The led functions as a diagnostic indicator by slowly flashing a failure code continually every eight seconds until the fault is corrected the garage door opener is reset or the necessary parts are replaced.
Merlin garage door light flashes 4 times.
If motor unit activates replace door control wires.
Another symptom which may or may not be related is that sometimes when the door starts to close it gets about half way down and then goes up again.
If you follow these easy steps you should be able to get your garage door opener working in no time.
Verify door track is firmly secured to wall and does not move.
If your garage door opener light is continually flashing there s probably a problem with your safety sensor.
Sending indicator light glows steadily receiving indicator light is dim or flashing.
What does it mean when the led indicator light on the back of the opener blinks 4 times.
On the other hand if you still can t get it to work you may need to call a professional or invest in a new system.
The sensor eyes are misaligned for a short period.
Garage door openers made after 1993 are equipped with sensors positioned on both sides of the vertical rails.
Arrow blinks up 4 times and down 6 times.
This will explain how to troubleshoot a garage door opener that won t close the door and blinks 10 times.
This most likely indicates that the garage door sensors are out of alignment or there is something in the way of the sensors.
Realign receiving eye sensor clean lens and secure brackets.
Perhaps the most common issue for many homeowners if the safety sensors are not properly aligned the light will blink 10 times.
On the second try it usually closes.
The number of times it flashes tells you exactly what the problem is.
4 light flashes problem.
Garage door reverses before hitting the floor.
To fix this issue first locate the two photo eyes attached to your garage door and clean the lens using a soft microfiber cloth.
On the garage door opener pictured below the led light is between the square purple smart button and the purple antenna wire.