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Liftmaster Sears Chamberlain Remote Control Transmitter 971LM

SKU: LM-971

Description

971LM Liftmaster Sears Chamberlain Remote Control Transmitter

Replacement remote control transmitter for Liftmaster, sears, chamberlain residential garage door openers using 390Mhz frequency with Red-Amber-Orange Learn button on the powerhead. Security+ Remote. HomeLink compatible.

Old part numbers for the 971LM remote:

  • Liftmaster part numbers 91LM, 92LM, 94LM, 96LM
  • Chamberlain part numbers 950CB, 953CB, 956CB
  • Sears craftsman part numbers 139.53661, 139.53661SRT, 139.53661SRT3, 139.53662, 139.53662SRT2, 139.53663, 139.53663SRT, 139.53664, 139.53664SRT, 139.53664SRT2, 139.53670, 139.53670SRT1, 139.53671, 139.53671SRT, 139.53671SRT3, 139.53672, 139.53672SRT, 139.53672SRT2, 139.53672SRT3, 139.53673, 139.53673SRT, 139.53673SRT3, 139.53674, 139.53674SRT1, 139.53674SRT2, 139.53675, 139.53675SRT2, 139.53677, 139.53677SRT, 139.53677SRT3, 139.53680, 139.53681, 139.53961, 139.53961SRT, 139.53962, 139.53962SRT, 139.53962SRT1, 139.53963, 139.53963SRT, 139.53964, 139.53964SRT, 139.53966, 139.53966SRT, 139.53966SRT1, 139.53974, 139.53974SRT, 139.53975, 139.53975SRT, 139.53975SRT1, 139.53976, 139.53976SRT, 139.53978, 139.53978SRT, 139.53978SRT1
Includes:
  • Remote control
  • Visor clip
  • Battery (5 year)
  • Instructions
Features:
  • HomeLink Compatible
  • Rolling code technology, over 100 billion codes (Security+)
  • Easy programming
Specifications:
  • Frequency: 390 Mhz
  • Dimensions: 1.75" x 3"
  • Battery: 3 volt lithium 2032
  • Model No: 971LM
  • Part No: LM-971
  • Code Set: Learn
  • Learn Button: orange or red
  • Antenna Color: gray
  • Color: Black
  • Manufacturer: Chamberlain
  • Warranty: Mfg 1 year
Compatibility
Compatible with:

Liftmaster, Sears, Chamberlain Security+ garage door openers using 390 Mhz frequency. These garage door openers were manufactured from April 1997 to 2005.

  • Liftmaster models - 1240R, 1245R, 1246R, 1255R, 1256R, 1265R, 1280R, 1265, 985, 1240, 1245, 1246, 1255, 1256, 1270, 1280, 2245, 2255, 2575, 2595, 2265, 2565, 2280, 2580, 2500, 2585, 2500B, 2500D, 1245GMR, 1255GMR, 1000SDR, 2000SDR, 2220, 2110, ATS211R
  • Chamberlain models - 1200, 2200, 4200, 6200, 7220, CG40, CG40, PD210, PD610, PD612K, 7320, 8200, 9200, 4620, 4640, 9902, PD420, PD460-2, 9950, WD822K
  • Sears Craftsman & Master Mechanic models manufactured from April 1997-2005 (see paragraph below on the manufacture date)

How to select the right remote control for your garage door opener model:

  • Your garage door opener motorhead has an orange or red learn button
  • Your garage door opener motorhead has a gray antenna
  • Your remote control frequency should be 390Mhz
  • Your wall button LED light should be yellow or amber

For Sears Craftsman, Master Mechanic and all other garage door openers manufactured by Chamberlain group Locate your manufacture date to determine the correct remote control. This date is found on the logic control panel of the powerhead hanging in the garage(generally found behind one of the light covers).

