Abstract: An automatic door diagnostic system for operating a door and a door motor which detects and reacts to various hazard conditions. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a sensor is used to detect hazard conditions and communicates with a controller which operates a motor for opening and/or closing the door. The controller then operates according to various protocols to open, close, stop and/or reverse the direction of the door. Additionally, according to various alternative aspects of the present invention, the automatic door diagnostic system can be configured to perform diagnostic checks to ensure proper operation of the components of the system.