Overhead Door Intermittent Power or Control Interruption

Garage door opener stops randomly mid-travel without reversing on Overhead Door opener

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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

Loose power plug, Intermittent wall control wiring, Overheating motor, Faulty logic board relay

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Keep clear of the door when it may stop unexpectedly.

  • 1. Check power connection: Ensure the plug is tight in the outlet and the outlet is not loose.
  • 2. Inspect wall control wiring: Look for loose connections at the opener and wall console. Tighten terminal screws.
  • 3. Observe pattern: If the opener stops after several cycles, it may be overheating. Allow it to cool and test again.
  • 4. Bypass wall control: Disconnect wall control wires and operate the opener using only the remote. If the problem disappears, replace the wall console or wiring.
  • 5. Replace logic board if internal fault: If the opener still stops randomly with known-good wiring, the control board relay or processor may be failing.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Wall Console Wiring and Logic Control Board
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