Using an existing garage door keypad with new unit? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Munku · 02-23-2006, 02:52 PM

So I've recently installed a new garage opener after my old one fried itself and began smoking, and now that everything works, I'm curious to know if I can use the old wireless keypad unit to control the new opener instead of using the one provided? If any garage door experts frequent the forums I'd be interested to hear about this. My guess is no though since it wont be the right frequency or what not but you can never be sure right?

kazoo · 02-24-2006, 10:32 PM

The answer is a definite maybe. Manufacturers have evolutions of keypads, aftermarket manufacturers keypads have limited application, and so forth. Start with the door operator-write down all data from the head unit and then perform an online search or contact a door service company (who will perform the search work for a fee).

thingstodo · 02-25-2006, 07:52 AM

There should be some instructions with one unit or the other. I know you can usually "train" a key pad using one of the buttons on the door opener. There really should be instructions in the opener. If not, try looking inside the package or a replacement keypad for the instructions or get the instructions on line for a keypad that is in the stores.

Munku · 02-25-2006, 07:35 PM

I found in the back of the door manual that it wont work with off brand openers. Bleh thanks anyways guys.

thingstodo · 02-26-2006, 07:53 AM

New keypads are pretty inexpensive. 10 bucks or so...?

02-23-2006, 02:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Munku Lost Location: Florida	Using an existing garage door keypad with new unit? So I've recently installed a new garage opener after my old one fried itself and began smoking, and now that everything works, I'm curious to know if I can use the old wireless keypad unit to control the new opener instead of using the one provided? If any garage door experts frequent the forums I'd be interested to hear about this. My guess is no though since it wont be the right frequency or what not but you can never be sure right?

02-24-2006, 10:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
kazoo Psycho Location: Where the night things are	The answer is a definite maybe. Manufacturers have evolutions of keypads, aftermarket manufacturers keypads have limited application, and so forth. Start with the door operator-write down all data from the head unit and then perform an online search or contact a door service company (who will perform the search work for a fee). __________________ There ain't nothin' more powerful than the odor of mendacity -Big Daddy

02-25-2006, 07:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
thingstodo A Storm Is Coming Location: The Great White North	There should be some instructions with one unit or the other. I know you can usually "train" a key pad using one of the buttons on the door opener. There really should be instructions in the opener. If not, try looking inside the package or a replacement keypad for the instructions or get the instructions on line for a keypad that is in the stores. __________________ If you're wringing your hands you can't roll up your shirt sleeves. Stangers have the best candy.

02-26-2006, 07:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
thingstodo A Storm Is Coming Location: The Great White North	New keypads are pretty inexpensive. 10 bucks or so...? __________________ If you're wringing your hands you can't roll up your shirt sleeves. Stangers have the best candy.

02-25-2006, 07:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Munku Lost Location: Florida	I found in the back of the door manual that it wont work with off brand openers. Bleh thanks anyways guys.