System and method for training a trainable transmitter

A trainable transmitter, comprising:

• a user input device;
• a memory having pre-stored control data associated with at least one channel of the trainable transmitter;
• a transmitter circuit configured to generate and transmit signals;
• and
• a control circuit coupled to the user input device, memory and transmitter circuit, the control circuit configured to retrieve the pre-stored control data from memory in response to actuation of the user input device and to provide the pre-stored control data to the transmitter circuit;
• wherein the transmitter circuit is further configured to transmit the pre-stored control data for a predetermined time before entering a training mode.

A method for training a trainable transmitter in a vehicle, the method comprising:

• receiving a request to enter a training mode of the trainable transmitter from a user;
• retrieving pre-stored control data from a memory;
• transmitting the pre-stored control data for a predetermined time;
• and
• upon expiration of the predetermined time, beginning a training mode of the trainable transmitter.