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Old Jan 20, 2026 | 01:34 PM
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Default Important reminder

I know this is a repeat post, but worth reminding ...

Do not close the door panel without first confirming everything is working.

IT WILL BE A PAINFUL EXPERIENCE IF THE DOOR FAILS TO OPERATE ONCE CLOSED SHUT WITH THE FRONT PANEL IN PLACE.

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Originally Posted by 2002RX300
Be sure not to buy from nooelec, their motors are reversed.
Unfortunately I found this post too late. I bought from nooelec https://www.ebay.com/itm/163358996752 and it is indeed reversed. Yay
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Normally I don't recommend this, but since maxsteel you are way advanced DIYer, you can reverse the wires or flip the magnets in motor (not sure if it is possible). Getting the right product is always the best, but once a while we have to find a solution with things at hand.

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Originally Posted by salimshah
Normally I don't recommend this, but since maxsteel you are way advanced DIYer, you can reverse the wires or flip the magnets in motor (not sure if it is possible). Getting the right product is always the best, but once a while we have to find a solution with things at hand.

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I didn't want to hack the motor or cut the wires. I bought this actuator on Amazon
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and it was delivered overnight. Seems to work fine.
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