Remote Opens But Won't Close Garage
A common issue with garage door sensors involves either a blocked path between the sensors, dirty safety eyes, loose wires at the sensors or the motor head, faulty sensors, or a malfunctioning motor control board. These problems can prevent the transmitters (remotes) from closing the garage door. Additionally, try unplugging the garage door opener and plugging it back in after a short while.
Steps to resolve the issue:
- Inspect and align the garage door photo sensors
- Clean the sensor eyes (consider replacing the sensors if defective)
- Examine wiring for any damage
- Ensure proper connections between wires at the motor and sensors
- Unplug the motor, wait for a few minutes, then plug it back in and test again
- Clear the motor's memory and reprogram everything from scratch
- Replace the motor control board
- Get new remote controls