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How do I fix Chamberlain garage door opener troubleshooting 5 flashes?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 4th, 2022

If your Chamberlain garage door opener is displaying the error code 5 flashes, it means that there is a problem with the garage door opener's sensors. The sensors are responsible for detecting whether or not there is an object in the way of the garage door as it is closing. If the sensors are not working properly, they may not be able to detect an object in the way, which could cause the garage door to close on something or someone. To fix this problem, you will need to check the sensors and make sure that they are clean and free of any obstructions.

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1. Check the garage door opener to see if the light is flashing

  1. Unplug the garage door opener.
  2. Check to see if the light is flashing in the opener's "Chamberlain" button. If it is, the problem is with the button and not the opener. If the light is not flashing, the problem is with the opener.
  3. Check to see if the power is being supplied to the opener. If the power is not being supplied, the problem is with the opener.
  4. Check to see if the opener is plugged into an outlet and if the outlet is working.
  5. Check to see if the opener's circuit breaker is tripped.

2. If the light is not flashing, then check the garage door sensors to see if they are aligned and functioning properly

  1. Verify that the light on the garage door is flashing. If it is not, check the alignment and function of the garage door sensors.
  2. Check the power supply to the garage door opener. Make sure that the power is turned on to the garage door opener and that the wires are connected to the power supply.
  3. Check the circuit breaker in the garage. Make sure that the breaker is not tripped.
  4. Check the alignment of the garage door sensors. Use a straight edge and a level to make sure that the sensors are perpendicular to the ground.
  5. Check the function of the garage door sensors. Make sure that the sensors are sending a signal to the garage door opener.

3. If the sensors are not the problem, then check to see if the garage door opener itself is malfunctioning

If the sensors are not the problem, then check to see if the garage door opener itself is malfunctioning in order to fix chamberlain garage door opener troubleshooting 5 flashes. The first step would be to try to restart the garage door opener. If the garage door opener does not power on, then the problem may be with the garage door opener itself. If the garage door opener does power on, but does not open the door, then the problem may be with the garage door opener motor. If the garage door opener does open the door, but the door does not close, then the problem may be with the garage door sensor. If the garage door opener does not open the door, but the door does close, then the problem may be with the garage door cable.

4. If the garage door opener is not working, then try resetting it

If the garage door opener is not working, then try resetting it in order to fix chamberlain garage door opener troubleshooting 5 flashes. First, turn off the power to the garage door opener by pressing the power button on the wall. Next, remove the four screws that hold the cover on the front of the garage door opener unit. Next, remove the cover from the garage door opener. Next, press and hold the reset button on the garage door opener for about five seconds. Finally, replace the cover and screws on the garage door opener unit.

5. If none of the above solutions work, then you may need to replace the garage door opener

If none of the above solutions work, then you may need to replace the garage door opener in order to fix chamberlain garage door opener troubleshooting 5 flashes. To do this, you will need to unscrew the cover on the garage door opener, remove the motor, and replace the gearbox. Once you have done this, you will need to reattach the cover and screw it back in place.