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Itouchless trash can.: How to repair a touchless garbage lid?

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:26:43 -0700

Recently my parents’ itouchless garbage lid stopped opening automatically and I was wondering if there might be a possible fix for this. I tried to find videos online but didn’t have luck. Basically it seems the sensor works but the lid won’t open; it makes a noise like it’s trying but can’t . I suspect it’s the motor but not sure how to fix this easily.

I’d rather fix it than them having to buy a new one.

⟐ Commented October 31, 2025 at 12:26 MST

Itouchless trash can.: Inside lid one red wire has come a loose.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:18:41 -0700

Underneath the hood of my itouchless trash can. One of the red cable has come loose and I don’t know where to attach it back. Attached to one Sound like it’s trying to open. Grinding sound - light turns green then flashes red several times , makes another sound then light goes off. Lid never opens

⟐ Answered October 07, 2025 at 5:18 MST

Itouchless trash can.: Why does my iPod Touchless trash can slam shut?

Thu, 01 May 2025 17:52:11 -0700

I have an iTouchless 13 Gallon Stainless Steel Sensor Trash Can (DZT13P). The owners manual is at this link. https://files.bbystatic.com/UJimZUXqRBH%... The can opens and shuts fine but has started to slam shut loudly the last couple of days. I’ve tried replacing batteries, running with the corded power, cleaning the sensor, cleaning the hinges, … but it still slams shut. I disassembled as much as I can and I don’t see anything wrong: the spring looks okay, nothing obviously wrong with soldered connections, the circuit board looks okay, …. I was not able to see all of the teeth on the plastic gears without more tedious disassembly. Does anyone have a suggestion? Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.