Sears Craftsman LiftMaster Chamberlain Garage Door Opener Wireless Keypad Model 976LM Security+ Logo
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Wireless keypad won't accept our original code. Door won't open. When I enter the code the backlight on the keypad blinks rapidly. I need help. I have no other way to get in my garage. Thanks, Ryan

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Sounds like the receiver in your opener has quit working. Unless you break in you need to call a door technician. They can drill a hole in the door, use a special tool to pull the manual release and open the door. You should then have them install a keyed manual release if this ever happens again. They can also repair or replace your opener.

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