I'm as frustrated as possible with this one. I've followed several well detailed processes as well as 4 different BMW YouTubes on programming the Homelink in the new-to-me 2013 135i.
I've changed batteries. I've held the remote at enough different locations that my arm got tired. All that happens is the light blinks slowly, that after about a minute it just quits. (I've cleared it numerous times and the light will flash rapidly)
What's really frustrating is that the 2016 X5 works like a champ with no clearing required. Press the homelink button for about 20 seconds (flashes fast, then continuous, then slow flashes. Let that go for 20 seconds or so. Press the button on the clicker and the button on the homelink simultaneously until the homelink button goes from slow flashes to rapid. Voile! Done. No up and down the ladder to the unit. Works like a champ.
Now go to the 135. Zip. Nada. Also try the 2007 328i. Same as the 135. Thank God the 1997 328i doesn't have homelink. I can use my Chamberlain or Liftmaster remotes perfectly, and they program in a flash from the wall unit.
I know this problem has been discussed numerous times. The Genius at the local BMW dealer had no suggestions that I hadn't already tried.
About all LiftMaster can offer is for you to buy some controller add-ons for 30 bucks a pop (I'm looking at three different door openers) and I'm just not going to go for that ... I have the clickers that came with the units and they do the job with no problem. It's the BMW Homelink that's a PITA. Any and all suggestions are not only welcome, they're prayed for!!
I've changed batteries. I've held the remote at enough different locations that my arm got tired. All that happens is the light blinks slowly, that after about a minute it just quits. (I've cleared it numerous times and the light will flash rapidly)
What's really frustrating is that the 2016 X5 works like a champ with no clearing required. Press the homelink button for about 20 seconds (flashes fast, then continuous, then slow flashes. Let that go for 20 seconds or so. Press the button on the clicker and the button on the homelink simultaneously until the homelink button goes from slow flashes to rapid. Voile! Done. No up and down the ladder to the unit. Works like a champ.
Now go to the 135. Zip. Nada. Also try the 2007 328i. Same as the 135. Thank God the 1997 328i doesn't have homelink. I can use my Chamberlain or Liftmaster remotes perfectly, and they program in a flash from the wall unit.
I know this problem has been discussed numerous times. The Genius at the local BMW dealer had no suggestions that I hadn't already tried.
About all LiftMaster can offer is for you to buy some controller add-ons for 30 bucks a pop (I'm looking at three different door openers) and I'm just not going to go for that ... I have the clickers that came with the units and they do the job with no problem. It's the BMW Homelink that's a PITA. Any and all suggestions are not only welcome, they're prayed for!!