How To Reset Genie Garage Door Opener Limit Switches

Turn clockwise to increase the travel distance and counterclockwise to decrease the travel distance.

How to reset genie garage door opener limit switches.

Push down the same button on your garage door remote. Genie excelerator series garage door opener self diagnostic troubleshooting. Next test the garage door with the help of another person by opening and closing it. Measure the distance from the top of the garage door opening to the bottom of the garage door in inches.

This calibrates the opener and syncs it with your remote control. Press the remote button 2 more times to reset the opener. Once the terminals are clean apply a small amount of dielectric grease to both the switch contacts and the inside of the terminals then slide the terminals over the contact. Before reinstalling the switches use your isopropyl alcohol and electrical contact cleaner to clean the terminals on the garage door opener.

Stand on a step ladder to reach the up limit switch adjustment screw on the side of the garage door opener. Press the button on your remote to open the garage door. Wait for both the oblong and circular led to light up blue before they switch off altogether. Helpful links for troubleshooting your genie garage door opener.

Set the step ladder under the garage door opener in your garage and use it to access the up and down limit switch adjustment screws located on the side of the garage door opener motor housing.