LiftMaster
LiftMaster Garage Door Openers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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MyQ Error 101
LiftMaster MyQ app shows Error 101; garage door opener not responding to app commands.
Wi-Fi Connectivity Failure
MyQ Error 203
MyQ app shows Error 203; door status not updating or commands delayed.
Cloud Communication or Account Sync Error
MyQ Error 207
MyQ app shows Error 207; cannot add or control LiftMaster opener.
MyQ Hub–Opener Pairing Failure
Up Arrow + Down Arrow LEDs Flash Together
LiftMaster garage door opener will not run; both UP and DOWN arrow LEDs on the logic board flash simultaneously.
Internal Logic Board Fault / Microcontroller Lockup
Up Arrow LED Blinks 1 Time
LiftMaster opener stops and reverses or will not move; UP arrow LED blinks once repeatedly.
Safety Sensor Misalignment or Obstruction
Up Arrow LED Blinks 10 Times
LiftMaster opener will not respond to remote or wall control; UP arrow LED blinks ten times.
Memory or Firmware Error
Up Arrow LED Blinks 2 Times
LiftMaster opener will not close from remote; UP arrow LED blinks twice repeatedly.
Safety Sensor Wiring Open or Reversed
Up Arrow LED Blinks 3 Times
LiftMaster opener will not close from remote; UP arrow LED blinks three times repeatedly.
Door Control (Wall Button) Shorted or Stuck
Up Arrow LED Blinks 4 Times
LiftMaster opener will not close from remote; UP arrow LED blinks four times repeatedly.
Safety Sensor Slight Misalignment or Intermittent Signal
Up Arrow LED Blinks 5 Times
LiftMaster opener stops and reverses when closing; UP arrow LED blinks five times.
RPM Sensor Fault / Motor Speed Feedback Error
Up Arrow LED Blinks 6 Times
LiftMaster opener will not run; UP arrow LED blinks six times repeatedly.
Motor Circuit Fault / Motor Not Connected
Up Arrow LED Blinks 7 Times
LiftMaster opener stops mid-travel; UP arrow LED blinks seven times.
Force Setting or Travel Calibration Error
Up Arrow LED Blinks 8 Times
LiftMaster opener will not close; UP arrow LED blinks eight times.
Overcurrent / Force Limit Exceeded
Up Arrow LED Blinks 9 Times
LiftMaster opener intermittently stops; UP arrow LED blinks nine times.
Logic Board Overheat or Internal Error
Up Arrow LED Flashing, Down Arrow LED Flashing
LiftMaster opener will not run; both UP and DOWN arrow LEDs flash alternately or together.
Low Line Voltage or Power Supply Fault
Up Arrow LED Flashing, Down Arrow LED Off
LiftMaster opener will not run; UP arrow LED flashes and DOWN arrow LED is OFF.
Open Travel Limit Circuit / Limit Switch Fault
Up Arrow LED Off, Down Arrow LED Flashing
LiftMaster opener will not run; DOWN arrow LED flashes and UP arrow LED is OFF.
Shorted Travel Limit Circuit
Up Arrow LED Off, Down Arrow LED Solid
LiftMaster opener unresponsive; DOWN arrow LED is solid ON and UP arrow LED is OFF.
Motor Overload or Shorted Motor Windings
Up Arrow LED Solid, Down Arrow LED Off
LiftMaster opener will not run; UP arrow LED is solid ON and DOWN arrow LED is OFF on the control board.
No RPM Signal / Motor Not Turning
Wall Control LED Flashing
LiftMaster Smart Control Panel or Multi-Function Wall Control LED flashes and door will not close from remote.
Lock Feature Enabled or Safety Sensor Fault Indicated at Wall Control
Yellow Learn LED Blinks Rapidly
LiftMaster Security+ 2.0 opener will not accept new remote codes; yellow LEARN LED blinks rapidly when attempting programming.
Remote Memory Full or Programming Lockout
Symptom
Burning smell or smoke from LiftMaster opener housing during or after operation.
Overheated Motor or Electrical Component Failure
Symptom
Garage door closes too hard, slamming into the floor.
Down Travel or Force Over-Adjusted
Symptom
Garage door moves a few inches then stops; must be pressed multiple times to fully open or close.
Overload Protection / Force Limit Triggering
Symptom
Garage door opener hums but does not move the door; motor may stop after a few seconds.
Failed Motor Start Capacitor or Seized Motor
Symptom
Garage door opener light does not turn on when door operates, but opener otherwise works.
Light Socket or Logic Board Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Garage door opener light flashes 10 times when trying to close; door does not move.
