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Garage Door Opener Will Not Close Door. Light Is Flashing.

Asked Feb 9, 2009, 04:52 PM — 13 Answers
Garage door opener does not close door. Light is flashing and there no obstructions in sensors.
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Feb 9, 2009, 06:14 PM
The other thing to look for is for the sensors being knocked out of alignment. Or a loose wire to/from the sensors.

Good luck,
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Feb 9, 2009, 06:23 PM
Hi, 1754tl

Greetings and WELCOME to the site! I just moved your question that you had posted in Introductions to this forum topic area so that it will get the most exposure to those who are best able to answer it. Introductions is for people to introduce themselves and we try to not ask questions there.

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Feb 9, 2009, 06:26 PM


Wally is right. Those are the two most likely problems.
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Feb 9, 2009, 06:39 PM
What light is flashing? Is it on the sensor or on the pushbutton that is wired to the door?
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Feb 9, 2009, 06:49 PM
The light on the motor is flashing
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Feb 9, 2009, 06:55 PM
If your talking about the overhead lamp, then it's a fault such as described by the other responses....an obstruction, a loose connection, or mis-aligned sensors. If you have your instructions you can re-align them. If not, most manufacturers post information online. Get the mfg. Info and look around.
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Feb 12, 2009, 08:57 AM
Most of the garage door sensors have a LED on them that will be green when they are aligned properly. Do you know what make it is?
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Aug 27, 2009, 06:47 PM
They actually align pretty easy, point at each other and you are usually there, The indicator definitely helps for alignment as mentioned above.
Visually follow the sensor wires where you can see. They can get abused or cut.
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Aug 27, 2009, 08:15 PM
Wow...how did this old thread get some new life?
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