HOW TO REPAIR WIRELESS KEYPAD GARAGE DOOR | TROUBLESHOOTING KEYPAD

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The Genie GK-BX garage door wireless keypad was not working half the time. As I was troubleshooting I noticed some of the numbers did not light up when pressing them.
After taking it apart I noticed some oxidation on the board on top of the number keys that were not working. Cleaning off the oxidation with (0000 grade) Steel Wool did the trick, easy fix.
If this does not make it work then the next option is to change the code to a different set of numbers.
Choosing to repair wireless keypad will save you between 40 and 50 dollars depending on the make and model.
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[@JohnCRV]

The Genie GK-BX garage door wireless keypad was not working half the time. As I was troubleshooting I noticed some of the numbers did not light up when pressing them.

[@ActNaturally]

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[@stratboy1000]

Thank you! Did this today except I used rubbing alcohol to clean off the copper keypad connections instead of steel wool. Works great! I was ready to pay $30 to replace it.

[@JohnCRV]

That's great.

[@roshanmassey8471]

Of all the videos I looked at, this was the BEST! I did what he said. Didn't have steel wool, so VERY lightly rubbed the circuit board with the lowest level sandpaper. And MAGIC, the dead keypad came to life. Thankyou sir.

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped!

[@user-yi5sd5ml2y]

This worked perfectly! I didn’t use steel wool only 91% rubbing alcohol and cooking oil. Thank you for saving me from an unnecessary expense.

[@JohnCRV]

Perfect! 👍

[@FishmanEricRussell]

That's a cool quick fix John. Seeing how the newer things I buy aren't as good quality as the older ones it's always great when you can extend the life of older devices

[@JohnCRV]

Very true👌 Thank you for the visit and comment we really appreciate it. Hope you are having a nice week.

[@jimmcdonald7626]

Had the same issue with the Genie keypad. Disassembled and wiped all contacts with Isopropyl Alcohol, cleaned battery contacts with a Dremel and coated it with WD-40. Works like new now. Thank you John!

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it Helped! 👍

[@jacoky66]

Thank you very much John! This totally solved my problem today, followed your instructions, and boom I'm back in business

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped

[@yaropol80]

Excellent tutorial, John! So many people have problems with these wireless keypad of a garage door.

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you for the visit and comment. I hope you are having a nice Weekend.

[@davestredulinsky]

Glad you posted this John. I have a very similar, if not identical, Genie keypad and I have noticed that one number requires extra pressure to get it to work. Thank you for sharing this solution. I will be taking my keypad apart now and trying the same thing. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

[@JohnCRV]

If it’s not too oxidated and only some powder you can use some rubbing alcohol. Mine was too much, I waited to long so I had to use the 0000 steel wool. Let me know how it works out. Have a great weekend.

[@TravelwithTommy]

Wow a great tip here John. Just by removing the oxidation and putting cooking oil you can repair the wireless keypad garage door. Thanks for sharing your video.

[@JohnCRV]

We appreciate the visit and comment Tommy. Have a good week.

[@joyceadams9461]

Thank you for the info. I followed your instructions and now have a keypad that works!

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped!

[@jonathanedwards6722]

Excellent video. Fixed my issue in less than 5 minutes!

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped. Thank you for the comment.

[@IamLeotheUnique]

John,you always doing a great job!Thumbs up👍👍👍

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you😄

[@PidasianHippie]

Great idea to take it apart and check out for any obvious issues. This made for a quick repair. Thanks for the tip of adding cooking oil to the terminals.

[@JohnCRV]

We use olive oil for many things,LOL but it does work. Down here everything oxidizes, our flashlight batteries are a huge problem.

[@PidasianHippie]

@@JohnCRV I can imagine that it is an ongoing battle for you.

[@photocontrol]

Great fix John! Awesome to get the keypad operating again rather than having to replace it! 👍

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks, have a good day.

[@photocontrol]

Thank John! Have a good day too!

[@itisejay]

This was the only helpful video I found. Gonna go try this right now. Thanks a bunch

[@JohnCRV]

I'm glad it helped.

[@DestinationEarth]

Wow, that worked out super well! I had the same thing happened to a tv remote, but I ended up just installing an app on my phone which controlled it. Basically the volume buttons didn't work often, but everything else was fine!

