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