First unwire the wall button. If the light will go off now replace the wall button. If not then you will need to replace the logic board on this unit(genie.com for replacement). Protect this with a surge protector as well 900 joules or higher. Thanks BB
It is unlikely that the wall switch is at fault. It's a very simple DC switch and switches a very small load. If the light doesn't go off when turned on by the opening of the door and then stays on, the wall switch is highly unlikely to be at fault. Unfortunately, the usual culprit is neither the wall switch nor the relay on the motor control board. It is the main control board and it will set you back $50-$60 (a total rip off and probably costs the manufacturer a dollar or two).
It's a simple replacement...just make sure you get the right board, as suppliers generally will not take them back for credit. Make sure to unplug the unit before working on it or you may fry yourself or the electronics!It is unlikely that the wall switch is at fault. It's a very simple DC switch and switches a very small load. If the light doesn't go off when turned on by the opening of the door and then stays on, the wall switch is highly unlikely to be at fault. Unfortunately, the usual culprit is neither the wall switch nor the relay on the motor control board. It is the main control board and it will set you back $50-$60 (a total rip off and probably costs the manufacturer a dollar or two). It's a simple replacement...just make sure you get the right board, as suppliers generally will not take them back for credit. Make sure to unplug the unit before working on it or you may fry yourself or the electronics!
I don't know which Genie I have but it had this problem and I fixed it by taking the circuit board out and popping the caps off the relays then running sandpaper between the contacts. Works just like before now.
It might be worth trying to reset the opener by unplugging it and wait for about 2 minutes before plugging it back in. Now you can try turning the light on and off using the wall control light button. If you can turn the light off it means you were able to reset it.
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First unwire the wall button. If the light will go off now replace the wall button. If not then you will need to replace the logic board on this unit(genie.com for replacement). Protect this with a surge protector as well 900 joules or higher. Thanks BB
It is unlikely that the wall switch is at fault. It's a very simple DC switch and switches a very small load. If the light doesn't go off when turned on by the opening of the door and then stays on, the wall switch is highly unlikely to be at fault. Unfortunately, the usual culprit is neither the wall switch nor the relay on the motor control board. It is the main control board and it will set you back $50-$60 (a total rip off and probably costs the manufacturer a dollar or two).
It's a simple replacement...just make sure you get the right board, as suppliers generally will not take them back for credit. Make sure to unplug the unit before working on it or you may fry yourself or the electronics!
I don't know which Genie I have but it had this problem and I fixed it by taking the circuit board out and popping the caps off the relays then running sandpaper between the contacts. Works just like before now.
It might be worth trying to reset the opener by unplugging it and wait for about 2 minutes before plugging it back in. Now you can try turning the light on and off using the wall control light button. If you can turn the light off it means you were able to reset it.