[@JohnCRV]

Moisture has always been the number one enemy of electronics. Your visit is always appreciated. Thank you

[@davestredulinsky]

Thank you John. I have a similar wireless keypad and it is still working OK after several years. A full view and like for you.

[@JohnCRV]

Good to hear Dave. We have that salt air from the beach that that gets into everything that's not sealed.

[@lareynadeluniverso]

Very good that you teach us since there are many people going to the easy thing to throw it and ready.

[@JohnCRV]

We appreciate the visit and comment.

[@CDubsJourney]

Awesome how to information John C. Thank you ✌💖🌞

[@JohnCRV]

Thank Dub and take care.

[@LeeCheungsChannel]

Ur truly hand all around John Thanks for sharing

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you friend, always appreciate your visit.

[@casualcarolinafishing5835]

Great idea to open it up and take a look. Sometimes a little clean up is all it takes! 👍💪

[@JohnCRV]

Yes sir, true. Thank you friend, always appreciate your visit.

[@jhamm15]

This worked! Thanks! Finally got down to 1% reliability and found this video!

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped!

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Your always good at repairing things mate, good video 👍

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you. It,s mostly curiosity, 🤔

[@MyTravelChannel-RO]

Great job! Thank you, John!👍

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you Have a good one.

[@armandofelipe3462]

What a great video!! Thank you so muchJhon! Awesome tips

[@JohnCRV]

My pleasure!

[@effortlesschoice]

I’m trying this! Our keypad has been acting fussy recently. Thank you!

[@JohnCRV]

Did it work?

[@effortlesschoice]

@@JohnCRV Won’t know until next week. It’s at our kids house. After my wife has terrorized the grandkids for the day she’ll remove it & bring it back home so I can perform your repairs: I’ll report back when I’ve finished. 👍

[@effortlesschoice]

@@JohnCRV Tried it today, didn’t work. The keypad is only a year old, everything was clean & tidy when I took it apart. I cleaned everything anyway. Next step is to reset the keypad to factory defaults and pair it with the garage door motor…again. If that doesn’t work…I’m drinking a beer and telling my son…”you’re on your own!” 😂👍

[@JohnCRV]

@effortlesschoice Sounds like its something else. Thanks for the feedback and update. It may help someone that reads these comments and follow-ups. Oh! Cheers 😉👍

[@effortlesschoice]

@@JohnCRV Once I get around to doing what I mentioned above, I’ll come back and post my results. I don’t know, but I’m suspicious about the age of the garage door opener itself being too old. I’ll let you know 👍

[@logan5326]

Your tutorial video came very handy sir; thank you very much!

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped.

[@hunterspencer6670]

Thanks John, you’re the man

[@hunterspencer6670]

BOOM

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks for the feedback. Glad it helped.

[@t.j.allred4795]

Thanks for posting this. It was the exact problem I was having.

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped👍

[@bairbair9428]

Excellent video!

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you I appreciate the visit.

[@BenjaminChavez]

Thank you for the how to John. very informative tutorial

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you friend, always appreciate your visit.

[@ActNaturally]

Looks and sounds great, thanks for sharing! Have a nice day!! 💖

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you friend, always appreciate your visit.

[@ActNaturally]

@@JohnCRV have a nice day

[@HealthyVeganLiving]

I have this problem right now John, enjoyed learning from you. LIKE Gary

[@JohnCRV]

Hope you get it fixed Gary.

[@VideoProduction100]

Very beautiful video and great job! Regards

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you for your visit.

[@DC-is5wo]

Thank you so much for the helpful information!

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GetGonewithUS]

Nice quick repair job, John. I never hear of putting cooking oil on the battery terminals. I'll have to remember that, thanks!😃

[@JohnCRV]

Romans used olive oil for more than cooking😉👌 Thank you guys, always appreciate your visit.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Great to know, I'm definitely gonna remember this if it ever happens with mine...Thanks...

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you Dennis, always appreciate your visit.

[@CommunityToursAustralia]

Very good tips thanks John

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you for the visit Dave. Have a good one.

[@BonGalabansafe]

This is very helpful repair tutorial.

