Replacing A Marantec Mac-Lift Garage Door Opener Remote

Marantec Mac Lift Opener

We have covered this before but we still get a lot of inquiries about replacement remotes for the Marantec Mac-Lift garage door openers so we figured it was time to cover the topic again. An easy solution to a common problem with Marantec Maclift III garage door openers.

ML-1401V Remote

The Marantec Mac-Lift garage door openers were (Marantec no longer offers the Mac-Lift model opener) available in two models: the MacLift III Deluxe 2005 and the MacLift III Elite 2007. Both models came standard with a 40MHz frequency radio receiver and remote. Unfortunately with the end of the Mac-Lift openers came the end of the 40MHz frequency remotes and keyless entry. Marantec no longer offers any of the 40MHz remotes: ML-1401V, ML-1402V and ML-1404V. The ML-640 keyless entry keypad has also been discontinued. So called "universal" remotes found in stores that claim to work with everything will not work with Marantec openers. There is a solution though....

ALL IS NOT LOST.....

75424 Marantec Radio Receiver Set

There is a solution! Marantec offers a replacement radio receiver set that hooks up to your Mac-Lift garage door opener. The #75424 Plug-in Radio Receiver Set is a simple solution and much cheaper than having to buy a whole new garage door operator. The plug-in radio receiver does just that...it plugs into an
electrical outlet near the garage door opener. You then connect two wires from the plug-in receiver to the back of the garage door opener. Then you press the program button on the plug-in receiver and press the button on the new remote. That's it...not much to it. A simple solution and you'll get many more years out of your Mac Lift garage door opener.

The #75424 Plug-in Radio Receiver Set comes complete with: One 75424 Plug-in radio receiver, one (1) 382 Digital 2-Button 315MHz Remote, 2-strand bell wire and installation instructions. Everything you need in one box. If you have a two bay garage and have Marantec Mac Lift garage door openers on both garage doors then you would need a separate 75424 Plug-in Radio Receiver Set for each operator.

Additional 382 Digital 2-button Remotes , 384 Digital 4-button Remotes or M3-3313 Micro Remotes can be added to 75424 Plug-in Radio Receiver. A wireless keypad can also be added. The Marantec  M13-631 Wireless Keyless Entry Keypad is the latest version.

Marantec M13-631 Keypad

To program the keyless entry you'll use a programmed remote to transfer the code from the remote to the additional keyless and add your 4-digit pin number. It's actually pretty simple. The only problem is that once the keyless is programmed you'll notice a delay every time you use the keyless entry - you have to hold your finger on the enter key after you enter your 4-digit pin for 4 or 5 seconds before the opener will run. This can be a little bit of a pain if you're in a hurry but that's the way the keyless works with the plug-in receiver.

For more info or to purchase the Marantec 75424 Plug-in Radio Receiver Set, 382 Digital Remote, 384 Digital Remote, M3-3313 Micro Remote or M13-631 Wireless Keypad visit the Garage Door Zone Store here.


*Post updated 04/20/19

Finding the Correct Remote For Your Marantec Garage Door Opener

It happens all the time - you purchase a new house and the previous owner doesn't leave any remotes to the garage door opener. Or you've lost the remote to your Marantec operator but don't have a manual to see what remote is compatible. Or maybe you have a remote but it's so worn you can't even tell what model it is anymore.

We've got some answers to help you figure it out. Read our latest post on our Support Manuals site - Helpful Tips and Information section where we go over a couple of easy ways to determine if the latest available Marantec remote will work with your opener or what your options are if your remote has been discontinued.

It doesn't matter if you have a 20 year old Marantec Mac-Lift III opener or a two year old Synergy 260 opener the "How To Find The Correct Marantec Garage Door Opener Remote" post should help you find what you need to get your opener back to working with a garage door remote again.

Replacement Remote For Marantec Mac-Lift Elite 2007 Garage Door Opener

Do you have a Marantec Mac-Lift III Elite 2007 garage door opener with a broken or missing garage door remote?  Marantec no longer offers the original remotes listed here:

•  ML-1401, ML-1402, ML-1404, ML-2401, ML-2402, ML-2204 (40MHz frequency)
•  ML-1391, ML-1392, ML-1394,ML-2391, ML-2392, ML-2394 (390MHz frequency)

If you have one of the discontinued remotes listed above then 
there is a simple solution to finding a replacement remote. You'll need to add a 75424 Plug-in Radio Receiver. Marantec offers this replacement kit to replace all of the obsolete radio controls.

Installing the 75424 Plug-in Radio Receiver Set is pretty easy. The radio receiver unit plugs into an electrical outlet. Two wires are then run from the receiver to the powerhead motor unit (2-strand wire included with the set). After the wires are connected press the program button on the receiver unit then press the button on the M3-2312 Remote (included with the set). The remote is now programmed to the receiver and will open and close the door.

