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Posted by Bob on September 10, 2006, 1:29 pm
>I have a ~20 year old Stanley model 3200 Garage Door Opener that
> stopped working after I opened it using the remote. After that the door
> would not close if the remote or the wall switch is pressed. The light
> on the opener unit started blinking after 30 seconds or so. If the
> open/close button on remote or wall is pressed again the blinking light
> will stop for another brief period and you will hear a humming sound
> from the motor as it is trying to operate but does not move anything.
>
> I disconnected latch and closed and opened the door manually, it
> operates fine.
>
> Any clue to fix this would be highly appreciated.
>
Sounds like it might be an open motor start capacitor - the "humming sound"
is the motor trying to start but can't.
I have an old Stanley "Lightmaster" opener from the '80's that failed in a
similar fashion, and a new start cap brought it back to life.
Finding parts may be a problem - I had two companies bookmarked for parts on
my old Stanley opener, but only the one still has parts in stock:
http://www.stanley-garage-door-opener.com/repairparts.htm
(This was the other company: http://www.bearcatco.com/ )
If it is the capacitor, you might be able to get more life out of the old
opener. But as others have suggested, maybe it's time for a replacement
opener; that's what I'm going to do one of these days with my Stanley.
Hope this helps.
Bob.
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