BFT Rebound Due to Elastic Cables or Incorrect Force Calibration

Garage door closes then immediately reopens about 10–20 cm.

Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Door cables slightly slack at bottom, Excessive closing speed causing bounce, Force learning not completed correctly, Bottom seal compressing and rebounding

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Observe door movement from a safe distance.

Inspect cables: Ensure lift cables are properly tensioned and not wrapping loosely on drums.
Re-learn forces: Perform a full travel and force learning cycle as per BFT instructions.
Adjust speed: If adjustable, reduce closing speed slightly.
Check bottom seal: Replace overly stiff or deformed seals that cause bounce.

Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5