Garage Door remote won't open/close door - Most common causes!

Remote not working, let's get this figured out by taking a look at the most common reasons why!

[@tellthetruthna8523]

Wow, thanks! I was ready to call a repairman but was able to fix it myself with your help. Turned out it wasn't the remote; it was the sensor inside the garage just like you showed.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@markmartinez777]

Thanks, Michael. The door opened via the wall-mounted control but none of the 3 remotes worked. I knew it had to do something with that, so after watching your vid, it turns out that the door lock was activated. I deactived the lock and now it works. Saved a service call, as I'm DEFINITELY not a DIYer. Thanks so much!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@MrASesay]

Thanks, this really helped. My garage door wasn't closing unless I held down the actual button on the wall. By me realigning the sensors, the remote began to work for opening and closing the garage door. Thank you so much✊🏿!!!

[@Darksagan]

Strange to see so many thumbs down. I thought it was very clear and informative.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@williamdavidson4576]

Thank you for the detailed video. My remote issues ended up fixing itself by cleaning the sensors at the bottom of the door. Would never have even thought of looking there. Thank you so much.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are very welcome, and THANK YOU for sharing this William. 👍

[@Brenicolestevens]

Thanks to this video, I was able to determine my sensor was blocked on one side and was able to program my new remotes successfully

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Very cool, thanks for watching & sharing this. Back up and running is a wonderful thing. Welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. 😎👍

[@kickboxerforever00]

Did the sensor thing,then did the Pulley thing....the pulley thing WORKED! Thank you Sir for this video 👍

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Sweet, thanks for sharing this wayne. Hopefully many stress free days ahead for you. Thanks for watching. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@sarahewson3607]

The pink gloves are a nice touch, you’re the only channel I’ve seen do this 👏🏼👍🏼

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We appreciate you sharing this Sara. We are always here to help answer questions. Hope all is well, enjoy your day. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@Paz1]

Thank you. My door wasn't opening or closing. Your video helped.!! 🙏

[@Johnyboy12626]

Mine was locked; the remotes would close the door but wouldn't open it. All good now, thank you!!

[@bettyescookingchannel]

Thanks for sharing your tips.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Bettye's Cooking Channel Thanks for watching & we are happy the video helped. You are very welcome! We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@narteo]

Thanks. This helped. I didn't know about the locking mechanism on the inside opener--that was my problem.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Nathan Balser Thanks for watching and you are very welcome. We hope the video helped. Keep us posted with any questions you may have as you work through your DIY project. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@SandiAdams]

Haha that was my issue too! My granddaughter had locked it😂🙏🏼

[@kelkarav]

Tried your suggestions but nothing seems to work. Interestingly when I disengage the door and manually open it and then close it - the garage door will open with the button. But once I open the door with the button and close it with the button, it will not open again unless I manually open and close the door. Any help would be appreciated!!

[@truly3743]

Oh man I have to fix the sensors that’s where the black widows hang out!! Yikes. Thanks sir

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

R Rodrigo Thanks for watching, we hope the video helped! Keep us posted with any questions you have! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@8thhousealchemist600]

I had a spider web with a scorpion hanging from my sensor lol.

[@BengalTiger47]

Thanks for that sensor cleaning tip! I had a bathroom remodeled couple weeks ago and the guys were cutting tiles in my garage, so there was a layer of tile dust built up on the sensors.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & sharing this. Tile dust buildup can definitely lead to issues. 😎👍

[@rgerbes1841]

HI....door doesn't open from inside or outside . Battery is new as this happened a couple of months ago. At that time the track was off line. This time, track is online. no light on sensors... and wall opener isn't working. I learned something new and will tomorrow open the box and push the learn button and check the light bulb... because the bulb wasn't working either...so a new bulb will be put in as well. Thank you and you helped alot. If you can add anything it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.

