Motorlift
Motorlift 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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1 FLASH
Garage door will not close from remote or wall button; opener light flashes once and the door reverses to open position.
Safety Sensor Obstruction or Misalignment
2 FLASHES
Garage door opener will not close from remote; opener light flashes twice repeatedly and door reverses or will not move.
Safety Sensor Wiring Fault or Reversed Polarity
3 FLASHES
Garage door starts to close, moves a short distance, then reverses to open; opener light flashes three times.
Door Travel Down Force or Obstruction Detected
4 FLASHES
Garage door will not open fully or stops partway; opener light flashes four times.
Door Travel Up Limit or Force Issue
5 FLASHES
Opener attempts to run but stops quickly; light flashes five times and door does not move.
RPM Sensor or Motor Speed Detection Fault
6 FLASHES
Opener will not run; light flashes six times when a command is given.
Motor Overload or Thermal Protection Trip
7 FLASHES
Opener will not start; light flashes seven times and there is no motor movement.
Logic Board or Relay Failure
8 FLASHES
Opener runs briefly then stops; light flashes eight times and door may not move or only move slightly.
Capacitor or Start Circuit Failure
9 FLASHES
Opener will not respond to remote or wall control; light flashes nine times when a command is attempted.
Wall Control or Control Circuit Fault
BLINKING GREEN LED
Green LED on Motorlift opener blinks continuously; remotes do not operate the door.
Radio Receiver or Remote Programming Fault
DISPLAY CODE E1
Motorlift opener with digital display shows E1 and will not operate the door.
Input Power or Line Voltage Error
DISPLAY CODE E2
Digital display on Motorlift opener shows E2; door may stop mid-travel or not move.
Travel Limit Programming Error
DISPLAY CODE E3
Motorlift opener display shows E3 and the door reverses or stops unexpectedly.
Force Calibration or Obstruction Error
DISPLAY CODE E4
Motorlift opener display shows E4; motor hums but door does not move or moves only slightly.
Drive System Jam or Gear Failure
DISPLAY CODE E5
Motorlift opener display shows E5; remotes and keypad do not operate the door, but wall button may still work.
Radio Receiver Failure or Memory Corruption
DISPLAY CODE E6
Motorlift opener display shows E6; door stops and reverses at random positions.
Encoder or Position Sensor Fault
DISPLAY CODE E7
Motorlift opener display shows E7; wall control and safety sensors may behave erratically.
Low-Voltage Accessory Circuit Short
DISPLAY CODE E8
Motorlift opener display shows E8; unit may beep and refuse to move the door.
Overcurrent or Stall Protection Triggered
DISPLAY CODE E9
Motorlift opener display shows E9; unit may operate erratically or not at all.
Internal Firmware or Memory Error
STEADY RED LED
Status LED on Motorlift opener stays solid red and unit does not respond to remotes or wall control.
Lock Function Enabled or Logic Lockout
Symptom
Garage door opener belt appears frayed, cracked, or missing teeth.
Worn or Damaged Drive Belt
Symptom
Garage door opener chain sags significantly or slaps against the rail during operation.
Improper Chain Tension
Symptom
Garage door opener does not move door; torsion spring above door is broken.
Broken Torsion or Extension Spring (Door Hardware)
Symptom
Garage door opener emits a burning smell or visible smoke during or after operation.
Electrical Overheating or Component Failure
Symptom
Garage door opener hums but door does not move; chain or belt does not travel.
Stripped Drive Gear or Disconnected Trolley
Symptom
Garage door opener light does not turn on during operation or stays on constantly.
Light Socket or Control Circuit Fault
Symptom
Garage door opener light turns on, but motor does not run when remote or wall button is pressed.
Failed Motor Relay or Open Motor Circuit
Symptom
Garage door opener makes loud grinding or clunking noises during operation.
Worn Drive Components or Loose Hardware
Symptom
Garage door opener operates by wall button but not by any remote controls.
Remote Control or Receiver Issue
Symptom
Garage door opener operates intermittently; sometimes stops mid-cycle without reversing or error indication.
Intermittent Power or Overheating Issue
Symptom
Garage door opener rail is visibly bent or twisted, causing jerky movement.
Damaged Opener Rail
Symptom
Garage door opener runs but door moves very slowly or struggles, especially in cold weather.
Insufficient Force or Thickened Lubricant
Symptom
Garage door opener runs, but door does not move because trolley is not attached to door arm.
Disengaged Trolley or Broken Door Arm Bracket
Symptom
Garage door opener vibrates excessively and shakes the ceiling or mounting structure.
Improper Mounting or Unbalanced Door
Symptom
Garage door opener will not respond to wall button, but remotes work normally.
Wall Control or Wall Wiring Failure
Symptom
Garage door opens by itself without any command from remotes or wall button.
Unintended Activation or Interference
Symptom
Garage door opens normally but will not close using remote or wall button unless the safety sensor is held or bypassed.
Defective or Misaligned Safety Sensors
Symptom
Garage door reverses immediately after hitting the floor; no error code displayed.
Down Limit Overtravel or Excessive Down Force
Symptom
Garage door stops a few inches from fully closed and will not go further.
Travel Limit Misadjustment or Floor Obstruction
Symptom
Garage door will not open from keypad, but remotes and wall button work normally.
Keypad Programming or Battery Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 FLASH |
Garage door will not close from remote or wall button; opener light flashes once and the door reverses to open position.
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Safety Sensor Obstruction or Misalignment | View Details |
| 2 FLASHES |
Garage door opener will not close from remote; opener light flashes twice repeatedly and door reverses or will not move.
