Home Automation - Garage Opener Fried by Lightning Strike

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Nanc11
02-12-09, 04:42 PM
Both of my Allister Garage Door Openers stopped working, after a lightning storm that took out several other items around my house.There is no problem with power to the units. I just replaced the Motor Control board in one of the units with no luck, & was wondering if anyone could give me any tips ? or a direction to get schematics ?
Thanks much Nanc

wirenut1110
02-13-09, 05:46 AM
If you replace the motor control board, only thing that comes to mind are the limit switches and the safety photo-cells.
I would lean more towards the photo-cells if you had a surge, it probably popped those. Most have indicator lights on them so you could possibly check those to see if they're operating correctly.

Here is a link for a manual and parts.
Overhead Garage Door Opener Brands (http://www.garagedooropenerguide.com/brands.html)