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    plsntnrules Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 2, 2007, 09:51 AM
    Garage Door will not close
    When I press the wall switch, the garage door will move forward a few inches and then stop. If I hit the switch again it will reverse back to the starting position. If I keep doing this a few times it will eventually close all the way. But then when I open it up again it will start doing the same thing.

    I have no idea what to look for. The floor sensors are all clear of debris and the infrared light is strong and obstruction free.

    Thanks for any help.
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    Jul 2, 2007, 11:39 AM
    You have two adjustment screws on the motor unit. These screws are part of a switch that senses the pressure and distance of movement required to close/open the door. I would suspect that the sensor thinks the door is closed all the way and shuts off, its too sensitive. Find the screws on the back of the unit and adjust.
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    Jul 9, 2007, 08:16 PM
    I had same problem once. There is a worm gear inside unit that got out of sink by a laoud clap of thunder. Had to readjust it to get to working properly. It acts as a limit switch in which in opens and closes contacts.
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    Jul 9, 2007, 08:24 PM
    I would check the limit switch to make sure the control is getting the signal that the switch has returned to its normal position.
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    Dec 14, 2009, 09:56 PM
    It is a faulty close switch. You have to replace it with the open switch. I mean, you do not need the open switch - door will operate without it. Throw away your existing close switch and on the same place screw your open switch and connect it in the opener head as a close switch. You might have to extend the wire of the open switch that now becomes the close switch.

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