My garage door will open only a few inches and then stops.
Genie garage door only goes down a few inches.
This just started a couple weeks ago.
Check if the safe t beams red led light.
This is almost always the result of a dirty or obstructed safety feature.
Adjust the limits as needed.
In fact you really should read the entire garage door repair article.
Ever notice how it is easier to pull a wagon over a curb than it is to push it.
Make sure only the safe t beams that came with this garage door opener are installed.
It goes partway down reverses direction and goes back up again.
It will make troubleshooting later much easier.
Garage door starts down then stops and goes back up or safe t beam system malfunction.
You push the button to close the garage door.
For most doors a complete rotation of the screw allows the door to advance 2 inches.
Clicking the remote at that point just closes it.
Check if the limits are properly set.
The garage door can be operated manually by disconnecting the garage door opener from the door using the red pull cord.
You will find that the door will only move an inch or so in the close direction and reverse.
If the door is working properly it should be easy to lift by hand.
Try to lower the door.
Same result with remote or wall switch.
If it is a new installation check the postion of the door arm.
Try to operate the garage door manually this helps you determine if the problem is related to the door or the motor.
Remember that sometimes a garage door opener can increase the binding in a door just because of the way it pushes the door down.
I have a genie is isl ims series garage door.
Continue to turn the down limit adjustment until the door opens and closes properly.
The transmitters remotes will not work to close the garage door.