Sommer Control Circuit or Wall Control Inhibit

Garage door will not open or close at all; no motor sound, but opener has power (LEDs or light are on).

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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

Lock function enabled on Sommer wall station, Faulty wall control, Broken low‑voltage wiring, Failed control relay on board

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Ensure the door is not locked with manual slide locks before troubleshooting.

  • 1. Check wall station lock: Many Sommer wall controls have a lock or vacation mode. Press and hold the lock button (or follow the icon) for several seconds to toggle it off, then test.
  • 2. Try remote vs wall button: If remotes work but wall button does not, replace or rewire the wall control. If wall button works but remotes do not, see radio/remote diagnostics.
  • 3. Inspect low‑voltage wiring: Verify the two wall control wires are firmly attached at both ends and not shorted together.
  • 4. Test board response: If neither wall button nor remote triggers any relay click or light change, the control board output stage may have failed and should be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Sommer Wall Control Station
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