Garage Door Opener: Opens and closes by itself

A defective wall control won't move the garage door when you press the button. A faulty wall control can open or close the garage door on its own. Replace the wall control if it does't work properly.

Special programming is sometimes needed to link a vehicle's built-in remote control to the garage door opener. First follow the steps in the vehicle's owner's manual for clearing any existing codes and programming, Software updates for the system are occasionally required to correct incompatibility. Contact the manufacturer of the garage door opener for help with resolving this type of problem.

External wiring connects the wall-mounted door control and the safety sensor to the motor unit of the garage door opener. That wiring can become damaged or disconnected. Check that wires are securely attached to the sensor's photoelectric eyes (each eye has 2 wires) and the wall unit. If any wire is cut, strip insulation from the end of the wire and reattach it. Check that wires are still attached to the terminals on the back of the motor unit. Replace or repair any frayed, pinched, or exposed wires.