Viking Gate Openers: I'm Sorry But Not Sorry

I'm not sorry to say it: here is a major weakness in Viking gate openers. Thankfully it's easy to overcome. You can find this frustrating part inside Viking Access models L3, H10, F1, T21, Q4, Q7, L3NX, H10NX, F1NX, T21NX, Q7NX, L-3NX, H-10NX, F-1NX, T-21NX, Q-7NX, L-3, H-10, F-1, T-21, Q-4, Q-7.

Gate operator installations, advise, tips, repairs, and general vehicular gate opener knowledge with Jacob Gilliam, a Certified Electronics Technologist and master level gate technician with 18+ years of daily experience.

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[roberthanchey]

Thank you Jacob we really appreciate the support!!!!

[gabemoore]

That's hilarious.. I have only recently started using the viking products and just installed an L3 using the built in loop rack. Have always used linear since their rsl/osco days and have been very happy with the simplicity of the viking setup thus far. We'll, hopefully mine will be the one in a million that's not unreliable. 🤣

[metalmark]

To unlock and lock the cover which way do you turn the key? Thanks.

[rentaissanceman]

I notice you are using a Liftmaster Loop detector in that Viking loop rack. I'm reasonably sure that detector is not compatible with the Viking loop rack. I looked today for Viking's list of compatible detectors, but could not locate it. I have seen a list before, and I remember that Liftmaster was not compatible. I'll contact Viking tech support on Monday and confirm. I have been installing and servicing Viking since they came on the market. I have never had an issue with their loop rack when I use a detector that they have tested. More soon.

[dmlyman]

Question. If you can throw away the "loop" what purpose does it serve?

[ermisargueta]

Hello, I have a problem with my Vikings exit gate, it has an automatic opening system, but after a while it stopped working, it only opens and closes with the control but not automatically. If I want to change the sensor system, which one do you recommend me?

[fuzzievohs]

Great video! Do you have a link to the Northstar replacement? I can't see the numbers on it in the video. Thanks!

[Lowdownblues]

Hi, we’re about to get a new unit installed and we’re debating in between all-o-matic or Viking brands. Which one would you recommend for a sliding residential gate ?
Thank you

[armadillo]

First thing I do is throw it and wiring away. I like cartel exit probes. Their adjustable for se sensitivity and no loops. Most driveways are disaster anyway.

[jake]

We always use D-TEK mvp loop boxes and harness on this unit

[dmlyman]

I am having a problem with my H-10 opening during rain storm and staying open in fail safe position until an hour or two after rain is over, Then it closes. I lifted cover and board still had power.

[christopherpoppiti]

I've got an issue with a Viking neigborhood swing gate. The entrance syncs with the timer well with no issues, however, the exit after two months of no issue with a new timer defaults to (when it's time to close the gate) instead of the 1 minute countdown before closing, the Viking unit flickers between 59 and 58 and is stuck doing that and the gate remains open. Any clue?

[mistymilam]

I just purchased a home with an L3 model, and recently, my gate decided not to open daily. It has the ERR UL Sensor and ERR EMI NO EMI, but if I wait a few hours, it will start working again. Any suggestions?

[morganescamilla]

HI JACOB CAN YOU ANSWER I INTALL OPENERS BUT I HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH VIKING 1 THIS HAVE TIMER FOR OPEN AND CLOSE ALL WEEK BUT WE CAN'T OPEN OR CLOSE WITH KEYPAD IF THE TIMER ARE ON ONLY CAN MOVE WHEN TIMER ARE OFF YOU KNOW WHATS THE PROBLEM O HOW CAN FIX IT

[richardrodriguez]

Where in the heck is the Learn/program button on the K2? I've given this thing everything but a prostate exam trying to find it. The manual is no help and searches online are useless. I had someone install it and now they are gone. I need to program some remotes for my kids. HELP PLEASE!!!

[royalpools]

I have a Viking key to sliding gate opener. I do not know how to put it in neutral we get frequent power outages, and I do not have a battery connected. Is there a simple way to put the gate in neutral so I can manually open it without having to remove the chain?

[chaosorder]

Hi do ever do a review on who offers most complete and integrated community access capabilities. I get really concerned about having multi-vendor solutions because they may integrate but I cannot get overall performance data, proactive notifications when there are problems, etc. Any thoughts on this?

[chrisb.]

Hello I have a quick question will the loop detector effect the wireless keypad.

[hectorespinoza]

Hey Jacob was wondering if you could tell me how to program new controllers to my gate and to make only those controllers open my gate because I order some on Amazon and without programming them they opened my gate that’s a safety issue

[bmack]

Do you have any videos on connecting up a photocell? Any help is appreciated.