Craftsman Opener Error Code 1-3: Meaning and Fix
Also shown as: 13, Up 1 Down 3
Reading the opener display
A garage door opener reports faults through blinking LEDs on the motor head, a diagnostic window on the logic board, or the wall control. Count the flashes slowly and repeat the count before you decide what you saw. Craftsman openers follow the Chamberlain flash chart.
Craftsman garage door openers are made by the Chamberlain Group under license, so they share the LiftMaster and Chamberlain diagnostic codes. Look for a model number starting with 139. on the label. Check the model label on your unit before using any chart.
What causes 1-3
- The two wall-control wires shorted behind the panel or at a staple
- Mice or rodent damage to the cable
- Wires touching at the opener terminals
- A failed or water-damaged wall control
How to fix it
- Disconnect the wall control wires at the opener and see if the code clears.
- If it clears, inspect the wire run and the back of the wall control for pinches or bare copper.
- Remove the wall control and strip back clean copper, then reconnect.
- If wiring is clean, swap in a known good wall control.
- Reconnect and test from the wall control and a remote.
Parts you may need
Questions
What does error 1-3 mean on Craftsman?
The wall control circuit is shorted or disconnected.
Will remotes still work?
Often yes, since remotes use radio rather than the wall wire.
Why is my wall control blank?
A shorted control wire is a common reason; check the cable before buying a new panel.
Other Craftsman opener codes
Sources
Part numbers are OEM references; confirm fit by your model number before ordering. Meanings compiled from manufacturer and parts-retailer documentation; see sources below. Unplug the appliance before opening it.