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you Bon, your visit is always appreciated.

[@annahmed8643]

outstanding advice, thank you

[@JohnCRV]

My pleasure! Glad it was helpful!

[@coachjohnson3929]

Thank you! Couldn't figure this out this worked perfectly I cleaned it up will oil later but it started working again!

[@JohnCRV]

Great to hear! You're welcome!

[@scottpearsontoolsmore185]

Great video thanks brother. That reminded me of the phone I had in my truck hooked to a fax machine. I can remember every now and then I would have to take it apart and clean the pad and contacts. Great information and how to video thanks brother. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again brother

[@JohnCRV]

Those keypads are not waterproof at all. Thank you friend, always appreciate your visit.

[@HealthyVeganLiving]

Watching and supporting John, Gary

[@JohnCRV]

👍 thanks

[@gm3mtm]

Super video Fixed my unit Easy peezy

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it helped👍

[@annamaysucuaje9193]

Take care of repairing everytime! To avoid any electrical problems.new here😍❤️love it though!godbless

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you for the visit and comment we always appreciate it. Hope you have a nice week. 👌

[@michaelspurger3449]

Fixed mine with this video. The only thing I did different was, I cleaned the contacts with electronic cleaner and I coated the contacts with dielectric grease to prevent moisture on them.

[@ericschmidt5082]

Perfect! WORKS again...! Mine looked reasonably clean inside compared to yours but was still very finicky. I had some medium steel wool in the garage so I took my chances, made no damage to the board, used some contact cleaner and light film of dielectric grease over circuit board, button pads and a bit on battery terminals. Thanks!!! So easy, why didn't I try it long ago???

[@JohnCRV]

Nice work! Glad it helped.

[@ericschmidt5082]

Update.... Don't use dialectic grease on circuit board. I tried it to hopefully help with possible future corrosion reoccurring, but the buttons stopped responding reliably. Reopened and wiped clean with some lacquer thinner and good to go!

[@andrebeaulieu1944]

Good advice

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks!

[@musclecarappraisal]

Thanks for the education

[@JohnCRV]

No problem 👍

[@Burseygirl84reviews]

Very helpful video! Thanks for sharing. Full view. Thanks for your support ❤️

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you Heather appreciate the visit and comment. Have a good weekend.

[@harrisoakley711]

Thank you for the video

[@JohnCRV]

You're welcome. Glad it helped. 👍

[@lupox4561]

Very interesting video. Thumb up.

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you. Have a great week.

[@ScottsJourneys]

very useful video,thanks for the information sir

[@RaffaeleFontana57]

Great sharing, my friend!Have a great day 👍🙋‍♂️😊👌✌️

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you friend, always appreciate your visit.

[@ScottsJourneys]

great upload,very useful and informative,thanks friend for sharing

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you

[@TESSGARY]

Great video sir

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you Tess and Terry, always appreciate a visit. Have a good week.

[@MysterySteamboat]

Great tips 👍

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you for the visit and comment we always appreciate it. Hope you have a nice one.

[@leonora702148]

Thank you😊

[@JohnCRV]

You're welcome, glad it helped

[@rimvyd]

Very good tutorial 👍

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@BearfootAdventures]

Thanks so much I really appreciate it

[@JohnCRV]

You are very welcome.

[@ToyJoyChannel_TJC]

Nice you fixed it your self😊👍New friend here

[@JohnCRV]

We appreciate the visit and comment. Have a good week.

[@LifewithKenandJane]

Hey john good to see you. FV for you as always. Rv life with Ken and Jane 🤠👍

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks guys, good luck.👌😎

[@user-mk1ih7or5l]

Спасибо большое за интересное и полезное видео! Желаю хорошо провести выходные! С искренними пожеланиями счастья и благополучия!

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you

[@mtrunk8570]

Nice tips I had the same issue with mine

[@JohnCRV]

Same with flashlight bulbs and batteries, cant avoid oxidation her in FL. Thanks for the visit and hope you are having a good week.

[@KaydenChannel]

mine is broken. thanks for the useful video

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you friend, always appreciate your visit.

