Garage Door Openers Error Codes

24 error codes across 2 brands. Find your code, what it means, and how to fix it.

Chamberlain

23 codes
1 UP / 1 DOWN

The garage door opener will not close and the lightbulbs flash. Safety sensors are not installed, connected, or wires may be cut.

1 UP / 2 DOWN

The garage door opener will not close and the lightbulbs flash. There is a short or reversed wire for the safety sensors.

1 UP / 3 DOWN

The door control will not function. The wires for the door control are shorted or the door control is faulty.

1 UP / 4 DOWN

The garage door opener will not close and the lightbulbs flash. Safety sensors are misaligned or were momentarily obstructed.

1 UP / 5 DOWN

Door moves 6-8 inches, stops or reverses. No movement with only a single click. Opener hums for 1-2 seconds with no movement.

1 UP / 6 DOWN

Door coasts after it has come to a complete stop.

2 UP / 1-5 DOWN

No movement or sound from the garage door opener.

3 UP / 2 DOWN

Unable to set the travel or retain position.

3 UP / 3 DOWN

The battery status LED is constantly flashing green. Battery backup charging circuit error.

4 UP / 1-4 DOWN

Door is moving, stops or reverses. Opener stops during operation.

4 UP / 5 DOWN

Opener runs approximately 6-8 inches, stops and reverses. Communication error to travel module.

4 UP / 6 DOWN

The garage door opener will not close and the lightbulbs flash. Safety sensors are misaligned or were momentarily obstructed.

Amber LED not glowing on sending sensor

Sending sensor (safety reversing sensor) LED is not illuminated.

Battery Status LED flashing green

Battery is being charged.

Battery Status LED flashing orange

Battery is low while operating on battery backup power. Beep sounds every 30 seconds.

Battery Status LED solid green

Battery is fully charged. All systems are normal.

Battery Status LED solid orange

Garage door opener has lost power and is in battery backup mode. Beep sounds approximately every 2 seconds.

Battery Status LED solid red

12V battery needs to be replaced. Beep sounds every 30 seconds.

Beep approximately every 2 seconds

Operating on battery power. Battery status LED glows solid orange.

Beep every 30 seconds

Battery is low or 12V battery needs to be replaced.

Green LED not glowing on receiving sensor

Receiving sensor (safety reversing sensor) LED is not illuminated.

Lights flash 10 times

Safety reversing sensor beam is obstructed while the door is closing. Door will stop and reverse to the full open position.

Lights flash 5 times

Programming has timed out during the Program the Travel procedure.

LiftMaster

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