There is a thermal protector in the motor that turns the motor off when it gets hot but it normally resets itself after about 15 minutes.
Craftsman garage door opener light flashes 5 times.
Since the motor itself rarely fails as claimed by th.
I agree the motor would run for a bit if it were the rpm sensor.
Here are the most common problem indicators and solutions for common garage door openers.
The code for the 5 flashes is rpm sensor or motor overload.
This most likely indicates that the garage door sensors are out of alignment or there is something in the way of the sensors.
Craftsman garage opener clicks only and led blinking 5 times.
The code for logic board failure is 6 flashes.
Pull the emergency door release and check the up and down travel of the garage door for binding.
The motor can overheat if the door is opened and closed several times in a row.
Once you see the double flash press the control button on the remote control.
Garage door openers made after 1993 are equipped with sensors positioned on both sides of the vertical rails.
Unplug the garage door opener to reset the logic board.
The opener lights will flash twice and the up button will begin to flash again.
The garage door opener light will flash twice and the down button will begin to flash press and hold the down button till the garage door reaches the fully closed position press the adjustment button to confirm once again.
Once you push this button the light on the garage door opener will flash twice.
Allow the motor to cool for about 15 minutes before restoring power and using the garage door opener.
The flashing led indicator was blinking 5 flashes which indicated either motor or circuit board problem.
A garage door opener comes with an led light indicator that is located on the back or bottom panel of the opener or underneath one of the light lenses if your opener has dual lights.
This led light flashes a specific number of times.
To unlock your garage door opener push the lock button for 5 seconds.