[@rgerbes1841]

PS... sensors were not blocked

[@hawaiian-cerveza]

How dp you know if the reverse lazers are not centered? Is there a way to tell visually? Mine are facing eachother but I can't tell if they're exactly alined.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, great question. You will carefully adjust sensors until the lights illuminate. If lights are not illuminated, they are not properly aligned yet. Hope this helps, let us know if you have any additional questions. 👍

[@jakex0twod]

My remote is programmed my sensors aren’t blinking my lock is disabled and it’s not closing help me please

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Pachy Thanks for watching & sharing your experience. It’s possible that you need to reprogram your Travel System. Below is a link to our step-by-step video that shows how to program your Travel System. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2fHanyDn96tm5Y How old is your Door opener? It may be your opener Battery or motor. Below is a link to our step-by-step video on replacing your Battery. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHfVgKV8qLCUqNE It’s also possible that you have a wiring issue. Below is a link to our step-by-step video that shows inspecting wiring. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIfaeWyefpuhiq8 Keep us posted! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@celka24]

Awesome explanations, thank you

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

celka24 Thanks for watching & what’s your update? Have you successfully completed your project? 😎👍🔧🔩

[@organisten]

brilliant - so what do you do to GET in the garage and you're on the outside?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

organisten Thanks for watching, hopefully your remote works...😆 Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZbin Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@thuptenchodak7710]

Yeah… a legit ?

[@organisten]

@@thuptenchodak7710 what?

[@XxSunnyDaysPastxX]

I replaced the battery on the remote, and the remote will open the door, but it wont close the door. Sensors are clean and in line. I tried removing the light bulb, didn't work. The wire at the bottom of the garage motor is clean and pointed in the right direction. I'm not sure exactly what the problem would be...

[@latientanenie6348]

Thank you so much this video is zo helpfull💝

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are so welcome, thanks for watching. 😎👍

[@JusDrgn]

I live in apt townhouse my garage currently starting having issues. It would open and not close. Found sensor mighta been loose retighten and aligned remote worked one day now won’t open or close door except by using manual button inside. Quite annoying.

[@JusDrgn]

So in effort to fix and not having to wait on my slow azz Maintenence team I reported this issue to 2 1/2 weeks ago, I knew the sensors were aligned and decided to wipe off lens. It’s sits so close to ground and with weather and debris possibly that is the culprit. So I tried that method and then tried to remote control again, door opened and then closed no issues. Tried using myq app remote door also working using app control. Before I get too happy I’ll keep testing out to ensure that’s all it was and go on with life.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@JusDrgn Good morning ☕️ thank you so much for sharing your experience. That’s awesome you made it a DIY project. How is the unit operating since you realigned the sensors and got it back configured properly.

[@guidedmoments8552]

a day ago I came home my garage door is not opening from outside w/ remote but the remote is closing and opening the doors from inside the garage. Strange thing is the same thing is happening to my husband's side of the garage, the remote is not operating the door from outside but working inside the garage. My battery is new. Help

[@bettymccardle6412]

My garage door remotes work intermittently. After working just fine then there appears to be no signal getting through. It is the same with more than one remote. If you wait a few minutes, it will work again. The indoor wall remote works every time.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. You may want to inspect the inside of your remote to ensure that there is no corrosion/rust buildup that is interfering with the electrical output & signal near the battery. Below is a link to our video showing opening up remote & replacement of battery. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKHCp2SBiL6qbKs 😎👍🔧🔩

[@blkyz7466]

My garage door remote is exactly the same as you described here. I wonder if you had figured out the problem eventually?

[@roycemorris7157]

How do you connect the wires to the overhead Legacy garage opener safety sensor the green Asia the wires came apart

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Royce Morris Thanks for watching & we haven’t worked with that model yet. Do you have the installation manual by chance? If not, we can look up the manual & share a link. Keep us posted. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@alexandergrochoski7860]

Thank you very much!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are very welcome Alexander, thanks for watching & sharing this. Hope all is well. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@rodolfolumbang4118]

Did you fix the problem🤷‍♂️

[@dmarcus1260]

The problem I am having is the remote control only works when I am in the garage. When I step outside the remote control will not close or open the garage door.