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Safety Sensor Wiring Fault or Reversed Polarity | View Details |
| 3 FLASHES |
Garage door starts to close, moves a short distance, then reverses to open; opener light flashes three times.
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Door Travel Down Force or Obstruction Detected | View Details |
| 4 FLASHES |
Garage door will not open fully or stops partway; opener light flashes four times.
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Door Travel Up Limit or Force Issue | View Details |
| 5 FLASHES |
Opener attempts to run but stops quickly; light flashes five times and door does not move.
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RPM Sensor or Motor Speed Detection Fault | View Details |
| 6 FLASHES |
Opener will not run; light flashes six times when a command is given.
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Motor Overload or Thermal Protection Trip | View Details |
| 7 FLASHES |
Opener will not start; light flashes seven times and there is no motor movement.
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Logic Board or Relay Failure | View Details |
| 8 FLASHES |
Opener runs briefly then stops; light flashes eight times and door may not move or only move slightly.
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Capacitor or Start Circuit Failure | View Details |
| 9 FLASHES |
Opener will not respond to remote or wall control; light flashes nine times when a command is attempted.
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Wall Control or Control Circuit Fault | View Details |
| BLINKING GREEN LED |
Green LED on Motorlift opener blinks continuously; remotes do not operate the door.
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Radio Receiver or Remote Programming Fault | View Details |
| DISPLAY CODE E1 |
Motorlift opener with digital display shows E1 and will not operate the door.
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Input Power or Line Voltage Error | View Details |
| DISPLAY CODE E2 |
Digital display on Motorlift opener shows E2; door may stop mid-travel or not move.
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Travel Limit Programming Error | View Details |
| DISPLAY CODE E3 |
Motorlift opener display shows E3 and the door reverses or stops unexpectedly.
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Force Calibration or Obstruction Error | View Details |
| DISPLAY CODE E4 |
Motorlift opener display shows E4; motor hums but door does not move or moves only slightly.
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Drive System Jam or Gear Failure | View Details |
| DISPLAY CODE E5 |
Motorlift opener display shows E5; remotes and keypad do not operate the door, but wall button may still work.
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Radio Receiver Failure or Memory Corruption | View Details |
| DISPLAY CODE E6 |
Motorlift opener display shows E6; door stops and reverses at random positions.
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Encoder or Position Sensor Fault | View Details |
| DISPLAY CODE E7 |
Motorlift opener display shows E7; wall control and safety sensors may behave erratically.
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Low-Voltage Accessory Circuit Short | View Details |
| DISPLAY CODE E8 |
Motorlift opener display shows E8; unit may beep and refuse to move the door.
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Overcurrent or Stall Protection Triggered | View Details |
| DISPLAY CODE E9 |
Motorlift opener display shows E9; unit may operate erratically or not at all.
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Internal Firmware or Memory Error | View Details |
| STEADY RED LED |
Status LED on Motorlift opener stays solid red and unit does not respond to remotes or wall control.
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Lock Function Enabled or Logic Lockout | View Details |
| – |
Garage door opener belt appears frayed, cracked, or missing teeth.
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Worn or Damaged Drive Belt | View Details |
| – |
Garage door opener chain sags significantly or slaps against the rail during operation.
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Improper Chain Tension | View Details |
| – |
Garage door opener does not move door; torsion spring above door is broken.
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Broken Torsion or Extension Spring (Door Hardware) | View Details |
| – |
Garage door opener emits a burning smell or visible smoke during or after operation.
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Electrical Overheating or Component Failure | View Details |
| – |
Garage door opener hums but door does not move; chain or belt does not travel.
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Stripped Drive Gear or Disconnected Trolley | View Details |
| – |
Garage door opener light does not turn on during operation or stays on constantly.
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Light Socket or Control Circuit Fault | View Details |
| – |
Garage door opener light turns on, but motor does not run when remote or wall button is pressed.
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Failed Motor Relay or Open Motor Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Garage door opener makes loud grinding or clunking noises during operation.
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Worn Drive Components or Loose Hardware | View Details |
| – |
Garage door opener operates by wall button but not by any remote controls.
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Remote Control or Receiver Issue | View Details |
| – |
Garage door opener operates intermittently; sometimes stops mid-cycle without reversing or error indication.
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Intermittent Power or Overheating Issue | View Details |
| – |
Garage door opener rail is visibly bent or twisted, causing jerky movement.
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Damaged Opener Rail | View Details |
| – |
Garage door opener runs but door moves very slowly or struggles, especially in cold weather.
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Insufficient Force or Thickened Lubricant | View Details |
| – |
Garage door opener runs, but door does not move because trolley is not attached to door arm.
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Disengaged Trolley or Broken Door Arm Bracket | View Details |
| – |
Garage door opener vibrates excessively and shakes the ceiling or mounting structure.
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Improper Mounting or Unbalanced Door | View Details |
| – |
Garage door opener will not respond to wall button, but remotes work normally.
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Wall Control or Wall Wiring Failure | View Details |
| – |
Garage door opens by itself without any command from remotes or wall button.
|
Unintended Activation or Interference | View Details |
| – |
Garage door opens normally but will not close using remote or wall button unless the safety sensor is held or bypassed.
|
Defective or Misaligned Safety Sensors | View Details |
| – |
Garage door reverses immediately after hitting the floor; no error code displayed.
|
Down Limit Overtravel or Excessive Down Force | View Details |
| – |
Garage door stops a few inches from fully closed and will not go further.
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Travel Limit Misadjustment or Floor Obstruction | View Details |
| – |
Garage door will not open from keypad, but remotes and wall button work normally.
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Keypad Programming or Battery Failure | View Details |
No matching codes found
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