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    New guy from Wisconsin

    I need a bigger garage. :thumbup:
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    New guy from Wisconsin

    I pretty much divorced myself from both Jaguars and PC's. It's been years since I could get a car in my garage.
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    Liftmaster 3800 problem

    Yes, exactly like yours but mine is 8 inches below the ceiling.
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    Liftmaster 3800 problem

    It appears the problem had to do with downward pressure. I reprogrammed everything but with the door stopping about a foot off the floor. I wanted to see the bit about it trying to close before it opened. To my surprise, it opened properly and repeatedly. We now have it adjusted to close...
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    Liftmaster 3800 problem

    Yes, exactly like that. My measurements are all about the same as yours with the exception that the top of the pully is about 8 inches below the ceiling and my lift motor is on the right side of the door instead of the left.
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    Liftmaster 3800 problem

    Yes, it flashed 11 times after opening and closing properly. If I then press the button to open it again, it flashes 12 times. I've also noticed that it appears to be attempting to close the already closed door. The pulley tries to rotate in the wrong direction. These are flat pulleys and...
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    Liftmaster 3800 problem

    Brand new. Just opened the box yesterday. Using the hardwire. Not sure what you mean by wiping the codes, but I followed the manual to set limits and pressure. It is on a well balanced 7 by 16 aluminum door.
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    Liftmaster 3800 problem

    I've searched this and other forums but have not seen this problem. In addition, the tech support lady seems clueless. My garage door will open properly and close properly, one time only. To get it to do so a second time, I must disconnect the power from the unit, wait about ten seconds and...
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    New guy from Wisconsin

    Joined today, hoping to get some help with a Liftmaster 3800. I'm a retired Jaguar mechanic and IT Network Administrator. I tend to be a handyman type who very seldom needs outside professionals. I'm a fly fisherman, target shooter, home defense proponent, and as my name indicates, a...
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