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Joseph Meehan
 
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Default garage door infrared beam problems when cold

autonut843 wrote:
Hi,
Sometimes when closing, my garage door reverses. It seems to happen
more when it is cold. I've tried releasing the opener and running it
manually. There is no significant binding. The reverse happens at
random locations on the close cycle. If I hold the inside button down
during the close cycle it will close all the way. This all leads me
to think it is the infrared beam that is having problems. I've tried
re-aiming it. The LED on the receiver is on solid when it should be.
Any ideas?
Thanks


Make sure the LED and receptors are clean. Grease tends to get thick
when cold and metal may flex into positions that cause binding. The lube in
the motor and on the chain or screw may also be getting cold and causing
problems.

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