[@RRkiller07]

I have the same problem with my remotes they work fine inside the garage but they will not work outside

[@kickboxerforever00]

@@RRkiller07 change the batteries

[@amaunus]

Could be RF radio frequency interference also. If you changed regular light bulbs on garage door opener to LED bulbs this could cause interference and the remote may not work.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

amaunus Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. Anything is possible, we haven’t experienced any interference on that level. We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@alderusdmc]

Do you have this sort of troubleshooting video for garage door openers that are, pretty much, over 30 years old? My remote (along with any replacement) doesn't work, but the interior button manages to activate the door.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Alex Derus Thanks for watching Alex. We appreciate you reaching out to us. Let’s get this figured out together! We will need the actual Model number of your specific Garage Door opener. In most cases this can be found on the actual garage door unit. This will allow us to pull up the specifications on your opener so we can help you solve your DIY project. Keep us posted! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@alderusdmc]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Chamberlain G2493

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Alex Derus Excellent & thanks for the reply! We did some research & found the most common cause is a faulted internal logic board. You might need to search google & Ebay & find a new “Universal” Chamberlin remote. You may also find that your best option may be Chamberlin customer service. Keep us posted!

[@alderusdmc]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders ...and it'll work with DIP switches??? This receiver was made in the early 1980s.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Alex Derus Thanks for the reply. You will need to purchase the Universal remote. Your programming steps are a little different however still DIY user friendly. You may even find used remotes for your specific opener on Ebay. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@jamesherrera5839]

Mine works perfectly fine from the wall but the remote does not work at all. I have changed remote, battery and reprogrammed to no avail please advise.

[@Jiu-JitsuJourney257]

Same here man.

[@danielleow8714]

Same here man,😥

[@randybraaksma3134]

If the reprogramming process isn't able to complete, chances are the circuit board in the opener may be shot. In my case, the garage door opener only worked with the wired wall switch. The wireless keypad, the two remotes, and the onboard car remotes were not able to be programmed. (The lights didn't blink at the end of the 'learning' process as it had before).

[@redbone53..bsbaccnt35]

Thanks for the advice

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Red Bone 53 You are very welcome & thanks for watching! Keep us posted with any questions you may have, we are here to help! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@itiswritten8054]

Question. Remote works perfectly when the garage is open. Coming home I have to almost touch the garage for the remote to work that’s how close I have to be. Remember, remote works perfect when the garage is open even from far away. Signal problems? Please help.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

It is Written Thanks for watching & sharing your experience. Let’s get this figured together. Have you recently installed a new WiFi system, security system, or new LED bulbs inside garage door opener? These items are the most common interferences with remotes. Also, any recent power lines near house in the last few months? It’s possible that you need to reprogram your Travel System. Below is a link to our step-by-step video that shows how to program your Travel System. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2fHanyDn96tm5Y How old is your Door opener? It may be your opener Battery or motor. Below is a link to our step-by-step video on replacing your Battery. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHfVgKV8qLCUqNE It’s also possible that you have a wiring issue. Below is a link to our step-by-step video that shows inspecting wiring. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIfaeWyefpuhiq8 Keep us posted! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@itiswritten8054]

Definitely will look into this. Thank you very much. Remote is about one year old. Though it’s not the original. We have a genie garage door opener.Just recently bought a new battery. Again, thank you so much

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

It is Written Thanks for the reply & you are very welcome. That’s a cool system. Keep us posted on its performance. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@katkat1080]

Are the sensor lights supposed to be the same color? One is green, the other yellow

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. This will depend on the manufacturer date of unit. All units made within the last 15..ish years will have one green & one amber light. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@ramsina8748]

thank you so much

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

ramsina Thanks for watching & you are very welcome! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the video. Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@ramsina8748]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders i did it ,thanks

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

ramsina Very cool & thanks for taking the time to reach back out to us. Let us know if you have any questions along the way! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@ramsina8748]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders your channel is great i subscribed it

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

ramsina Thank you so much, You Rock! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@WarrenBHall]

My opener works fine INSIDE the garage but not outside the garage when the door is already closed. ???

[@tonyh2500]

I'm having this problem as well

[@WarrenBHall]

Follow up it was really rainy that night and the next morning both mine and my wife’s remotes worked fine.

