Garage Door Won't open

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greatwhite24

Discussion Starter · Feb 5, 2013

I closed my manuel garage, no garage door opener, door last night and it wouldnt shut so I slammed it down. Well it sounds like the cables lifting the latch on each side of the door broke so now the door will not open. The handle just turns around and around and I can hear the cables moving around. In my quest to fix this myself I ran into this site. How do I get the locking latch on each side of the garage to open so I can lift the door. The springs and pulley seem to be attached. I just need to know how to lift the locking latch on each side of the door so I can get into the garage. HELP!!!

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danpik

· #2 · Feb 5, 2013

I take it this is your only means of entering the garage? Not sure what you mean by "The handle just turns around and around and I can hear the cables moving around." Is the latch handle controled by cables to the pins that lock into the track? Sounds like you may need to break in to get the door opened.

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danpik

· #6 · Feb 5, 2013 (Edited)

Does this door have recessed wood panels? If so, you could remove the 1/4 round holding one in and remove the panel to gain access.

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