The A&E awning of that era uses a current sensor in the controller as a "Limit Switch"
Anything that causes excess current to flow will cause the controller to stop the motor. Also, a bad switch can cause it to stop.
Home was where I park it. but alas the.
2005 Damon Intruder 377 Alas declared a total loss
after a semi "nicked" it. Still have the radios
Kenwood TS-2000, ICOM ID-5100, ID-51A+2, ID-880 REF030C most times