on a non-switched source of battery current so the unit will remain functional, regardless of the ignition switch position. For more information on the features, programming procedures and operation of the HomeLink® transceiver, see the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box.

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If the HomeLink® transceiver is inoperative, retrain the transceiver with a known good transmitter. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE . Test the universal transmitter operation again. If the unit is still inoperative, test the universal transmitter with Radio Frequency Detector special tool as described below

1. Turn the Radio Frequency (RF) Detector ON (3). A "chirp" will sound and the green power Light Emitting Diode (LED) will light (2). If the green LED does not light, replace the battery (4).
2. Hold the RF detector within one inch of the TRAINED universal transmitter and press any of the transmitters buttons.
3. The red signal detection LEDs (1) will light and the tool will beep if a radio signal is detected. Repeat this test for all three transmitter buttons. If the tool does not detect a radio signal for any of the three buttons, replace the inoperative HomeLink® transceiver assembly. The HomeLink® transceiver is only available for service with the overhead console. If any part of the component is inoperative or damaged, the complete overhead console assembly must be replaced.