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Craftsman DC motor garage door opener error codes

Craftsman DC motor garage door opener indicators as Sears PartsDirect (parts and repair reference) lists them, each with its meaning and the first safe check.

  • 1-up-flash-1-down-flash-safety-sensors-are-not-installed
    Listed as safety sensors are not installed, connected
  • 1-up-flash-2-down-flashes-safety-sensor-wires-are-shorted-or
    Listed as safety sensor wires are shorted or
  • 1-up-flash-3-down-flashes-wall-control-defective-or-wall
    Listed as wall control defective or wall control
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Craftsman DC motor garage door opener code 1-up-flash-1-down-flash-safety-sensors-are-not-installed

Listed as safety sensors are not installed, connected or sensor wires are broken.

Inspect the safety sensor wire connections on the motor unit and reconnect any loose wires.

Examine the sensor wires for damage or breaks. Repair or replace damaged wires. Replace the safety sensors if defective. Parts named: safety sensor wire, safety sensor kit.

Craftsman DC motor garage door opener code 1-up-flash-2-down-flashes-safety-sensor-wires-are-shorted-or

Listed as safety sensor wires are shorted or reversed.

Inspect safety sensor wires for incorrect connection to the control panel.

Connect the wires properly. Check the safety sensor wiring for damage. Repair or replace damaged wiring. Parts named: safety sensor wire.

Craftsman DC motor garage door opener code 1-up-flash-3-down-flashes-wall-control-defective-or-wall

Listed as wall control defective or wall control wires are broken.

Examine the wall control wires. Reconnect loose wiring connections. Repair or replace damaged wires. Replace the wall control if defective. Parts named: wall control wire, wall control.

Craftsman DC motor garage door opener code 1-up-flash-4-down-flashes-misaligned-or-obstructed-safety

Listed as misaligned or obstructed safety sensors.

Realign the safety sensors so the LED lights on both sensors turn on. Remove any obstruction between the sensors.

Craftsman DC motor garage door opener code 1-up-flash-5-down-flashes-defective-logic-board-or-travel

Listed as defective logic board or travel module.

Unplug the garage door opener and check the wire connections between the logic board and the travel module. and repair any broken wires. If the door only moves 6 to 8 inches and stops, replace the travel module. Replace the logic board if it doesn't send current to the motor when you activate the opener. Parts named: travel module, logic board.

Craftsman DC motor garage door opener code 3-up-flashes-3-down-defective-logic-board

Listed as defective logic board.

Unplug the garage door opener and replace the logic board. Parts named: logic board.

Craftsman DC motor garage door opener code 4-up-flashes-1-down-flash-garage-door-binding-on-tracks-or

Listed as garage door binding on tracks or obstruction when closing.

Check for bent door tracks or obstructions in the tracks.

Pull the emergency door release to disconnect the garage door from the opener trolley. Open and close the door manually, checking for smooth door operation. Have a garage door repair technician fix the door and tracks if the door binds up on the tracks. Run the garage door opener to move the trolley back and forth along the garage door opener rail to check for binding. Replace the rail or trolley if damaged. Parts named: garage door opener rail, trolley.

Craftsman DC motor garage door opener code 4-up-flashes-2-down-garage-door-binding-while-opening

Listed as garage door binding while opening.

Unlock the latch on the garage door if it's engaged. Check for bent door tracks or obstructions in the tracks. Pull the emergency door release to disconnect the garage door from the opener trolley. Open and close the door manually, checking for smooth door operation. Have a garage door repair technician fix the door and tracks if the door binds up on the tracks. Run the garage door opener to move the trolley back and forth along the garage door opener rail to check for binding. Replace the rail or trolley if damaged. Parts named: garage door opener rail, trolley.

Craftsman DC motor garage door opener code 4-up-flashes-4-down-garage-door-binding-or-hitting-an

Listed as garage door binding or hitting an obstruction.

Remove any obstruction to door travel. Pull the emergency door release to disconnect the garage door from the opener trolley. Open and close the door manually, checking for smooth door operation. Have a garage door repair technician fix the door and tracks if the door binds up on the tracks.

Craftsman DC motor garage door opener code 4-up-flashes-5-down-communication-error-between-the

Listed as communication error between the travel module and logic board.

Unplug the garage door opener and check the wiring connections between the logic board and the travel module. or replace the wires if broken. If the wires are okay, replace the travel module. Parts named: travel module, wire.

Craftsman DC motor garage door opener code 4-up-flashes-6-down-safety-sensors-temporarily

Listed as safety sensors temporarily obstructed or misaligned.

Check safety sensor alignment and adjust if necessary.

Check for excessive garage door rail vibration. Tighten the rails if loose. Sunlight can interfere with the infrared safety sensor beam. Install sun shields over the safety sensors if you suspect sunlight interference. Parts named: sun shield.

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