https://www.gateguide.co.uk/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:51:10 +0000 MyBB https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=6444 Wed, 02 Jan 2019 16:36:30 +0000 rondickinson@btinternet.com]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=6444 https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=6143 Tue, 03 Apr 2018 12:23:34 +0000 rivergo1d]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=6143 The initial symptom was that after opening, the garage door opener light would flash on and off 5 times. Activating the remote control would then lead to it closing the door.

This slowly changed so that it did not quite open all the way, but enough, before flashing the light - however activating the remote control would then result in it trying to move up slightly, indicating that it had not managed to open it all the way originally.

Now it does not move, vibrate or hum at all, up or down.  The light illuminates and I can hear the motor relay click on for a couple of seconds and then off, but there is no movement, vibration or hum whatsoever form the garage door opener.  The tiny led flashes 5 times in a row, pauses, and then repeats.

Do you know what the fix might be - eg logic board or capacitor for this symptom of slow degradation over a period of a month? It seems to me that neither logic boards nor capacitors are available for this model though.]]> The initial symptom was that after opening, the garage door opener light would flash on and off 5 times. Activating the remote control would then lead to it closing the door.

This slowly changed so that it did not quite open all the way, but enough, before flashing the light - however activating the remote control would then result in it trying to move up slightly, indicating that it had not managed to open it all the way originally.

Now it does not move, vibrate or hum at all, up or down.  The light illuminates and I can hear the motor relay click on for a couple of seconds and then off, but there is no movement, vibration or hum whatsoever form the garage door opener.  The tiny led flashes 5 times in a row, pauses, and then repeats.

Do you know what the fix might be - eg logic board or capacitor for this symptom of slow degradation over a period of a month? It seems to me that neither logic boards nor capacitors are available for this model though.]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=5267 Sun, 17 Jan 2016 13:02:13 +0000 DJBenz]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=5267
If I reset the travel limits & force, it'll behave itself for another couple of opens but then revert to opening as soon as it hits the bottom. Checked all the usual stuff, no debris, safety beam isn't being broken, no binding on guides etc. Have tried powering off the unit to reset it, then resetting travel limits & force but the problem still remains.

May just be coincidence, but it's happened just at the start of this very cold snap we're having.

Is it likely the logic board needs replacing?

Cheers,
Dan]]>
If I reset the travel limits & force, it'll behave itself for another couple of opens but then revert to opening as soon as it hits the bottom. Checked all the usual stuff, no debris, safety beam isn't being broken, no binding on guides etc. Have tried powering off the unit to reset it, then resetting travel limits & force but the problem still remains.

May just be coincidence, but it's happened just at the start of this very cold snap we're having.

Is it likely the logic board needs replacing?

Cheers,
Dan]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=5240 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 17:59:51 +0000 olliecat82]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=5240 My faithful MotorLift garage door opener keeps blowing the plug fuse at the end of either an opening or closing manouver. It had a 3A and I tried a 5A and it still blew. When I disconnect the drive and open/close the door manually the door opens and closes easily and has no obvious reasons for an extra load on the motor. I would be in your debt if you no the reason or the solution.
Thanks]]> My faithful MotorLift garage door opener keeps blowing the plug fuse at the end of either an opening or closing manouver. It had a 3A and I tried a 5A and it still blew. When I disconnect the drive and open/close the door manually the door opens and closes easily and has no obvious reasons for an extra load on the motor. I would be in your debt if you no the reason or the solution.
Thanks]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=5187 Sun, 17 May 2015 20:07:04 +0000 finescan]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=5187 https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=5146 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 13:23:52 +0000 david230757]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=5146
In the past I've had no problem doing resets but now I've tried different remotes which I know were working fine and I can see the small transmitting LED coming on at the back. I've tried clearing all the codes from the units's memory and starting again. I've tried cutting the power supply to the garage.

I've also tried slightly different instructions on the back of the unit, in the manual, and from a Chamberlain video, and with the transmitter only a few inches away. Somehow the unit does not seem to be receiving the signal. What can I do next?