Instructions

Programming Instructions

  1. Locate the Smart/Learn Button.
  2. Press and immediately release the learn button. The learn LED will glow steadily for 30 seconds.
  3. Within 30 seconds press and hold the button on the remote control you wish to use. Release the button when the garage door opener light blinks, or you hear two clicks.
For the full instructions, and programming illustrations click here.
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Description

971LM Liftmaster Sears Chamberlain Remote Control Transmitter

Replacement remote control transmitter for Liftmaster, sears, chamberlain residential garage door openers using 390Mhz frequency with Red-Amber-Orange Learn button on the powerhead. Security+ Remote. HomeLink compatible.

Old part numbers for the 971LM remote:

  • Liftmaster part numbers 91LM, 92LM, 94LM, 96LM
  • Chamberlain part numbers 950CB, 953CB, 956CB
  • Sears craftsman part numbers 139.53661, 139.53661SRT, 139.53661SRT3, 139.53662, 139.53662SRT2, 139.53663, 139.53663SRT, 139.53664, 139.53664SRT, 139.53664SRT2, 139.53670, 139.53670SRT1, 139.53671, 139.53671SRT, 139.53671SRT3, 139.53672, 139.53672SRT, 139.53672SRT2, 139.53672SRT3, 139.53673, 139.53673SRT, 139.53673SRT3, 139.53674, 139.53674SRT1, 139.53674SRT2, 139.53675, 139.53675SRT2, 139.53677, 139.53677SRT, 139.53677SRT3, 139.53680, 139.53681, 139.53961, 139.53961SRT, 139.53962, 139.53962SRT, 139.53962SRT1, 139.53963, 139.53963SRT, 139.53964, 139.53964SRT, 139.53966, 139.53966SRT, 139.53966SRT1, 139.53974, 139.53974SRT, 139.53975, 139.53975SRT, 139.53975SRT1, 139.53976, 139.53976SRT, 139.53978, 139.53978SRT, 139.53978SRT1
Includes:
  • Remote control
  • Visor clip
  • Battery (5 year)
  • Instructions
Features:
  • HomeLink Compatible
  • Rolling code technology, over 100 billion codes (Security+)
  • Easy programming
Specifications:
  • Frequency: 390 Mhz
  • Dimensions: 1.75" x 3"
  • Battery: 3 volt lithium 2032
  • Model No: 971LM
  • Part No: LM-971
  • Code Set: Learn
  • Learn Button: orange or red
  • Antenna Color: gray
  • Color: Black
  • Manufacturer: Chamberlain
  • Warranty: Mfg 1 year
Compatibility
Compatible with:

Liftmaster, Sears, Chamberlain Security+ garage door openers using 390 Mhz frequency. These garage door openers were manufactured from April 1997 to 2005.

  • Liftmaster models - 1240R, 1245R, 1246R, 1255R, 1256R, 1265R, 1280R, 1265, 985, 1240, 1245, 1246, 1255, 1256, 1270, 1280, 2245, 2255, 2575, 2595, 2265, 2565, 2280, 2580, 2500, 2585, 2500B, 2500D, 1245GMR, 1255GMR, 1000SDR, 2000SDR, 2220, 2110, ATS211R
  • Chamberlain models - 1200, 2200, 4200, 6200, 7220, CG40, CG40, PD210, PD610, PD612K, 7320, 8200, 9200, 4620, 4640, 9902, PD420, PD460-2, 9950, WD822K
  • Sears Craftsman & Master Mechanic models manufactured from April 1997-2005 (see paragraph below on the manufacture date)

How to select the right remote control for your garage door opener model:

  • Your garage door opener motorhead has an orange or red learn button
  • Your garage door opener motorhead has a gray antenna
  • Your remote control frequency should be 390Mhz
  • Your wall button LED light should be yellow or amber

For Sears Craftsman, Master Mechanic and all other garage door openers manufactured by Chamberlain group Locate your manufacture date to determine the correct remote control. This date is found on the logic control panel of the powerhead hanging in the garage(generally found behind one of the light covers).

Instructions

Programming Instructions

  1. Locate the Smart/Learn Button.
  2. Press and immediately release the learn button. The learn LED will glow steadily for 30 seconds.
  3. Within 30 seconds press and hold the button on the remote control you wish to use. Release the button when the garage door opener light blinks, or you hear two clicks.
For the full instructions, and programming illustrations click here.
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