Sommer Over‑travel / Floor Impact Misinterpreted as Obstruction

Door closes fully then immediately reverses and opens again; opener light may flash but no code is displayed.

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Possible Causes

Close limit set too far, Door hitting raised floor or object, Thick new bottom seal installed, Bent door sections causing flex at floor

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Keep people and pets clear while testing close adjustments.

  • 1. Inspect floor and seal: Remove any objects from the threshold. If a new, thicker bottom seal was installed, the close limit must be adjusted.
  • 2. Re‑set close limit: Follow the Sommer instructions to move the close limit slightly higher so the door just contacts the floor without excessive compression.
  • 3. Check for door flex: If the door bows when closing, reinforcing struts may be needed to reduce flex that triggers the force reversal.
  • 4. Test multiple closes: Run several close cycles and confirm the door stays closed without reopening.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Sommer Limit Setting (Control Board Memory)
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