Thanks, David]]>
In the past I've had no problem doing resets but now I've tried different remotes which I know were working fine and I can see the small transmitting LED coming on at the back. I've tried clearing all the codes from the units's memory and starting again. I've tried cutting the power supply to the garage.

I've also tried slightly different instructions on the back of the unit, in the manual, and from a Chamberlain video, and with the transmitter only a few inches away. Somehow the unit does not seem to be receiving the signal. What can I do next?

Thanks, David]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4953 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 12:55:38 +0000 71MGB]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4953 If I go through the procedure for setting the remote to the door unit it works for a day or so then seems to forget it and have to set it up again.
Same thing happens with both remotes and have put new batteries in both of them.
Anyone got any ideas ?]]> If I go through the procedure for setting the remote to the door unit it works for a day or so then seems to forget it and have to set it up again.
Same thing happens with both remotes and have put new batteries in both of them.
Anyone got any ideas ?]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4807 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:38:55 +0000 Mark65]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4807 New batteries in the remotes have made no difference. Help !]]> New batteries in the remotes have made no difference. Help !]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1436 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:55:22 +0000 Sharon OWest]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1436 The remote for my ML 850 will open but not close my garage door. I can close the door by using the wall button but I have to keep the button pressed until the door closes completely otherwise it opens again and I have wait till it opens completely then press the wall button again, keep it pressed until it is fully closed. I have tried removing the remote then re programming it but that has made no difference.
Any advice gratefully received!
thanks
]]> The remote for my ML 850 will open but not close my garage door. I can close the door by using the wall button but I have to keep the button pressed until the door closes completely otherwise it opens again and I have wait till it opens completely then press the wall button again, keep it pressed until it is fully closed. I have tried removing the remote then re programming it but that has made no difference.
Any advice gratefully received!
thanks
]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1387 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:16:40 +0000 huckit P]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1387 https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=216 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:30:24 +0000 secash]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=216
The problem is that when the door is operated the light goes out just a few seconds after? along with the green LED light on the control panel (appears to be a loss of power? to the PCB board), power can be restored again "intermittently" by either tapping the unit, or pushing on the PCB board, or sometimes the power just resumes itself!..

Anybody any idea's?..

I've been in touch with Chamberlain, but they have never come across this problem!...


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The problem is that when the door is operated the light goes out just a few seconds after? along with the green LED light on the control panel (appears to be a loss of power? to the PCB board), power can be restored again "intermittently" by either tapping the unit, or pushing on the PCB board, or sometimes the power just resumes itself!..

Anybody any idea's?..

I've been in touch with Chamberlain, but they have never come across this problem!...


]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=200 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:21:54 +0000 sparkymike]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=200 Are there any spare terminals on the Motorlift ML850 so that I can work a set of led downlighters that I have fitted to the door soffit? I would like these to activate when I use my remote and time out with the 34volt Motorlift bulb.
Mike.]]> Are there any spare terminals on the Motorlift ML850 so that I can work a set of led downlighters that I have fitted to the door soffit? I would like these to activate when I use my remote and time out with the 34volt Motorlift bulb.
Mike.]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=143 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:02:47 +0000 ]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=143 I've removed the chain and taken off the cover to see what's going on.
The motor spins freely in either direction, and it will move to the down position stop without any problems. But when I push any controller to reverse to go up, the green light on the back blinks 5 times, then pauses, and repeats this. Have disconnected the wall switch to rule it out, but still the same problem. Have also tried bumping up the force settings, but still no success.

Is the board bad? If so, where do I get one, and how much?

Thanks]]> I've removed the chain and taken off the cover to see what's going on.
The motor spins freely in either direction, and it will move to the down position stop without any problems. But when I push any controller to reverse to go up, the green light on the back blinks 5 times, then pauses, and repeats this. Have disconnected the wall switch to rule it out, but still the same problem. Have also tried bumping up the force settings, but still no success.

Is the board bad? If so, where do I get one, and how much?

Thanks]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=140 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:04:18 +0000 easygates]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=140
Motorlift Garage Door Openers]]>
Motorlift Garage Door Openers]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=104 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:22:07 +0000 ]]> https://www.gateguide.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=104 many thanks jason]]> many thanks jason]]>