There are a few common reasons a genie garage door opener will stop functioning.
Genie garage door opener learn button not working.
A wall console unit for a garage door opener is not a complicated device so it s fairly simple to troubleshoot when something seems to go wrong.
Check garage door for binding.
The learn button on my python2 garage door opener is not working.
See your owner s manual for more details.
Check that the emergency release cord has not been pulled.
If this is the reason you will need to reengage the carriage.
Check for interference from adjacent photo eye sensors of any brand.
Select the round learn code button on any openers made between 1995 and 2011.
Depending on the model most work by connecting two to four wires onto terminals mounting the device on the wall and then plugging the unit into an electrical outlet.
The method to reengage the carriage depends on the model of garage door opener you own.
Door starts down then stops before it is closed.
Your garage door may be disconnected from the opener.
The button is usually right next to the area the floppy antenna is connected to the motor head.
If your opener is paired with a receiver then 1 of the buttons will indicate a radio signal of some type.
Find the small circular led and button labeled radio signal and learn code on older opener models.
The 971lm and 973lm remotes have a corresponding amber or red square learn button.
With sears or liftmaster chamberlain it is near or part of the terminal screw board.
The 371lm and 373lm have a corresponding purple square learn button.
Also make sure there are no people pets vehicles or other obstructions in the path of the garage door.
One question that is frequently asked why isn t my genie not working.
If an operational problem exists and the garage door opener will not close the opener can be forced to close.
Then locate the learn code button which is usually near the antenna and the led indicator.
Press and release the square colored smart button on garage door opener motor unit.
The smart indicator light will glow steadily for 30 seconds.
With genie it is most often behind the light lens and flashes red when pressed.
Press and hold the wall console button until the garage door is completey closed.