You can certainly still have your garage door opened when you’re at work or out of town even if you couldn’t be there yourself. This article will guide you through the process of programming your garage door opener with ease.
Instructions for Reprogramming Your Sears Garage Door Opener
If your Sears garage door opener doesn’t seem to be working the way it used to, there’s a good chance you can fix it yourself. All you need is some basic knowledge about garage door openers and a few simple tools.
Here’s how to reprogram your Sears garage door opener:
1. Disconnect the power from the opener by pressing the switch on the side or near the tiller arm. This will disable the motors.
2. Open the garage door manually by pulling up on the handle and then releasing it as you close it. Let go of the handle before you close the door completely.
3. Remove screws that hold the cover in place, then remove cover. There are two Phillips screws on either side of motor housing (see image below). Remove them both and set aside. You will also need to get rid of motor Connector Wrench (#15) and Motor Cable Clip (#16), but you can reattach them later if needed (see images below).
4. Route Motor Cable Clip over main wire connector until clip snaps into position (see image below). Do not route clip along bottom edge
Model Number: 1662
If you have a Sears garage door opener, there is a chance that you may need to reprogram it. This is because the model number for Sears garage door openers changes from time to time. If you don’t know your model number, you can use the following steps to find it.
1. Open the garage door and press the button on the side of the opener.
2. You should see a screen that says “Garage Door Open”. On this screen, you will see the model number near the bottom.
3. If you don’t know your model number, you can contact Sears customer service to get help finding it.
Programming Basic Setup
If you have a Sears garage door opener, there is a chance that you can reprogram it yourself. This is an easy and quick task that can save you some money on repairs or replacements. Follow these simple steps to program your garage door opener:
1. Open the garage door by pressing the open button on the wall unit or remote. The light on the opener will turn on.
2. On the main control panel, use the up/down arrows to select Programming and press the enter button.
3. On the programming screen, choose Basic Setup from the list of options and press enter again.
4. Use the up/down arrows to select Security Code and press enter. Enter your code exactly as it appears on your remote (case-sensitive).
5. Use the left/right arrows to select Enable Code Finder and press enter. Your code will now be displayed in the Code Finder window. If you are not sure of your code, contact Sears for assistance.
6. Press OK to return to the programming screen and press the enter button to continue.
7. Use the left/right arrows to change Delay Time (in
Installation for your Programming Device
If you have a Sears garage door opener, follow these steps to program it:
1. Open the garage door and set the control to the ‘open’ position.
2. Press and hold the reset button on the programming device for three seconds.
3. Turn on your television, and turn off all other devices in the house.
4. Place the programming device within range of your garage door opener’s receiver.
5. The device will begin flashing, and shortly afterwards, it will beep three times.
6. Release the reset button and wait two minutes for the programming to complete. Your garage door opener will now be programmed and ready to use!
Basic Troubleshooting Tips
If you can’t get your Sears garage door opener to work, there are a few basic troubleshooting tips you can try. Firstly, check that the power is turned on to the opener. Next, try resetting the opener by pushing and pulling the manual release handle for about five seconds. If those two steps don’t work, try opening and closing the garage door several times to make sure it’s actually working. If none of these solutions work, call customer service for further assistance.
Advanced Troubleshooting Tips
If your Sears garage door opener doesn’t work, there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot the issue. Here are some advanced troubleshooting tips to help get your garage door up and running again.