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488 Homelink for Pista

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  1. Lagunae92

    Lagunae92 F1 Rookie
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    Has anyone had success with Homelink and the Pista? My 812 programmed instantly but I can’t get it to work for the Pista. The light never blinks rapidly in the car. Does it need a compatibility bridge? Have two new 8500 Liftmaster units.
     
  2. unogib

    unogib Formula Junior

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    I have the same liftmaster units and am having the same trouble on my pista. I finally gave up and just put in a garage remote. Units programmed instantly on my Lusso.
     
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  3. Lagunae92

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    I ordered the bridge. Will see if that helps. The 458 worked on the old garage door no problem. Maybe I should try the method with the learn button on this one.
     
  4. SoCal to az

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    Could never get it to work on my 488. Didn’t even order it for my Pista. My 720 programmed 3 garages in 30 seconds. It sucks on the Ferraris.
     
  5. Lagunae92

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    458 was no problem, but different garage system. New mirror in Portofino and 812 no problem at all. Pista has some old tech...
     
  6. Art138

    Art138 Formula 3
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    I am having the same issue. If I use the lift master set button trying to link to the Pista learn buttons then I erase the remote garage remote. I am carrying the garage remote with me.
     
  7. Xrayv8

    Xrayv8 Formula Junior
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    It's all due to old technology in the Ferrari rear view mirrors used in these models. I had the same issues with my 458 , 488, Cali T, and Portofino. The Homelink repeater bridge will fix it. All you have to do is program the Homelink repeater remote which has only one button by using the learn button on the back of the opener than use this repeater remote for that specific garage door inside your car. I suggest plugging in the repeat receiver on the ceiling so the antenna stays unobstructed. If you need any further help, just pm me.
     
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  8. Lagunae92

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    I have 3 deers I wanted to program. Do I need one for each door?
     
  9. Xrayv8

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    No, you can use one and program all three doors. I've done the exact same thing at my house. Was told by Homelink that one repeater can do up to six doors.
     
  10. Lagunae92

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    You’re my favorite guy today. Thanks
     
  11. Lagunae92

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    Homelink repeater bridge worked perfectly. The Pista is now working 100%!
     
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  12. emmholla

    emmholla Karting

    Dec 15, 2018
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    I just moved. New house has Liftmaster 8500W with myQ app. Had a headache trying to get the homelink system to link. I called homelink and described the issues they recommended the bridge. Bought the bridge and programmed the car in two minutes. If your homelink system isn't working. Chances are you'll need the bridge. My car is a 2018 488 Spider btw.
     
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