Genie Garage Door Wall Switch Not Working

The wiring is loose at the opener.

Genie garage door wall switch not working.

The location of the switch will depend on the model of the device. The transmitters remotes will not work to close the garage door. If the wall switch is broken the likely culprit is either the switch itself or the wiring. Check the console lock switch.

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. You will find that the door will only move an inch or so in the close direction and reverse. General troubleshooting tips for what to check when your genie garage door opener is not working below. Take proper safety precautions to ensure that you are not injured if the door operates while you perform the following tests.

Depending on your opener you may have screw terminals or push in connectors. For some units lockout mode produces a flashing button. To test the wires detach both from the switch and carefully touch them. Look for labeling such as vacation on the unit then press and hold this button.

The locking mechanism protects access to the garage by disabling the power unit.