Chamberlain
Up Travel Limit or Force Misadjustment
Garage door reverses before fully opening; stops partway and goes back down.
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Possible Causes
Up travel set too short, Up force too low, Door binding in upper travel, Bent horizontal track
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Keep the area clear above the door while testing. Use a ladder safely when adjusting the opener.
Steps to fix:
- Test door manually: Disconnect the opener and move the door by hand to full open. Correct any binding or track issues.
- Adjust up travel: Increase the UP travel limit so the door reaches the fully open position without hitting the stops.
- Adjust up force: Increase UP force slightly if the door is heavy but moves freely by hand.
- Re-test: Run several open cycles to confirm the door opens fully without reversing.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
Required Part
Travel / Force Adjustment Assembly
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