Safety Sensor Blocked or Misaligned (No Code Displayed)
Symptom
Garage door opener light stays on and will not turn off after the usual timeout.
Stuck Light Relay or Active Motion Sensor Feature
Symptom
Garage door opener makes loud grinding or clunking noises during operation.
Worn Gear, Sprocket, or Chain/Belt Tension Issues
Symptom
Garage door opener motor runs but the door does not move; trolley stays still.
Stripped Drive Gear or Disengaged Trolley
Symptom
Garage door opener vibrates excessively and shakes the ceiling when operating.
Improper Mounting or Unbalanced Door Load
Symptom
Garage door opens by itself without any command from remotes or wall button.
Unintended Activation / Interference or Stuck Control
Symptom
Garage door opens normally but will not stay closed; immediately reverses and opens again.
Incorrect Close Limit Setting or Floor Obstruction
Symptom
Garage door reverses before reaching the floor; no visible obstruction.
Down Force Too Low or Door Binding
Symptom
Garage door starts to close then reverses and opens fully; lights flash.
Down Travel or Force Reversal
Symptom
Garage door stops just short of fully open; must hold wall button or adjust each time.
Up Travel Limit Misadjusted or Door Binding at Top
Symptom
Garage door will not open or close at all from wall button or remote; no motor sound, but opener lights may be on.
Logic Board or Power Input Failure
Symptom
Garage door will open but will not close from remote; must hold wall button down to close.
Safety Reversal System Activated
Symptom
Keypad will not operate the door, but remotes and wall button work.
Wireless Keypad Communication or Power Issue
Symptom
Opener runs but door moves very slowly or struggles, especially in cold weather.
High Door Friction or Weak Motor Output
Symptom
Remote controls stopped working but wall button still operates the door.
Radio Receiver or Antenna Issue
Symptom
Water or moisture inside opener housing; intermittent operation after heavy rain or humidity.
Moisture Intrusion Causing Electrical Intermittents
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| MyQ Error 101 |
LiftMaster MyQ app shows Error 101; garage door opener not responding to app commands.
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Wi-Fi Connectivity Failure | View Details |
| MyQ Error 203 |
MyQ app shows Error 203; door status not updating or commands delayed.
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Cloud Communication or Account Sync Error | View Details |
| MyQ Error 207 |
MyQ app shows Error 207; cannot add or control LiftMaster opener.
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MyQ Hub–Opener Pairing Failure | View Details |
| Up Arrow + Down Arrow LEDs Flash Together |
LiftMaster garage door opener will not run; both UP and DOWN arrow LEDs on the logic board flash simultaneously.
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Internal Logic Board Fault / Microcontroller Lockup | View Details |
| Up Arrow LED Blinks 1 Time |
LiftMaster opener stops and reverses or will not move; UP arrow LED blinks once repeatedly.
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Safety Sensor Misalignment or Obstruction | View Details |
| Up Arrow LED Blinks 10 Times |
LiftMaster opener will not respond to remote or wall control; UP arrow LED blinks ten times.
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Memory or Firmware Error | View Details |
| Up Arrow LED Blinks 2 Times |
LiftMaster opener will not close from remote; UP arrow LED blinks twice repeatedly.
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Safety Sensor Wiring Open or Reversed | View Details |
| Up Arrow LED Blinks 3 Times |
LiftMaster opener will not close from remote; UP arrow LED blinks three times repeatedly.
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Door Control (Wall Button) Shorted or Stuck | View Details |
| Up Arrow LED Blinks 4 Times |
LiftMaster opener will not close from remote; UP arrow LED blinks four times repeatedly.
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Safety Sensor Slight Misalignment or Intermittent Signal | View Details |
| Up Arrow LED Blinks 5 Times |
LiftMaster opener stops and reverses when closing; UP arrow LED blinks five times.
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RPM Sensor Fault / Motor Speed Feedback Error | View Details |
| Up Arrow LED Blinks 6 Times |
LiftMaster opener will not run; UP arrow LED blinks six times repeatedly.
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Motor Circuit Fault / Motor Not Connected | View Details |
| Up Arrow LED Blinks 7 Times |
LiftMaster opener stops mid-travel; UP arrow LED blinks seven times.
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Force Setting or Travel Calibration Error | View Details |
| Up Arrow LED Blinks 8 Times |
LiftMaster opener will not close; UP arrow LED blinks eight times.
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Overcurrent / Force Limit Exceeded | View Details |
| Up Arrow LED Blinks 9 Times |
LiftMaster opener intermittently stops; UP arrow LED blinks nine times.
