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    medrano4911 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 5, 2011, 03:29 PM
    30 year old garage door opener
    A 30 year old garage door opener requires the wired switch button to be hit twice in succession (like a second between) for it to close. Does this make sense? Can I buy a remote that is compatible with it?

    This is my neighbors and she can't afford to buy a new opener. The wired switch can open it and the remote can open it. The wired switch, if hit twice, can close it, the remote cannot close it.

    Thanks
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    Feb 5, 2011, 07:54 PM

    Does wired switch have a electronic lock button?
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    Feb 6, 2011, 09:14 AM
    Genie makes a retrofit kit which replaces the receiver and remote. According to Genie, it works on ALL OLD GARAGE DOORS. Check it out at their site. I believe it is around $50. Good luck
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