Odd place for this post. Maybe Admin can move it.

First hold down the two outside buttons for at least 30 seconds to clear the console.
Hold down the button you want to program on console and garage door opener together. Light will blink slowly then rapid. Once rapid should be programmed. If not you may have to push button on back of actually garage door opener (not remote) then do again.

 

Lol what the hell is this top doing here? Regardless.. here are the directions from HomeLink. Enjoy, Eric

NOTE: Some vehicles may require the ignition to be turned on or to the second (or “accessory� or ACC) position for training and/or operation of HomeLink. It is also recommended that a new battery be replaced in the hand held transmitter of the device being trained to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio frequency.

1. For first time training, press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons, releasing only when the HomeLink indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. (Do not perform this step when training the additional HomeLink buttons.)

2. Position the hand-held transmitter 1-3 inches away from the HomeLink surface (located on your overhead), keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view.

3. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold both the desired HomeLink button and hand held transmitter button. DO NOT release until the HomeLink indicator light flashes slowly and then rapidly. When the indicator light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be released. (The rapid flashing indicates successful training.)

Note: Some garage door openers may require you to replace step 3 with the “cycling� procedure noted in the “View Canadian Instructions� section.

4. Press and hold the trained HomeLink button and observe the indicator light.

* If the indicator light is solid/continuous, training is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed and released.
* If the indicator light blinks rapidly for 2 seconds and then turns a solid/continuous light, proceed with the following training instructions for a rolling code device. A second person may make the following steps quicker and easier. Please use a ladder or other device. Do not stand on your vehicle to perform the next steps.

5. At the garage door opener receiver (motorhead unit) in the garage, locate the “learn� or “smart� button (usually near where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the unit). If there is difficulty locating the training button, reference the garage door opener’s manual or contact us.

6. Press and release the “learn� or “smart� button (the name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer). NOTE: Once the button is pressed, there are 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step.

7. Return to the vehicle and firmly press and hold the trained HomeLink button for two seconds and release. Repeat the “press/hold/release� sequence up to 3 times to complete the training process.

 

Almost any modern opener has rolling codes. So you probably want to start with pressing the train button on the opener itself, then holding the button in the car.

Since we're on the discussion, I've got a question for you guys. I'd like to have the light in my garage programmed to one of the slots. It won't seem to let me. The light's not on a rolling code, so I used the standard procedure. No dice. Then I tried it like I was going to program the remote opener using the opener's main console. Still no dice - any thoughts on this?

 

I know some of these instructions have been posted, but in case you're still having problems here's what that manual from my '04 XJ8 says: Programming Note: For best results, fit a new battery to the hand-held transmitter of the garage door opener (or other device) before programming. If your garage door opener receiver (located in the garage) is equipped with an antenna, ensure that the antenna is hanging straight down.

1. Switch off the engine.

2. Press and hold the two outermost buttons (1 and 3) on the transceiver, releasing only when the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Note: Do not repeat step 2 when programming the additional buttons.

3. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter approximately 2 to 6 inches (5 to 15 cm) away from the transceiver in the roof console, keeping the indicator light in view.

4. Using both hands, simultaneously push the hand-held transmitter button and the chosen transceiver button (1, 2 or 3). The transceiver indicator light will flash, first slowly and then rapidly. When the indicator light flashes rapidly, release both buttons. The rapid flashing light indicates successful programming. Security and locks 2- 19

5. Press and hold the programmed transceiver button to activate the programmed device and release when the device begins to activate.

6. If, after 90 seconds, the indicator light does not flash rapidly, release both the transceiver and the hand-held transmitter buttons and repeat the procedure starting with Step 2. However, position the hand-held transmitter at a different angle and/or distance.

7. The device must now be ‘trained’ for operation from the transceiver. See Training procedure on page 2-20.

Programming hints and tips

If the device does not operate you may need to complete the steps outlined in the section Rolling code programming.

Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace Step 4 with the procedures in the section Gate programming.

If you are programming a rolling code equipped device, continue with the procedures outlined in the section

Rolling code programming.

Note: Keep the original transmitter for future use or programming procedures if, for example, you purchase a new vehicle.

Caution: It is recommended that when you sell or dispose of the vehicle, the programmed transceiver buttons be erased for security purposes.

Gate programming

The technology of some entry gates, requires you to press and re-press (cycle) the hand-held transmitter button every two seconds during programming.

Continue to press and hold the desired transceiver button while you cycle your hand-held transmitter until the indicator light flashes rapidly.

Note: When programming a garage door opener or entry gate, unplug the device during the ‘cycling’ process to prevent possible motor failure.

Rolling code programming

Rolling code garage door openers (or other rolling code devices) which are ‘code protected’ may be determined by the following:

• Reference the device owner’s instruction manual for verification.

• The hand-held transmitter appears to programme the transceiver correctly, but does not activate the garage door.

• Press and hold the programmed transceiver button. The device has the rolling code feature if the transceiver indicator light flashes rapidly and then turns solid after two seconds.

To programme a garage door opener or other device with the rolling code feature, follow these steps after completing the section Programming on page 2-18.

Information and assistance

For information on the range of available compatible products or accessories, or for assistance, contact your Jaguar Retailer.

You can also contact the supplier’s helpline on 1–800–355–3515 or the website address for Homelink™ is www.homelink.jci.com.

and yes... this should be in the XJ8 forum, no?