[@imemilywilliams]

What if you have no other way to get inside of your garage and the remote isn't working 🤣

[@Freitazlowdough]

I had to lift my siding and cut hole in plywood lol

[@Bcgarza27]

My dilema at the moment 😢

[@pjbruton3703]

Mine to, power out locked out

[@imemilywilliams]

I ended up breaking in the window 😂

[@angiec9087]

All three of my remotes don’t work 😭😭😭😭

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Mama4 Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. What’s your update? Have you completed any troubleshooting steps? We have many helpful Garage door videos, some of which can be found at the end of this video. Definitely click on those END SCREEN links...you may find them beneficial. We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. 😀 Many more helpful DIY videos to come! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@leocervantes2728]

Garage door opener flashes when I try to open it with remotes. Do I have to reprogram remotes? Thanks

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Leo Cervantes Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped Leo. In the event that you have verified that nothing is blocking your sensors and your travel system has been properly programmed... it’s almost 100% of the time your remotes. We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@leocervantes2728]

DIY With Michael Borders thank u I solved the problem thanks to ur video

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Leo Cervantes Awesome Awesome & you are very welcome! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@gamerdad5174]

So did you reprogram the remote?

[@Wolf82ja]

Q1r

[@hannibalbarca4140]

Mine functions perfectly when i push the wall button inside the garage, but the clicker only works sometimes when i pull up. New batteries. Any idea why the clicker only works sometimes??

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Hannibal Barca Thanks for watching. Any recent electrical or electronics installed in home or outside home? Any recent Wifi upgrades, Internet change, or security system installed. This will help us pinpoint the degraded performance on your system. Let us know if you have any questions, us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZbin Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@hannibalbarca4140]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders thanks for reply- nope, dont have wifi/internet, or electronic security system. This is the 2nd clicker that just stopped working 80% of the time. Both with new batteries, wall mount/opener functions perfectly. Its something to do with the signal between the opener itself and the clickers

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Hannibal Barca Thanks for the reply, any visible corrosion on internal electrical leads where battery rest? A simple cleaning may go a long way. Next, you may find it helpful to reprogram your remote even though its already programmed. Completing a re-programming process will allow your remote to reset. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@hannibalbarca4140]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders thanks! How do i do a reset?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Hannibal Barca Thanks for the reply. Below is a link to our step-by-step video that shows reprogramming Remote. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3q0qHeAjrifb80 😎👍🔧🔩

[@AstroBluePrelude]

What do you mean by realign this sensor?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Each sensor is secured in place on its frame by a wingnut. Carefully loosen wingnut and adjust sensor to align it with opposite side sensor. Each sensor has a glass eye & you want to make sure that the glass eye on each sensor is facing each other. Hope this helps. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@josiahamos7381]

Thanks brother

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Hey, you are welcome. Thank YOU!! 😎👍

[@joybarrettbarrett1697]

My garage door remote works for 1 day then stops working I’ve had two both have done the same thing ?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & that’s no fun...🤔 This is common when the systems logic board’s radio frequency is interfered with. A few things to consider. 1. Do you have LED bulbs installed in your garage door unit? Certain brand LED bulbs will interfere with the radio frequency of your unit and not allow it to work as designed. 2. Any recent WiFi or security system installs added to your home? These systems can interfere with the frequency as well if not placed and installed properly. 3. Any recent powerlines installed within a close proximity of your property? Keep us posted. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@gabrielenriquez6655]

Thank you, had no clue what the lock icon was for

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for reaching out to us & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. So happy to help. Let us know if you have any questions, enjoy your night Gabriel. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@captjerryo]

what does it mean when one sensor light is green and the other is orange

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, is your garage door unit operating properly with one green light and one amber light? If it is, your system is properly configured and no sensor adjustments are necessary. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto, join our DIY ecosystem. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@marvinbash2068]

Question;My remote works from inside the garage- both to open and close door. But it doesn't work outside from car. What does this mean??

