BFT Unintended Activation or Interference

Garage door opens by itself or closes unexpectedly without any command.

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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.

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Possible Causes

Stuck wall button, Shorted external control wiring, Radio interference or neighboring remote using same code, Faulty BFT receiver interpreting noise as commands

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Disable the opener (unplug or switch off) if the door is moving unpredictably.

  • Inspect wall button: Check if the push button is stuck or damaged. Disconnect it temporarily and observe if the issue stops.
  • Check wiring: Look for shorts between command terminals and COM on the BFT board.
  • Clear receiver memory: Erase all remotes from the BFT receiver and reprogram only known transmitters.
  • Change codes: If possible, change rolling code or channel to avoid interference.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Wall Push Button or BFT Radio Receiver
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