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How to Disable Garage Door Sensors

711,582 views October 24, 2020 11:52

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Is your garage door not closing because the sun is blinding the safety sensors? If you are dealing with blinking lights and a door that refuses to go down, this video shows you a workaround.

⚠️ CRITICAL SAFETY WARNING: This modification involves bypassing the safety reversal system. This should ONLY be performed if you have no children or pets and fully understand the risks of operating a door without safety beams.
In this video, I explain:

Why direct sunlight causes 65 garage door safety sensor malfunctions.
How to wire a "pigtail" bypass directly at the opener motor.
Identifying the correct wiring (solid white vs. black-striped).
How to trick the opener into thinking the beam is intact so the door closes every time.

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Chapters:
0:00 - The Problem: Sunlight blinding sensors & blinking lights
02:45 - Assessing the risk (Safety First)
04:22 - Cutting the sensor wires
05:52 - Creating the "pigtail" bypass at the motor
07:41 - Wiring diagram & testing the fix
08:56 - Final safety warnings & alternative solutions

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DIY Homestead Projects published this 11:52 video tutorial on October 24, 2020. It has been watched 711,582 times on YouTube.

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