Travel Not Programming on Your LiftMaster Opener? Replace This Part

LiftMaster first introduced electronic limits in 2011 on their 2.0 garage door openers that featured a yellow learn button. This was a radical change from the standard physical limits that would stop the travel of a garage door opener by grounding out on a physical contact.

If you have a LiftMaster or Chamberlain brand opener, and it won’t travel down the rail, the limits may need to be reprogrammed. This is common on units with electronic limits when there are storms or power outages. If you try to reprogram the limits on your garage door opener, and it will only travel down a few feet, the travel module most likely needs to be replaced.

Let’s take a look at the two most common types of travel modules for LiftMaster and Chamberlain openers.

Garage Door Opener with an AC Motor

The AC Travel Module Replacement Kit with the part# 041D7742-7 is used on various chain and belt drive LiftMaster and Chamberlain units that use an AC motor to drive the unit. Units with AC motors are typically going to generate a louder humming noise during operation.

LiftMaster Models Compatible With The 041D7742-7 AC Travel Module

8355W, 8164W, 8155W, 8165W, 8155W, 8164W, 8165W, 8155, 8365W-267, 8365, 8365W, 8165, 81650, 81640, 8075, 8355W, 8355, 8065, ATSW, 81550, 83650-267

Chamberlain Models Compatible With The 041D7742-7 AC Travel Module

B500, C203C, B353, C253, C253C, C400C, C410C, C205, C205C, B550C, C450C, B503C, C203, C400, C410, C450, HD420EV, B550, B2202, B353C, B2401MC, C2102, D2101, B2405, C2405, B510, C2202, D2101, HD210, LW2200, LW2200C, B2202, C2405C, C2202C, D2405C, B2202C, C450C, D2101C, B2405C, D2101C, B2401, C2102C, C455, B510C

Garage Door Opener with a DC Motor

The DC Travel Module Replacement Kit with the part# 041D8071-4 is used on various chain and belt drive LiftMaster and Chamberlain units that use a DC motor to drive the unit. Units with DC motors will be quieter and utilize the slow start/stop feature.

This makes for smoother operation because the unit takes off slowly, speeds up, and then slows back down at the end of the travel cycle. The slow start/stop feature is only available on garage door openers with a DC motor.

LiftMaster Models Compatible With The 041D8071-4 DC Travel Module

8160WB, 8160W, WLED, 81600, 81602, 8550W, 8360W, 8160, 85503-267, 8360WLB, 8550WLB, 8550, 84501, 84504R, 87504-267, 8460, 85503, 84505R, 8580WLB, 84602

Chamberlain Models Compatible With The 041D8071-4 DC Travel Module

B6753TMC, B6713T, B1381C, B4643T, B6753T, B1381, B4613T, C2212T, B6753ST, B4643ST, HD950WF, HD950WFC, LW6000WFC, LW9000WFC, HD750WF, LW9000WF, B730C, B980, B980c, B4603T, B750C, B970C, B4505T, WD1000WF, B4643TMC, B2211T, B2210T, B2212T, B2215T, B4505, C870C, C273, B6755T, B4603T, B4603TC, B6753TC, B4613TC, B4505C, HD920EV, B730, B750, B970, B4655T, B2202C, B4643TC, B6713TC, B4643TC, B4505TC, B6765, B2405C, B4545, B373

What Does a Travel Module Look Like?

The travel module for an older garage door opener with an AC motor will be mounted right below the drive gear. It clicks into the plate that supports the drive gear shaft. Removing the plastic pin and disconnecting the wiring harness allows you to remove the travel module from the plate.

The travel module for a garage door opener with a DC motor will be located in a different area. It won't be difficult to locate once you remove the cover to look inside the motor.

Conclusion

Travel module replacement for a LiftMaster garage door opener is an easy repair that can be completed by most people. Whenever you are removing the cover of any electrical motor, the most important thing to remember is always unplug the device. This will prevent electrical shock and further damage to expensive electrical components inside the unit, like the main logic board.