Genie Garage Door Limit Switch Troubleshooting

How to replace and possibly repair the limit switch or travel limit switch on a genie garage door opener.

Genie garage door limit switch troubleshooting. Check that the emergency release cord has not been pulled. To try and correct the problem make sure the eyes on the sensors are clean the wire connections are securely fastened at the sensors and motor head and the eyes are directed at each other. If this is the reason you will need to reengage the carriage. See your owner s manual for more details.

Turn off the sure lock aka vacation mode on the wall console check if limits are properly set check the door balance condition and door spring check opening force control or force settings. Also try unplugging the garage door opener and re plugging the unit back into the outlet. Setting the down limit to purchase these limits click onto genie limits 24701r step 1. Using the push button or transmitter position the garage door approximately 1 to 2 feet from the closed position.

The method to reengage the carriage depends on the model of garage door opener you own. Set the step ladder under the garage door opener in your garage and use it to access the up and down limit switch adjustment screws located on the side of the garage door opener motor housing.