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Wayne Dalton Radio Receiver or Antenna Fault

Wall console LED flashes six times and opener will not respond to remotes, but wall button may still work.

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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

Damaged or disconnected antenna wire, Failed internal radio receiver module, Severe RF interference, Incorrect or erased remote programming

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Keep the door area clear while testing remote operation.

  • Check antenna: On most Wayne Dalton openers, a thin wire hangs from the opener head as the antenna. Ensure it is intact, not cut short, and hanging down freely. Do not coil it up.
  • Reprogram remotes: Press and release the "Learn" or "Program" button on the opener head (LED will light). Within 30 seconds, press the remote button you want to program. Wait for the opener light to blink or click. Test the remote.
  • Test multiple remotes: If none of the remotes work but the wall button does, the receiver section may be faulty.
  • Reduce interference: Move LED light bulbs or other RF-noisy devices (Wi-Fi routers, baby monitors) away from the opener. Try using a different brand of LED bulb rated as "garage door opener compatible".
  • Receiver module replacement: Some Wayne Dalton models use a plug-in radio receiver board. If accessible, reseat the module. If still no response, replace the receiver module or use an external universal receiver kit compatible with Wayne Dalton openers.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Radio Receiver Module
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