Wayne Dalton Closing Safety Circuit Fault

Door opens normally but will not close from remote or keypad; only closes from wall button when held.

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Possible Causes

Photo eyes misaligned, Defective photo eye, Loose sensor wiring, Incorrectly wired wall console

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Do not bypass safety sensors. They are required for safe closing.

  • Verify sensor LEDs: Both should be solid when aligned. Adjust as needed.
  • Check wiring at opener: Ensure the sensor wires are on the correct terminals and firmly attached.
  • Inspect wall console wiring: Confirm that the wall console wires are not crossed with the sensor wires.
  • Replace sensor pair: If alignment and wiring are correct but the problem persists, replace the safety sensors.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Safety Sensors (Photo Eyes)
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