It's a simple solution to a common problem and should give you many more years of use from your Marantec Mac-Lift Deluxe 2005 garage door opener. You can find the 75424 Plug-in Radio Receiver Set here along with other packages including two remotes and keyless entry.

Replacement Remote For Marantec Mac Lift Deluxe 2005 Garage Door Opener

Do you have a Marantec Mac-Lift Deluxe 2005 garage door opener with a broken or missing garage door remote?  Marantec no longer offers the original remotes listed here:

•  ML-1401, ML-1402, ML-1404, ML-2401, ML-2402, ML-2204 (40MHz frequency)
•  ML-1391, ML-1392, ML-1394,ML-2391, ML-2392, ML-2394 (390MHz frequency)

If you have one of the discontinued remotes listed above then there is a simple solution to finding a replacement remote. You'll need to add a 75424 Plug-in Radio Receiver. Marantec offers this replacement kit to replace all of the obsolete radio controls.

Installing the 75424 Plug-in Radio Receiver Set is pretty easy. The radio receiver unit plugs into an electrical outlet. Two wires are then run from the receiver to the powerhead motor unit (2-strand wire included with the set). After the wires are connected press the program button on the receiver unit then press the button on the M3-2312 Remote (included with the set). The remote is now programmed to the receiver and will open and close the door.

It's a simple solution to a common problem and should give you many more years of use from your Marantec Mac-Lift Deluxe 2005 garage door opener. You can find the 75424 Plug-in Radio Receiver Set here along with other packages including two remotes and keyless entry.

Garage Door Question of the Week - Keyless Entry Instructions - Week 34

Garage Door Question of the Week - Keyless Entry Instructions

Every week we answer common questions about garage doors and garage door operators that we receive in our mailbag. If you have a question please email us at: Support@GarageDoorZone.com.

Q: I need instructions on how to reprogram my keypad remote. It doesn't remember my password any longer and the change password instructions don't work. Where can I find programming instructions? - Tom  

 A: Great question Tom. We all do it - we buy a new product and throw the instructions in a drawer. Then when you really need them you can't find them. Not to worry though - Garage Door Zone has a Support Site with a lot of different programming instructions and installation manuals (and we're always trying to add more). Visit the Garage Door Zone Support Site and look up the keyless entry, remote or garage door opener you need the instructions for. If you don't see the particular set of instructions you need send us an email (support@GarageDoorZone.com) and we'll try to get it uploaded for you. 

Thanks again for the questions. Keep them coming by emailing us at: Support@GarageDoorZone.com or use the Contact Form on the left. 

Find Garage Door Opener Manuals and Instructions

Have you lost the manual that came with your garage door opener? Or maybe you just moved into a new home and you want to change the code on your garage door transmitter but can't find the instructions. The Garage Door Zone Support Site may just have the answer you're looking for.

Check out the Garage Door Zone Support Site. Manuals for Raynor, Linear and Marantec brand garage door operators. There are also instructions for programming Genie, Liftmaster, Raynor, Marantec, and Linear remote transmitters, keyless entry and other operator accessories.

New manuals and instructions are being added all the time. Most of the files are in PDF format and can be printed for your convenience. Check it out today!

Marantec Mac Lift Deluxe 2005 and Elite 2007 Series Openers

Do you happen to own a Marantec Mac Lift Deluxe 2005 Series or Elite 2007 Series garage door opener? Are you looking for a replacement remote? Well, I've got good news and bad news. The bad news is that Marantec no longer makes the remotes for these openers. The good news is that you don't have to junk your garage door opener - there is a solution.

The Mac Lift Series of operators came equipped with a 40MHz (or 433MHz) radio receiver and remotes . Somewhere along the line Marantec decided to manufacture two new models of operators - the M-Line and Q-Line. At this point they had three main models in the line and decided three was too many (this is my theory). They stopped production of the Mac Lift series of openers and the use of the 40MHz (433MHz and 390MHz) radio receivers and remotes. What are all the Mac Lift owners to do for new remotes? Not to worry. Marantec came up with a solution.

The 75424 Plug-In Radio Receiver. I know I've written about this receiver before but I get A LOT of questions pertaining to the Mac Lift openers so I figured it would be best to have a separate blog. The plug-in radio receiver is just that - it plugs in to an electrical outlet. You then run two wires (bell wire which is included) from the receiver to the back of the powerhead. If you plug the receiver in the ceiling where the opener is plugged in then you're only going to use about 3 feet of wire. After you have it hooked up, you press the program button on the plug-in receiver, then press the button on the M3-2312 Remote control (included) and PRESTO! or SHAZAMM! your done. You now have a working remote for your Mac Lift opener.

The Marantec External Plug-In Radio Receiver utilizes the 315MHz radio frequency. This is the same frequency that their newer models use plus almost every other manufacturer in the garage door opener industry uses. It's a good solid unit and should give you the ability to use your opener for many more years.