The problem is either due to a blocked path between the sensors dirty eyes loose wires at the sensors or at the motor head or just bad sensors.
Genie garage door opener wont go in reverse.
If the door does not properly reverse on striking the 2 4 then the garage door opener should be disengaged until the unit is either adjusted according to the instructions in the owners manual repaired or replaced with a new garage door opener.
If your garage door is closing fully and then reversing to open again then it may be due to a problem with the close limit switch.
The photo eyes send an infrared beam across the bottom of your garage door opening if that beam is broken the door will reverse.
It goes partway down reverses direction and goes back up again.
You will find that the door will only move an inch or so in the close direction and reverse.
On the garage door motor there will be two knobs or dials to adjust the opener and the reverse sensor.
Adjust the garage door opener mechanism.
A professional garage door service should be contacted if the homeowner is not comfortable with performing these tests repairs and adjustments.
In this video we show you how to set the travel limits and force control for genie opener models 7055 2055 3055 and 3035 kv.
The door won t reach the ground if the maximum level of force is exceeding during closing.
Genie openers should be checked regularly to prevent problems.
Check for reversed broken or cut wires.
In order to fix this you ll want to make small changes to the close limit setting until the door opener knows to stop once the door has reached the floor.
Turn the close force dial in small increments until the garage door reaches the ground when you hit the close button on the remote.
The transmitters remotes will not work to close the garage door.
Travel limits force control programming contact reverse test for models 7055 2055 3055 and 3035 kv.
Photo eyes or safety sensors are mounted to the track on either side of the garage door about 6 inches up from the ground.
For series ii wall console you can remove the wires from the back of the wall console and touch them together to see if the garage door moves.
Owners of genie openers will want to follow instructions carefully to make sure the opener works as it is intended.
Genie garage door openers offer a special technology the company claims will enhance the security of genie openers.
This is almost always the result of a dirty or obstructed safety feature.
Replace the wiring if needed with garage door opener wiring.
Staples can cut insulation and short out the wires.
