Engine interference with garage door opener!!!
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Heel & Toe
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From: Bethlehem Pa.
Engine interference with garage door opener!!!
With the engine running in my 92 LT1, the remote control for the garage door will not operate. As soon as the engine is stopped, the door opener works fine. What is the fix? Thanks for your help....i am new to the site...it's GREAT! :yesnod:
Le Mans Master
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From: Atlanta GA
Re: Engine interference with garage door opener!!! (doc18015)
Welcome to the Corvette Family!!!! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Unfortuanately, I have NO idea wtf is going on :eek: I'm sure someone in here does. Good luck!
Unfortuanately, I have NO idea wtf is going on :eek: I'm sure someone in here does. Good luck!
Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego, Ca
Re: Engine interference with garage door opener!!! (doc18015)
Living fairly close to a military airfield, I've heard of some low flying F18's opening up garage doors, but nothing about a motor blocking the signal. If you're opener has dip switches, try another setting. Engines do create electrical noise; so I'm guessing that your alternator or ignition is cancelling the frequency of yours.
Team Owner
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From: Cincinnati, Oh USA
Re: Engine interference with garage door opener!!! (doc18015)
The pulses from the spark plug wires causes interference to the garage door opener receiver. You might call the opener manufacturer. They might have a cure.
Team Owner
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From: Dallas TX
Re: Engine interference with garage door opener!!! (jfb)
The pulses from the spark plug wires causes interference to the garage door opener receiver. You might call the opener manufacturer. They might have a cure.
Melting Slicks
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From: Warrick County IN
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Re: Engine interference with garage door opener!!! (doc18015)
The electrical noise from the spark plugs, injectors, alternator or even the keyless entry could make some stuff go crazy. Someone recently had an article talking about how the lower level spectrum for radio freqs are getting crowded because of all the fancy gadgets that we have. Good luck in finding the cause and welcome to the forum.
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From: Austin, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Houston, Dallas, Hong Kong, Elgin, etc.. Texas
Re: Engine interference with garage door opener!!! (96GrandSport)
Do you have the OEM type ignition wires or did you change them to an aftermarket brand such as Taylor? If so, you may want to try using the OEM type wires. At a dyno session, one of the cars with aftermarket wires created problems for the dyno system.
Pro
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From: Lenoir City TN
Re: Engine interference with garage door opener!!! (doc18015)
I agree with the idea that the electrical noise from the engine is causing the problem. Try setting in front of the garage door in the car and change the rpm of the engine while trying the opener to see if that has an effect. If it does try changing the dip switch settings as mentioned before.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
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From: Stafford, Virginia Kittah, Kittah, Kittah...
Re: Engine interference with garage door opener!!! (doc18015)
My old 88 IROC had an interference issue... When the car was running, none of my co-workers parked on either side of me could disarm their alarm systems...
I think it was something to do with the alternator/electrical system...
It was a weird thing...
I think it was something to do with the alternator/electrical system...
It was a weird thing...
Le Mans Master
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From: Silicon Valley Kalifornia
Re: Engine interference with garage door opener!!! (doc18015)
Welcome to the forum! ....and, try replacing the battery in the opener. :flag
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Safety Car
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From: Mexico Beach FL
Re: Engine interference with garage door opener!!! (doc18015)
My '92 Corvette does not interfere with my garage door opener, but my lawn tractor does.
I have to get away from, or turn off, the lawn tractor before raising the garage door.
Tom Piper
I have to get away from, or turn off, the lawn tractor before raising the garage door.
Tom Piper
