Xbox 360 Red Flashing lights error codes

What are the Xbox360 ERROR Codes

If there is a problem with the Xbox 360 The LEDs in the ring of light will flash in a particular pattern. The pattern itself leads some insight to the problem. Certain patterns will lead to numbered error codes which will provide further insight to the problem. The numbered error codes are described below their corresponding LED code.

these are the codes we know so far…
Please contribute if you know of new codes that are not part of this list.

Ring of light Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 are flashing red

- The AV cable cannot be detected

THINGS TO TRY

1. Make sure that the AV cable is correctly connected to the Xbox 360 console.
2. Disconnect the AV cable from the Xbox 360 console, and then reconnect the AV cable to the Xbox 360 console.
3. If the four flashing red lights continue to flash, try wiping the metal area of the AV pack with a dry cloth. The metal area is the end that plugs into the console. Wipe the metal area thoroughly, and then try the AV Pack again.
4. If the AV cable is correctly connected but the four red lights are still flashing, substitute a different AV cable if you have one available.

ring of light Sections 1, 3, and 4 are flashing red
- General Hardware Failure

Check the secondary Error Code per the instructions in the section below

THINGS TO TRY

1. Try restarting the console.
2. If restarting the console does not resolve the behaviour, follow these steps:
   • Turn the console off.
   • Unplug all the power and AV cables from the console.
   • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket.
   • Firmly reconnect all the cables.
   • Turn on the console.
3. If these steps do not resolve the behaviour, turn the console off, remove the hard drive, and then turn on the console. If the 3x Red LED error light is no longer displayed, turn the console off, re-attach the hard drive, and then turn on the console.
4. Also examine the lights on the power supply. When you turn on the console, the power supply light should illuminate green even if the three lights on the RoL flash red.

ring of light Sections 1, and 3 are flashing red
- Overheating
Alternatively Overheating can be cause by the console locking up or "freezing" after a set amount of time. Lockups that occur at a specific point in a game are generally problems with the game itself and not caused by overheating.

THINGS TO TRY

1. Let the Xbox 360 console cool.
   Note You may have to wait several hours for the console to cool enough. Do not turn on the console when the console is hot.
2. Verify that the console has sufficient ventilation and that the fan is operating. For more information about ventilation, see the "More Information" section.

PREVENTION SUGGESTIONS
To try to prevent this problem, use the following precautions:

• Do not block any ventilation openings on the Xbox 360 console.
• Do not put the Xbox 360 console on a bed, on a sofa, or on any other soft surface that may block ventilation openings.
• Do not put the Xbox 360 console in a confined space, such as a bookcase, a rack, or a stereo cabinet, unless the space is well-ventilated.
• Do not put the Xbox 360 console near any heat source, such as a radiator, a heat register, a stove, or an amplifier.

also see

Xbox 360 Glitches Red Ring of Death Reviews

Are you looking for a repair for that dreaded RROD – Red Ring of Death? There are many repair guides floating around out there. And a lot of them will have you doing crazy repairs that can and will permanently damage your XBOX 360. Dangerous repairs like – Wrapping your …

Quote of the Day:
The degree of one’s emotion varies inversely with one’s knowledge of the facts – the less you know the hotter you get.
–Bertrand Russell

Related posts:

1. LEGO Batman The Videogame Xbox 360 Cheat Codes
2. Learn How to Get Free Microsoft Points for Xbox 360
3. Free Microsoft Points Given In Error By Xbox Live Glitch
4. Modern Warfare 2 Glitches Hummer Glitch
5. FIFA 09 Ultimate Team Add on for Xbox 360 and PS3