Wayne Dalton
Wayne Dalton 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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F1
Wall console LED flashes once repeatedly and opener will not run from remote or wall button.
Wall Control Lockout / Vacation Mode Enabled
F10
Wall console LED flashes ten times and opener light blinks but door does not move.
Force Setting Out of Range / Force Sensor Fault
F11
Wall console LED flashes eleven times and opener will not accept new remote programming.
Memory Full or Learn Circuit Fault
F12
Wall console LED flashes twelve times and opener runs but lights do not function correctly (stay on or never turn on).
Light Relay or Output Fault
F2
Wall console LED flashes twice repeatedly and opener will not move the door.
Photo Eye Safety Beam Blocked or Misaligned
F3
Wall console LED flashes three times and opener will not run or stops immediately.
Photo Eye Circuit Fault / Shorted Sensor Wires
F4
Wall console LED flashes four times and opener will not respond to remote or wall button.
Limit Switch or Travel Encoder Fault
F5
Wall console LED flashes five times and opener stops and reverses a few inches after starting to close.
Overcurrent / Motor Overload Detected
F6
Wall console LED flashes six times and opener will not respond to remotes, but wall button may still work.
Radio Receiver or Antenna Fault
F7
Wall console LED flashes seven times and opener light flashes but motor does not run.
Thermal Overload or Motor Overheat Lockout
F8
Wall console LED flashes eight times and opener runs only a few inches then stops.
RPM Sensor / Tachometer Fault
F9
Wall console LED flashes nine times and opener will not move; light may flash.
Logic Board Memory or Firmware Fault
Symptom
Door closes hard and slams into the floor before stopping.
Down Travel Limit Set Too Long
Symptom
Door moves a few inches then stops; must press button multiple times to fully open or close.
Intermittent Travel Interruption Due to Force or Sensor Issues
Symptom
Door opens by itself or operates unexpectedly without pressing any button.
Unintended Activation / Interference or Shorted Control Circuit
Symptom
Door opens normally but will not close from remote or keypad; only closes from wall button when held.
Closing Safety Circuit Fault
Symptom
Door opens or closes partially then stops at the same point every time without reversing.
Mechanical Obstruction or Damaged Door Section
Symptom
Door opens unevenly or twists, with one side higher than the other during travel.
Door Imbalance or Cable/Spring Issue (Not Opener Fault)
Symptom
Door reverses immediately when trying to close, but no error code is displayed.
Down Travel Limit Set Too Short or Force Too Low
Symptom
Door starts to open or close then stops and reverses with loud banging or jerking.
Door Binding / Track or Roller Obstruction
Symptom
Door will not close from remote; must hold wall button down continuously to close.
Safety Sensor Override Close Only
Symptom
Door will not open fully; stops short of the header and opener motor stops.
Up Travel Limit Misadjusted or Obstruction at Header
Symptom
Door will not stay closed; it travels down then immediately reverses to open position.
Down Force or Travel Reversal Due to Obstruction Sensing
Symptom
Opener beeps or clicks but does not move the door; internal relay sounds but motor is silent.
Motor Circuit Open or Failed Motor
Symptom
Opener does nothing when wall button or remote is pressed; no motor sound, but outlet has power.
No Power to Logic Board or Internal Fuse Blown
Symptom
Opener head vibrates and makes a rattling noise, especially when the door is fully open or closed.
Loose Internal Components or Cover
Symptom
Opener hums but door does not move; trolley does not travel along the rail.
Stripped Drive Gear or Sprocket
Symptom
Opener light does not turn on when door operates, but opener otherwise works normally.
Failed Light Socket or Burned-Out Bulb
Symptom
Opener light flashes 10 times when trying to close, and door does not move.
Safety Sensor Obstruction Indication (No Code Display)
Symptom
Opener light stays on continuously and does not turn off after the normal delay.
Stuck Light Relay or Shorted Wall Console Light Button
Symptom
Opener makes grinding or squealing noises during operation.
Worn Drive Components or Lack of Lubrication
Symptom
Opener operates but door moves very slowly compared to normal.
Motor Weakening or Excessive Door Load
Symptom
Opener operates normally but there is a loud clunk when starting or stopping.
Loose Drive Sprocket or Rail Connection
Symptom
Opener runs but chain or belt sags noticeably and may slap the rail during operation.
Loose Chain or Belt Tension
Symptom
Opener runs but trolley does not engage the door; door remains closed or open.
Disengaged Emergency Release or Broken Trolley
Symptom
Opener runs for a few seconds then stops with a burning smell from the unit.
Motor or Capacitor Overheating / Electrical Failure
Symptom
Opener vibrates excessively and mounting brackets rattle during operation.
Loose Mounting Hardware or Unbalanced Door Load
Symptom
Remote controls and wireless keypad do not work, but wall button operates the door.
Remote Signal or Programming Failure
Symptom
Wireless keypad does not light up or respond when keys are pressed.
Dead or Failed Wireless Keypad
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| F1 |
Wall console LED flashes once repeatedly and opener will not run from remote or wall button.
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Wall Control Lockout / Vacation Mode Enabled | View Details |
| F10 |
Wall console LED flashes ten times and opener light blinks but door does not move.
