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Nov 9, 2005, 04:50 PM
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| | | Remote doesn't open garage door.
Remote doesn't open garage door. If I press the button within the garage, it will open or close the door. The battery in the remote is new. The built in car opener doesn't work either. At one point, door would open with the remote for several days and then it wouldn't. This happened on two occasions but now the remote won't open the door. Note: the settings on the door opener and the settings on the remote are the same.
Can the receiver's electonic receiving component be replaced instead of having to replace the whole door opener mechanism?
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Nov 9, 2005, 06:16 PM
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| Finding a new receiver may depend on the brand and how old it is. Parts can be a big hassle with some brands. I hate pitching stuff for lack of a part.
Before you do that, check the antenna, maybe just a length of wire sticking out. Make sure it isn't loose or damaged, or even blocked. |
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Nov 9, 2005, 07:18 PM
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| Remote doesn't open garage door.
From what I can see, the wire is not blocked nor does it look damaged. Would lengthening the wire help? Remember, the door works but just not with the remote. The door opener is an Omega and it is fourteen years old. I was hoping to be able to replace the receiver chrystal (?). | |
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Nov 9, 2005, 08:22 PM
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| The length of the wire has to do with the wavelength of the signal. If part of it is broken off, restoring it to the original length would help. If you do lengthen it, try twice as long. | |
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Nov 14, 2005, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by labman The length of the wire has to do with the wavelength of the signal. If part of it is broken off, restoring it to the original length would help. If you do lengthen it, try twice as long. | No luck. Is it possible to replace the motor unit and still use the same rails, chain, etc.? | |
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Nov 26, 2005, 01:52 PM
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| Try this website: http://www.thomasvgielcorp.com
This company has parts and information for all garage doors and even some discontinued parts. Nice folks, and if they can't answer your question (click on information) they'll direct you to the solution if they can. Good Luck. Dave. | |
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Dec 15, 2005, 04:22 PM
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sometimes if you just unplug the unit for a few minutes it may reset itself.
Plug it back in and then try it. | |
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Dec 16, 2005, 06:32 AM
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| You say that your GDO is 14 years old.
This may be before they made them with all the safety devices that modern units have. (safety sensor that reverses if something goes through the electric eye and auto reverse if it encounters too much of a back force as it closes, etc)
Sears has a GDO for $129.99 (sale price, unsure when it is good through) that has 2 remotes and all the modern safety features.
You may be able to re-use your existing track, but, they are fairly simple to replace.
Like LABMAN, I don't like throwing things out if I can possibly fix them, but, it may make sense this time. | |
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