Car in drive = my garage won't close

[tgerdes]

Many months ago I had programed homelink to open/close my garage. I was having issues where the garage would start to close and then open back up. I confirmed there was nothing in the way of the sensors. I ended up resetting/removing homelink. Now what I'm observing is that if my garage is closing and I put my car into drive, the garage goes back up. I don't understand why. Is there any possibility that homelink is still sending a signal? Could there just be some weird electromagnetic interference? I have to keep my car in park until the garage is fully closed before I can drive off...

 

[borski]

Many months ago I had programed homelink to open/close my garage. I was having issues where the garage would start to close and then open back up. I confirmed there was nothing in the way of the sensors. I ended up resetting/removing homelink. Now what I'm observing is that if my garage is closing and I put my car into drive, the garage goes back up. I don't understand why. Is there any possibility that homelink is still sending a signal? Could there just be some weird electromagnetic interference? I have to keep my car in park until the garage is fully closed before I can drive off...

Your garage obstruction sensors are picking up the LiDAR in the car, I’m guessing. If you block the LiDAR unit, does the same thing happen?

Either way, try moving your obstruction sensors up or down, or installing something like Infinity Shield (which is better for safety and helps you park anyway).

(I’m not paid by them and they’re not a forum vendor, I just like the product)

 

[DeaneG]

I also really like the Infinity Shield replacement for traditional sensors.
That said, you could also swap your existing sensors if it would prevent the car's Lidar from shining on the receiving sensor. Or something like this might help:

Amazon.com

 

[EVCar]

Another data point: I saw the same problem with my garage door. Turned out the garage door springs needed replacement.

 

[borski]

Another data point: I saw the same problem with my garage door. Turned out the garage door springs needed replacement.

lol yeah; it could totally be a mechanical issue lol

 

[xwave]

I’m experiencing the same issue, and I’m fairly certain it’s due to the LiDAR.

 

[BradSholl]

I was having a similar problem, which was resolved by my son 3D printing shields to block the Air’s lidar from beaming on the garage door safety beam receiver. Or, you can just turn the car far enough after backing out that you’re not aimed at the door…

 

[Bobby]

I was having a similar problem, which was resolved by my son 3D printing shields to block the Air’s lidar from beaming on the garage door safety beam receiver. Or, you can just turn the car far enough after backing out that you’re not aimed at the door…

Yes. I printed shields and problem solved.

 

[borski]

Yes. I printed shields and problem solved.

Garage Sensor Block by Zwoop | Download free STL model | Printables.com

This is for a special garage sensor bracket, and helps keep the sun off the sensors. | Download free 3D printable STL models

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Garage Door Opener Sensor Shield by Pesh115 | Download free STL model | Printables.com

Simple 3D printed Infrared signal interference screen. | Download free 3D printable STL models

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Genie Garage Door Sensor Sun Shield by Todd Stansell | Download free STL model | Printables.com

A sun shield for your garage door sensor. | Download free 3D printable STL models

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[Jimaikins]

Many months ago I had programed homelink to open/close my garage. I was having issues where the garage would start to close and then open back up. I confirmed there was nothing in the way of the sensors. I ended up resetting/removing homelink. Now what I'm observing is that if my garage is closing and I put my car into drive, the garage goes back up. I don't understand why. Is there any possibility that homelink is still sending a signal? Could there just be some weird electromagnetic interference? I have to keep my car in park until the garage is fully closed before I can drive off...

My problem is similar: I have 2 garage doors; there is absolutely no problem with one of them; the other - however - fails to close 4 out of 5 times. It seems that if I wait 30 seconds or so, it will work (but it takes me less time than that to get out of the car and punch in the code)

 

[hydbob]

My problem is similar: I have 2 garage doors; there is absolutely no problem with one of them; the other - however - fails to close 4 out of 5 times. It seems that if I wait 30 seconds or so, it will work (but it takes me less time than that to get out of the car and punch in the code)

It's the LiDAar messing with your sensors. You can put a little cap over the sensor and it'll stop it from happening.

 

[Jimaikins]

It's the LiDAar messing with your sensors. You can put a little cap over the sensor and it'll stop it from happening.

Thanks. For those of us without 3D printers: They sell magnetized vinyl sheets (like you would use to block an air vent in your house). I cut two 3"x 4" pieces and stuck one to the back of each sensor, protruding towards the garage door. They do not interfere with the sensors or garage door, but do block the Lidar. Problem solved. Thanks all.

 

[DeaneG]

Garage door sensor plastic "sun" shields are readily available on amazon and ebay as well.