Motorlift Disengaged Trolley or Broken Door Arm Bracket

Garage door opener runs, but door does not move because trolley is not attached to door arm.

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Possible Causes

Emergency release left in manual mode, Broken door arm bracket, Missing clevis pin or cotter pin, Bent door arm

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Ensure the door is fully closed or securely propped before reconnecting the trolley.

Steps to resolve:

  • Check emergency release: Verify the red release handle is in the engaged position (usually pulled down and toward the opener). Slide the trolley until it clicks back into the carriage.
  • Inspect door arm connection: At the top section of the door, confirm the curved door arm is securely bolted to the door bracket and the straight arm is pinned to the trolley.
  • Replace missing hardware: Install new clevis pins and cotter pins where missing. Tighten loose bolts on the door bracket.
  • Test operation: Run the opener and confirm the trolley now moves the door smoothly.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Motorlift Door Arm and Trolley Hardware Kit
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