Garage Door Circuit Board Issues

If the circuit breaker or gfci is tripping repeatedly it s a sign that there is a short circuit somewhere in the system possibly even the garage door opener itself.

Garage door circuit board issues.

You can repair the circuit board so that your garage door opener can again properly function. Common problems experienced with garage door openers are often due to a faulty logic board. Just follow these steps. Finally it s possible the garage door opener s motor has burned out and isn t operating at all.

Unplug the garage door opener and check the wiring connections on the panel. It will take 10 minutes tops and only requires a 1 4 in. If the wiring connections are okay wait a few minutes before plugging the garage door opener back in disconnecting the power resets the logic board after an electrical disturbance. Then test whether the opener works.

Here is a brief trouble shooting guide. If the light does not come on when the door opens or go off when it closes the problem could be the logic board. A power surge due to lightening or a power outage in the house can damage the boards. Replacing a circuit board sounds like a scary garage door repair but it s really quite easy.

Remove the light cover take out the lightbulb disconnect the switch and safety sensor wires remove a few screws unplug the board and you re done.