The locking mechanism protects access to the garage by disabling the power unit.
Genie garage door button on light not working.
See safe t beam diagnostic light guide check garage door for binding.
The clicking noise you are looking for is the sound that comes from the relay on the circuit board.
If this is the reason you will need to reengage the carriage.
Look for labeling such as vacation on the unit then press and hold this button.
If you do not hear a click coming from the motor housing then the relay on the circuit board is bad.
Check if the safe t beams red led light is flashing.
Check the console lock switch.
With sears or liftmaster chamberlain it is near or part of the terminal screw board.
The button is usually right next to the area the floppy antenna is connected to the motor head.
With genie it is most often behind the light lens and flashes red when pressed.
The method to reengage the carriage depends on the model of garage door opener you own.
See your owner s manual for more details.
It should be on and steady.
For some units lockout mode produces a flashing button.
If an operational problem exists and the garage door opener will not close the opener can be forced to close.
Your garage door may be disconnected from the opener.
The location of the switch will depend on the model of the device.
Check that the emergency release cord has not been pulled.