If the remote works only when held within a few feet of the motor unit rf interference is probably the problem.
Linear garage door remote not working consistently.
If they are working correctly the problem might be because of the safety sensors.
If the remote works from inside the garage but not from the outside then most likely the antenna wire on the garage door opener itself may be damaged broken or not in visible range.
6 flashes mechanical or electrical failure.
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When the garage door opener works intermittently the logic board may be experiencing radio frequency rf interference from nearby sources such as security lights ham radios and some electronics.
The garage door remote won t work but the wall switch does check the batteries and electrical connections in the remote to make sure they are working correctly.
Some garage doors have infrared sensors that shoot an invisible beam across the door.
Locate and eliminate the source of the rf interference.
When the led or the light bulb on your linear garage door opener flashes six times it means the motor has run for more than 30 seconds.
Having your chamberlain remote malfunction can make things tough.
Check to be sure the antenna is attached and if it is not hanging down from the unit move the antenna so it can catch the beam being sent by the remote.
Try using your remote to open or close your door to determine if the reprogramming was successful.
Then within 30 seconds hold the button on your remote for three seconds or until garage door opener s lights flash or the led light on your opener blinks.
To reprogram your garage door remote locate then press your opener s learn button.
Linear garage door openers have been designed to know how long it takes to fully open or close a garage door and the maximum time it takes is about 30 seconds.
To be able to open your garage door with your remote simply unlock the vacation switch on the wall station.
It was working for almost a year and stopped working about a month ago i guess around the same time as yours.
To be sure that the batteries are always good use name brand quality batteries instead of discount brands.