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Force Setting Out of Range / Force Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F11 |
Wall console LED flashes eleven times and opener will not accept new remote programming.
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Memory Full or Learn Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F12 |
Wall console LED flashes twelve times and opener runs but lights do not function correctly (stay on or never turn on).
|
Light Relay or Output Fault | View Details |
| F2 |
Wall console LED flashes twice repeatedly and opener will not move the door.
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Photo Eye Safety Beam Blocked or Misaligned | View Details |
| F3 |
Wall console LED flashes three times and opener will not run or stops immediately.
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Photo Eye Circuit Fault / Shorted Sensor Wires | View Details |
| F4 |
Wall console LED flashes four times and opener will not respond to remote or wall button.
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Limit Switch or Travel Encoder Fault | View Details |
| F5 |
Wall console LED flashes five times and opener stops and reverses a few inches after starting to close.
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Overcurrent / Motor Overload Detected | View Details |
| F6 |
Wall console LED flashes six times and opener will not respond to remotes, but wall button may still work.
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Radio Receiver or Antenna Fault | View Details |
| F7 |
Wall console LED flashes seven times and opener light flashes but motor does not run.
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Thermal Overload or Motor Overheat Lockout | View Details |
| F8 |
Wall console LED flashes eight times and opener runs only a few inches then stops.
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RPM Sensor / Tachometer Fault | View Details |
| F9 |
Wall console LED flashes nine times and opener will not move; light may flash.
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Logic Board Memory or Firmware Fault | View Details |
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Door closes hard and slams into the floor before stopping.
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Down Travel Limit Set Too Long | View Details |
| – |
Door moves a few inches then stops; must press button multiple times to fully open or close.
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Intermittent Travel Interruption Due to Force or Sensor Issues | View Details |
| – |
Door opens by itself or operates unexpectedly without pressing any button.
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Unintended Activation / Interference or Shorted Control Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Door opens normally but will not close from remote or keypad; only closes from wall button when held.
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Closing Safety Circuit Fault | View Details |
| – |
Door opens or closes partially then stops at the same point every time without reversing.
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Mechanical Obstruction or Damaged Door Section | View Details |
| – |
Door opens unevenly or twists, with one side higher than the other during travel.
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Door Imbalance or Cable/Spring Issue (Not Opener Fault) | View Details |
| – |
Door reverses immediately when trying to close, but no error code is displayed.
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Down Travel Limit Set Too Short or Force Too Low | View Details |
| – |
Door starts to open or close then stops and reverses with loud banging or jerking.
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Door Binding / Track or Roller Obstruction | View Details |
| – |
Door will not close from remote; must hold wall button down continuously to close.
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Safety Sensor Override Close Only | View Details |
| – |
Door will not open fully; stops short of the header and opener motor stops.
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Up Travel Limit Misadjusted or Obstruction at Header | View Details |
| – |
Door will not stay closed; it travels down then immediately reverses to open position.
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Down Force or Travel Reversal Due to Obstruction Sensing | View Details |
| – |
Opener beeps or clicks but does not move the door; internal relay sounds but motor is silent.
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Motor Circuit Open or Failed Motor | View Details |
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Opener does nothing when wall button or remote is pressed; no motor sound, but outlet has power.
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No Power to Logic Board or Internal Fuse Blown | View Details |
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Opener head vibrates and makes a rattling noise, especially when the door is fully open or closed.
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Loose Internal Components or Cover | View Details |
| – |
Opener hums but door does not move; trolley does not travel along the rail.
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Stripped Drive Gear or Sprocket | View Details |
| – |
Opener light does not turn on when door operates, but opener otherwise works normally.
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Failed Light Socket or Burned-Out Bulb | View Details |
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Opener light flashes 10 times when trying to close, and door does not move.
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Safety Sensor Obstruction Indication (No Code Display) | View Details |
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Opener light stays on continuously and does not turn off after the normal delay.
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Stuck Light Relay or Shorted Wall Console Light Button | View Details |
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Opener makes grinding or squealing noises during operation.
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Worn Drive Components or Lack of Lubrication | View Details |
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Opener operates but door moves very slowly compared to normal.
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Motor Weakening or Excessive Door Load | View Details |
| – |
Opener operates normally but there is a loud clunk when starting or stopping.
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Loose Drive Sprocket or Rail Connection | View Details |
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Opener runs but chain or belt sags noticeably and may slap the rail during operation.
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Loose Chain or Belt Tension | View Details |
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Opener runs but trolley does not engage the door; door remains closed or open.
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Disengaged Emergency Release or Broken Trolley | View Details |
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Opener runs for a few seconds then stops with a burning smell from the unit.
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Motor or Capacitor Overheating / Electrical Failure | View Details |
| – |
Opener vibrates excessively and mounting brackets rattle during operation.
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Loose Mounting Hardware or Unbalanced Door Load | View Details |
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Remote controls and wireless keypad do not work, but wall button operates the door.
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Remote Signal or Programming Failure | View Details |
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Wireless keypad does not light up or respond when keys are pressed.
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Dead or Failed Wireless Keypad | View Details |
No matching codes found
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