Check for interference from adjacent photo eye sensors of any brand.
Garage door opener lock mode.
It also means that someone without the key will not be able to do the same thing.
Depending on the manufacturer this setting may be known as.
The location of the switch will depend on the model of the device.
Check garage door for binding.
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.
It s only plastic it will pop out easily.
The constantly flashing wall button simply means that the door was either put into lock out mode by someone using the wall panel control or for some reason it defaulted into lock out mode in error.
On chamberlain garage door openers includes liftmaster and sears systems the lock switch is indicated by a padlock.
The locking mechanism protects access to the garage by disabling the power unit.
Open close lock and light.
It has 3 function buttons.
If an operational problem exists and the garage door opener will not close the opener can be forced to close.
Check the console lock switch.
Just like the old days.
The garage door opener flashing wall button is completely different from photo cell led light being outor the motor head led light flashing.
Genuine genie multi function wired wall console for use with garage door openers that have series ii electronics.
To shut the garage door upon departure.
For some units lockout mode produces a flashing button.
If it looks like it s depressed take the wall switch off the wall and fix it.
Look for labeling such as vacation on the unit then press and hold this button.
Sounds like your lock button is stuck in.
This video will show you how for most garage door openers including liftmaster chamberlain sears.
If your garage door opener is locked check the wall control it may be set to vacation mode.
This means that you have to get out of the car when you get home unlock the door and lift it yourself.
Disconnect the garage door opener and use a manual latch to lock the door.
On many models the vacation mode allows you to use the remote one time after it is activated.
Back lit panel makes it easy to locate.
The lock switch is used to disable the remote controls.
Wall console lock mode allows keypad and remotes to be locked out for security at night or while on vacation.