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Generally most of us will simply unplug the motor and leave it turned off until a garage technician has arrived. Every motor has the function to erase the memory which will decode all remotes that have ever been programmed to the motor. The best way to find out how to do this is to google your motors make and model to find your manual online and locate the section on how to erase the memory (this will generally be in the same section on how to code new remotes to your motor). Follow the steps and check that all of your existing remotes are no longer working which will indicate that you have done the procedure correctly. If you do not have any remotes it is a good idea to purchase a new remote and code this to your motor before you erase the codes to ensure that you have done it correctly.

If you cannot locate the instructions or are not confident to erase the memory, please feel free to give us a call and we will assist over the phone. The assistance is free and you are not require to be an existing customer or purchase a remote from us. Alternatively you can contact your motor's manufacturer which should be able to help also.

Programming your B&D remote from your has never been easier. Just follow the step-by-step instructions in the video above and you're all set!

Coding Via Motor (Using a Compatible Remote)

Use the following instructions if you are using a B&D compatible remote. 

Step 1: Button Preparation

Begin by pushing and holding the button on the new remote that you want to use to to operate the motor (do not release this button). 

Step 2: Press and Release the Code Set Button

Locate the CODE SET button on your garage door motor. It's essential to know where this button is to complete the programming process. Push and release the CODE SET button.

Step 3: Test the Remote

Stand clear of the door and test the remote. 

Coding Via Motor (Using a Original Remote)

Use the following instructions if you are using your original B&D remote. 

Step 1: Button Preparation

Begin by pushing and holding the button on the new remote that you want to use to to operate the motor (do not release this button). 

Step 2: Press and Release the Code Set Button

Locate the CODE SET button on your garage door motor. It's essential to know where this button is to complete the programming process. Push and release the CODE SET button.

Step 3: Test the Remote

Stand clear of the door and test the remote. 

Erasing Motor Memory 

Alternatively, you may want to erase the programmed motor to erase the connection between all synched remotes.

Step 1: Press and Release the Code Set Button

Press and hold the CODE SET button located on the motor until the light begins to flash (approx. 5-10 seconds). All remotes should now be erased. 

Summary

If the programming is successful, the garage door should respond to the remote's signal by either opening or closing, depending on its current state. If you see this response, congratulations - your B&D remote control is now programmed. 

If the garage door doesn't respond as expected, don't worry; simply repeat the steps to ensure that you've followed the process accurately.

For more helpful tips and garage remote solutions, stay tuned in our blog. If you found this guide valuable, don't forget to share it with your fellow B&D remote owners who might be facing the same issues.

A quick guide on how to clone your new Marantec remote to your existing remote.

Step 1: Erasing Factory Code 

1. Press and hold the top two buttons at the same time on the remote we have supplied you. The LED light will flash 3 times. Continue holding both buttons.

2. While still holding the first button, release the second button and then press it 3 times. The LED light will flash constantly to indicate that the factory code has successfully been deleted.

3. Release all buttons.

4. Test: press a button on the remote. If the deletion of the factory code has been successful, the LED should not work when you press any button.

Step 2: Copying the Code from an Existing Operational Remote

1. Place your new remote we have supplied, and your existing operational remote back to back (you may need to try different positions)

2. Press and hold the button that operates your door you wish to copy on your original remote -- this will send out the signal for your duplicator remote to learn. When you see the LED light on your duplicator remote start flashing constantly -- then coding has been successful.

3. Release all the buttons, and then test your new remote to make sure that it is working.

How to Restore an Accidentally Erased Remote Control

Press and hold the bottom two buttons on your new remote for 5 seconds

 A how to guide to clone your MPC3 remote.

Step 1: Erasing Factory Code 

1. Press and hold the top two buttons at the same time (unlock and lock) on the remote we have supplied you. The LED light will flash 3 times. Continue holding both buttons.

2. While still holding LOCK, release the UNLOCK button and then press it 3 times. The LED light will flash constantly to indicate that the factory code has successfully been deleted.

3. Release all buttons.

4. Test: press a button on the remote. If the deletion of the factory code has been successful, the LED should not work when you press any button.

Step 2: Copying the Code from an Existing Operational Remote

1. Place your new remote we have supplied, and your existing operational remote back to back

3. Press and hold the button that operates your door you wish to copy on your original remote -- this will send out the signal for your duplicator remote to learn. When you see the LED light on your duplicator remote start flashing constantly -- then coding has been successful.

4. Release all the buttons, and then test your new remote to make sure that it is working.

How to Restore an Accidently Erased Remote Control

Press and hold the bottom two buttons on your new remote for 5 seconds.

A year goes by so quick when you're having this much fun!

Recently we celebrated our first birthday here at RemotePro. And what better way to celebrate this milestone with a large cake in the shape of a remote? This event just so happened to coincide with the birthdays of our two sales directors, Jason and Chris - so a happy belated birthday to them too! 

We wouldn't have made it this far without our valued customers - so a huge thanks goes out to anyone who has visited our website or ordered a product - our primary goal is to continue delivering the highest level of customer service in 2014 and beyond.

If you haven't already, make sure you check out our full collection of products today and if you have any queries or have feedback, don't hesitate to get in touch with our team. Here's to another year of success for RemotePro!