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. That’s a great question & the most likely cause relates to the units antenna. It’s very likely that the antenna wire located on the unit is damaged. Being damaged will not allow remote to communicate with garage door from a greater distance such as inside vehicle outside of garage. A friendly inspection of the garage door unit and wiring will help determine if antenna is damaged or not. Please keep us posted. Us DIYers need to stick together! Thanks again Marvin. 😎👍

[@hooskerdoo3130]

Battery relplaced door still wont open from right outside the closed door. Opens and closes fine if im inside the garage. I dont understand why

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching. By chance is there a little wire hanging out of the bottom of your ceiling mounted motor? This is your antenna. If it’s damaged, crimped, or pushed up all the way inside motor casing, your remotes will have a very difficult time connecting to antenna. Please keep us posted and hey if you’re into crypto, join our DIY ecosystem. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@hooskerdoo3130]

It does have the antenna hanging I tried splicing wire to extend and it seems to be working

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@hooskerdoo3130 Thanks for the follow up Joe, that’s great to hear it’s working better. 😎👍

[@joem2745]

My learn button on my Craftsman 1/2 hp won't open the door. I noticed the sensor on the right is green, but the left one is yellow.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. You may need to reprogram your Travel System. Below is a link to our video showing how to do this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2fHanyDn96tm5Y 😎👍🔧🔩

[@joem2745]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Thank you for your response. I will subscribe and try to tackle that when it isn't 30 below out!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@joem2745 Very cool & we appreciate you subscribing. We subscribed to you. Enjoy. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@lupematz3916]

What if one of the Center Reverse Center's light is red?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Is your unit working as designed with the red light present? If not, one or both sensors will have to be realigned.

[@ChiefChizzy]

The apartment building I'm in shut off my remote. Is that illegal.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & that’s no fun...😬 We don’t know the exact association rules & regulations of your apartment however that doesn’t sound right...🤔

[@rynwolf286]

so I have a problem where my safety sensors both lit, garage door will not open from the wall control. door wants to move but barely does. light does a quick blink then stays lit

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Ryan Chesebro Thanks for watching Ryan. Has there been a recent power outage or have you unplugged system recently? A power outage can unfortunately set it out of travel. It’s unlikely however we can’t rule it out. Has there been anything that has possibly made contact with the aluminum rails? Check your rails and verify that they are not offset in any manner. Keep us posted. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@rynwolf286]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders I really think it's perhaps the control board I took the sensors off and hooked them up and it still does the same thing where it will sometimes barely lift the door almost like there is something in the way but everything looks fine. I did have a power outage I want to say back in August

[@rynwolf286]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders also I did unplug it a couple times and the wall control light flickered and the light on the opener did the same very rapidly

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Ryan Chesebro Thanks for the update. How many times does the lights flash this time when pressing the wall mounted push button now? 😎👍🔧🔩

[@rynwolf286]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders it does the same thing as the light on the opener one quick flicker. imagine pressing the button and the opener light comes on and the door maybe moves a couple inches if that. sometimes nothing happens at all. sometimes it takes 6-10 presses to get it to move another 2 inches. after a bit of frustration it the motor will fully engaged the trolly to move the entire way. which is why I'm leaning towards the control board

[@brianpoppa1]

My remotes won't work until the garage door light turns off. It's on about a 5 minute delay?? Any ideas?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Brian Hynd What’s up Brian, thanks for watching. Let’s get this figured out. Have you already completed the re-programming remote steps?.....if yes....did you recently install new LED bulbs into unit? Some LED bulbs will actually interfere with the frequency of the remotes. Any recent security system install or new WiFi/modem install in home? Keep us posted. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@thuptenchodak7710]

What if you cannot go inside the garage without another side door???

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, have you completed any troubleshooting steps?

[@robertgraham5619]

changed the battery and it worked only once and hasn't worked since

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Robert Graham Thanks for watching Robert, that’s odd. We recommend re-programming your remote and seeing if that brings it back to normal status. Keep us posted. Please subscribe to the channel and ring your KZbin bell 🔔 this will be very helpful to us thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@RILLAMAN84]

Man, the first time mine stopped working, a friend of mine told me to check the sensor. Turned out, that’s what it was. That was over year ago. Now, it’s not working again. This time it’s not the senior🤔. As I was sitting in my garage, trying to figure this out, a loud boom took place, and a screw popped out. So now I’m really lost, ugh😑.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

RILLA MAN Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. Have you pinpointed where the screw that popped out? What error code is being displayed on your wall mount? Let’s get this figured out! 😀 We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Keep us posted on your project & let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

RILLA MAN Also, when pressing your wall mount to open or close door....your lights should flash. Count how many flashes your lights flash... & this will tell us the portion of the system that we need to address.