[@toddh6234]

Use an eraser to clean the contact surface on the circuit board. Then wipe down with some iisopropyl alcohol to clean up the eraser and residue. The board has a conformal coating that protects the solder runs. You run the risk of scrapping it off if you use steel wool, once exposed the board will easily corrode over. Also clean the keypad with isopropyl alcohol only. There is a thin layer of graphite on the back of the buttons. When the buttons are pressed this is what closes the circuit for the number or function. If the material gets scrapped off or wears off the affected button(s) will not work.

[@JohnCRV]

Great!

[@EuanneHyunaRosas]

thanks for sharing my friend just keep in touch and have a great day :-)

[@JohnCRV]

Likewise😉

[@livingyes]

I will use this info

[@JohnCRV]

Cool!

[@doug.ritson]

Didn't work for me, but it was a nice little vid. Thank you for sharing.

[@JohnCRV]

Sorry to hear that

[@rayhayden]

I have to see if we can even have a wireless keypad for these door openers! We have the huge remote, and the openers work extremely well... but they are old technology, and I need to research how to make them work with newer remotes... Dropping another LIKE on your video, Watching and Supporting!

[@JohnCRV]

About 8 years ago I had a system from the 80s, it was not compatible with wireless.

[@OlivierRodriguez]

This is complicate for me. Well done, friend...! Greetings...!

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you Olivier.

[@viajeslauchas]

LK buen trabajo slaudoosssss

[@JohnCRV]

We appreciate the visit and comment. Have a good weekend.

[@yesreports]

I can use this info

[@wynnetg862]

I’m going to try this tomorrow. I’ve never done this and thought I’d have to turn off the power…. Doesn’t look like I’ll need to do that. I’ll certainly let you know how it goes

[@JohnCRV]

Hope it worked.

[@wynnetg862]

@@JohnCRV Unfortunately it didn’t. I also tried resetting the code, at first I saw a light in the keypad but now, nothing; even changed the batteries. I’m guessing that I’ll just have to break down and buy a new keypad; thinking of getting a universal one; any recommendation?

[@JohnCRV]

@@wynnetg862 Too bad it dint work. Here's what I been suggesting in my description and people have been getting the original more than the generic. I also seen more returns with generics. Hope it helps you decide. Genie GK-BX Intellicode Wireless Keypad: amzn.to/2Mz2cQw Universal Garage Door Opener Keypad Compatible with LiftMaster Craftsman Chamberlain Genie: amzn.to/3BtNn9o

[@wynnetg862]

@@JohnCRV Thanks a bunch John; really appreciate it

[@JohnCRV]

@@wynnetg862 Glad it helped.

[@quellochepiaceame]

Nice! I watch full video and big like for you! See you soon! Ciaoo!

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you friend, always appreciate your visit.

[@e.d.857]

Do all your buttons light up after your repairs? Great vid.

[@JohnCRV]

Yes they do

[@billyb5057]

are yes these things are great until they go wrong all these modern keypads are so badly made so they are prone to fail you made an interesting repair mate *full watch 🙏 got our like 👍Au👍🙏supported🔔*

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you for the visit and comment we really appreciate it. Hope you are having a nice week.

[@hansholland5300]

how to reprogram the keypad opener of a genie garage door opener

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks

[@giuseppegulino]

MIO CARISSIMA AMICO JOHN grazie di cuore per il video veramente molto interessante tante volte il telecomando non funziona e sai e interessante togliere la polvere come tu ci insegni grazie di cuore per informazione dalla sicilia un caro saluto giuseppe tuo amico

[@JohnCRV]

Grazie amico Giuseppe, apprezzo sempre la vostra visita.

[@EnzoRapacciuolo]

Hi, good job! Like 410.

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks for the visit

[@user-kb4bm9cg2x]

wow

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks!

[@Rankincats]

Followed the instructions. The inside of the opener was clean-looking but I wiped it down anyway. Still doesn’t work. It won’t re-program, either. Guess I got a dud.

[@JohnCRV]

Sorry to hear that.

[@BearfootAdventures]

Hello

[@JohnCRV]

LOL👍

[@BearfootAdventures]

I’ll definitely stop doing that I just so much want to get to 200

[@JohnCRV]

You will. All you need to do is drop in and say hello and they will see you and come.😉