Depending on the manufacturer this setting may be known as.
Garage door opener lock mode.
Look for labeling such as vacation on the unit then press and hold this button.
Open close lock and light.
This means that you have to get out of the car when you get home unlock the door and lift it yourself.
If an operational problem exists and the garage door opener will not close the opener can be forced to close.
If this is the sears dark gray wall switch with a light gray lock button on the lower right corner it s not uncommon for it to stick in the depressed position.
Wall console lock mode allows keypad and remotes to be locked out for security at night or while on vacation.
To shut the garage door upon departure.
If the system is locked then the green indicator on the console will be flashing or the words lock mode will appear on the lcd display for elite and estate series openers.
Door starts down then stops before it is closed.
Sounds like your lock button is stuck in.
If it looks like it s depressed take the wall switch off the wall and fix it.
On many models the vacation mode allows you to use the remote one time after it is activated.
It s only plastic it will pop out easily.
This video will show you how for most garage door openers including liftmaster chamberlain sears.
Press and hold the wall console button until the garage door is completey closed.
It also means that someone without the key will not be able to do the same thing.
The garage door opener flashing wall button is completely different from photo cell led light being outor the motor head led light flashing.
For some units lockout mode produces a flashing button.
Genuine genie multi function wired wall console for use with garage door openers that have series ii electronics.
Disconnect the garage door opener and use a manual latch to lock the door.
The locking mechanism protects access to the garage by disabling the power unit.
The lock switch is used to disable the remote controls.
On chamberlain garage door openers includes liftmaster and sears systems the lock switch is indicated by a padlock.
Back lit panel makes it easy to locate.
The location of the switch will depend on the model of the device.
It has 3 function buttons.
Check the console lock switch.
If your garage door opener is locked check the wall control it may be set to vacation mode.
Check garage door for binding.
