If you suspect this to be the problem, you could consult with us or your garage door repair company to install a sun shield shade over the sensor. The “Receiving Sensor” should mounted on the side of the garage door opening that receives the least amount of direct sunlight. Get it as soon as tue oct 6. Sunlight in garage door sensor. The receiving sensor should mounted on the side of the garage door opening that receives the least amount of direct sunlight. Ask Question Asked 3 years, 7 months ago. Direct sunlight creates interference with the sensors and may keep them from working properly. These cardboard safety sensor sun shields are used to prevent sunlight from shining into sensor causing accidental reversal of garage door. The printed part slides over the sensor's lens cap and requires no fasteners, glue or tape to mounted. Every morning, my garage door sensor is blinded by the sun peering up over the horizon. If you only have a problem closing your garage door at certain times of the day, the sun might be shining into one of the sensors causing it to break the circuit. ONLY compatible with 41A5266-1 safety sensor brackets. Can direct sunlight interrupt the sensor, preventing the door from going all the way down? Includes one pair. “The Sun”. At night, early mornings or on overcast days my garage door goes up and down with no problem. So if the problem seems to occur only during the daytime check to make sure the receiving eye. Viewed 5k times 1. Hi Guys - I have a Genie Garage Door System which has been working fine ever since I bought the house (2 years ago) and recently it hasn't been functioning when direct sunlight is shining on one of the sensors (those bottom eye ball thingings). Garage door - sunlight & garage door sensor. See more product details. LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Sears Craftsman, and Chamberlain brand garage door opener safety sensor sun shields. Active 1 year, 1 month ago. Basically the system thinks something is in the way and it won't allow it to close. This "thing" is designed to be a more permanent replacement to the original toilet paper tube and duct tape solution I originally created.