[@Maniraikoti56]

My garage door open automatically????? So what can I do???

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We recommend unplugging unit & leaving unplugged for 30 minutes. This will allow the unit to reset. Let’s start there. 😎👍

[@8thhousealchemist600]

I can open my door when inside, then I return and it won't open when driving up. I used to be able to open a block away.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Hannibal Barca Thanks for watching. Any recent electrical or electronics installed in home or outside home? Any recent Wifi upgrades, Internet change, or security system installed. This will help us pinpoint the degraded performance on your system. Let us know if you have any questions, us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@1ycj]

Hi, I just had a power outage days ago and was horrified thinking I'm not going to be able to drive out of my garage. Checked on yt to find a way to open my garage door manually and I did. Now the power is back on after 2 days but I can't open my garage door with my remote. I don't have a clue how to get the remote to operate my garage door. Can u help?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

1ycj Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. You will need to possibly reprogram Remote. If that doesn’t work, a new battery for Remote may solve your problem. Below is a link to our step-by-step video that shows programming your Remote. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3q0qHeAjrifb80 Keep us posted. We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@1ycj]

Thanks for the follow up video. I will attempt this tomorrow for sure and will let u know the outcome🤗

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

1ycj Awesome Awesome! We are standing ready to help with questions! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@1ycj]

Hi again, just wanted to let u know I got it working. I found the purple button outside from the light bulb, hit the button then pressed down on my remote but that didn't do it. So something told me to pull the cord towards the door and when I did I heard a click which I assume it was back in the correct locked position for the remote usage, and voila I pressed the remote button to see if my door would open and it did. Thank you so so much for all of your guidance and help🤗

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

1ycj Awesome Awesome & that’s a great find on your part. You Rock. Saved some money & have that DIY rewarding feeling. Thanks for taking the time to share your update! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@janjones4960]

my remote WILL cls BUT WON"T open the door from the house IS 130ft frm garg. any way to strengthen the signal 'tween' them ?? so it'll open it ??

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Any recent additions to the home...?...new WiFi, new security system, new electrical or phone towers installed near home, new lights in garage door unit? This will allow us to figure out if any recent activities are tied to issues. Enjoy your day. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@sweetkuri100]

I tried everything but nothing worked, I even ordered the new remote, that didn’t work.

[@rb8058]

My garage door opener and in-garage controller are WAYYYY older than what you have in your example? Any suggestions?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

R B Thanks for watching, what exactly are you experiencing? Keep us posted. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZbin Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@rb8058]

DIY With Michael Borders based on your troubleshooting steps, I think it could be the circuit board. To be fair, the opener is from 1998, so it is long in the tooth.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

R B Thanks for the reply. You may be able to get replacement parts online for a friendly price however if parts exceed a new unit, you may be better off purchasing a new opener. Keep us posted. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@Otpob11]

There is one more reason it wouldnt work the trickiest one to figure out If you put wrong wattage light bulb on the garage door opener it wouldnt work on the remote when the light is on

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & sharing this, we appreciate it. 😎👍

[@tylerwhite3248]

None of that worked.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Tyler White Bummer...what’s your update? What brand?... how many times is your lights flashing? Thanks for watching. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@mikp7973]

Not relevant to me unfortunately! I do n ot have such an adjustable sensors inside

[@carolinarider5237]

Well that didn't help me because iv done all of those steps. The wall door opener works but not the remote. 🤔

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Big D Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. By chance do you have a second remote that you can test out. We need to check to see if you have a faulty remote. Believe it or not, these little remotes can fail and unfortunately changing the battery will not make the remote work. Keep us posted. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@carolinarider5237]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders I bought one but I think I may have the wrong one because it doesn't work either. But it could be the wrong one I'm pretty sure it is

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Big D Keep us posted, we are leaning toward a faulty remote. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@mrmojorisin8752]

One of my remotes works, the other doesn’t ……

[@wespo74]

nope, on to the next video

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

enlightened Thanks for watching & definitely keep us posted on your DIY project & any questions you have. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@mikemichaud5578]

RF cross talk or logic board is bad.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Mike Michaud Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. We appreciate you sharing your info. We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