Marantec Down Limit Over‑Travel or Excessive Floor Pressure

Garage door reverses immediately after hitting the floor, even though nothing is in the way.

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Possible Causes

Down travel set too far, Door bottom seal too thick, Door hitting raised floor joint or obstruction, Bent door sections causing flex at bottom

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Keep people and pets clear of the door while adjusting limits.

  • Inspect floor contact: Close the door and observe how it meets the floor. If the door bows or compresses the seal heavily, reduce down travel.
  • Adjust down limit: Enter the Marantec travel programming mode and slightly reduce the down limit so the door just seals against the floor without excessive force.
  • Check for obstructions: Remove any raised objects, mats, or debris at the threshold.
  • Test safety reversal: Perform the 2x4 test to ensure the door still reverses properly when obstructed.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5
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