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Logic Board Overheat or Internal Error | View Details |
| Up Arrow LED Flashing, Down Arrow LED Flashing |
LiftMaster opener will not run; both UP and DOWN arrow LEDs flash alternately or together.
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Low Line Voltage or Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| Up Arrow LED Flashing, Down Arrow LED Off |
LiftMaster opener will not run; UP arrow LED flashes and DOWN arrow LED is OFF.
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Open Travel Limit Circuit / Limit Switch Fault | View Details |
| Up Arrow LED Off, Down Arrow LED Flashing |
LiftMaster opener will not run; DOWN arrow LED flashes and UP arrow LED is OFF.
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Shorted Travel Limit Circuit | View Details |
| Up Arrow LED Off, Down Arrow LED Solid |
LiftMaster opener unresponsive; DOWN arrow LED is solid ON and UP arrow LED is OFF.
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Motor Overload or Shorted Motor Windings | View Details |
| Up Arrow LED Solid, Down Arrow LED Off |
LiftMaster opener will not run; UP arrow LED is solid ON and DOWN arrow LED is OFF on the control board.
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No RPM Signal / Motor Not Turning | View Details |
| Wall Control LED Flashing |
LiftMaster Smart Control Panel or Multi-Function Wall Control LED flashes and door will not close from remote.
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Lock Feature Enabled or Safety Sensor Fault Indicated at Wall Control | View Details |
| Yellow Learn LED Blinks Rapidly |
LiftMaster Security+ 2.0 opener will not accept new remote codes; yellow LEARN LED blinks rapidly when attempting programming.
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Remote Memory Full or Programming Lockout | View Details |
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Burning smell or smoke from LiftMaster opener housing during or after operation.
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Overheated Motor or Electrical Component Failure | View Details |
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Garage door closes too hard, slamming into the floor.
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Down Travel or Force Over-Adjusted | View Details |
| – |
Garage door moves a few inches then stops; must be pressed multiple times to fully open or close.
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Overload Protection / Force Limit Triggering | View Details |
| – |
Garage door opener hums but does not move the door; motor may stop after a few seconds.
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Failed Motor Start Capacitor or Seized Motor | View Details |
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Garage door opener light does not turn on when door operates, but opener otherwise works.
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Light Socket or Logic Board Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
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Garage door opener light flashes 10 times when trying to close; door does not move.
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Safety Sensor Blocked or Misaligned (No Code Displayed) | View Details |
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Garage door opener light stays on and will not turn off after the usual timeout.
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Stuck Light Relay or Active Motion Sensor Feature | View Details |
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Garage door opener makes loud grinding or clunking noises during operation.
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Worn Gear, Sprocket, or Chain/Belt Tension Issues | View Details |
| – |
Garage door opener motor runs but the door does not move; trolley stays still.
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Stripped Drive Gear or Disengaged Trolley | View Details |
| – |
Garage door opener vibrates excessively and shakes the ceiling when operating.
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Improper Mounting or Unbalanced Door Load | View Details |
| – |
Garage door opens by itself without any command from remotes or wall button.
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Unintended Activation / Interference or Stuck Control | View Details |
| – |
Garage door opens normally but will not stay closed; immediately reverses and opens again.
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Incorrect Close Limit Setting or Floor Obstruction | View Details |
| – |
Garage door reverses before reaching the floor; no visible obstruction.
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Down Force Too Low or Door Binding | View Details |
| – |
Garage door starts to close then reverses and opens fully; lights flash.
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Down Travel or Force Reversal | View Details |
| – |
Garage door stops just short of fully open; must hold wall button or adjust each time.
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Up Travel Limit Misadjusted or Door Binding at Top | View Details |
| – |
Garage door will not open or close at all from wall button or remote; no motor sound, but opener lights may be on.
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Logic Board or Power Input Failure | View Details |
| – |
Garage door will open but will not close from remote; must hold wall button down to close.
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Safety Reversal System Activated | View Details |
| – |
Keypad will not operate the door, but remotes and wall button work.
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Wireless Keypad Communication or Power Issue | View Details |
| – |
Opener runs but door moves very slowly or struggles, especially in cold weather.
|
High Door Friction or Weak Motor Output | View Details |
| – |
Remote controls stopped working but wall button still operates the door.
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Radio Receiver or Antenna Issue | View Details |
| – |
Water or moisture inside opener housing; intermittent operation after heavy rain or humidity.
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Moisture Intrusion Causing Electrical Intermittents | View Details |
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