--==ERROR
Codes==--
If there is a problem with the Xbox360 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.
After reading this guide if you'd like to discuss the
problems you're experiencing with others you can do so in
the following thread:
http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=462099
these are the codes we know so far...
Please contribute if you know of new codes that are not
part of this list.
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Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 are flashing red
- The AV cable cannot be detected
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THINGS TO TRY
- Make sure that the AV cable is
correctly connected to the Xbox 360 console.
- Disconnect the AV cable from the Xbox
360 console, and then reconnect the AV cable to the Xbox
360 console.
- 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.
- 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.
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Sections 1, 3, and 4 are flashing red
- General Hardware Failure
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The specific type of hardware
failure can be determined by a "hidden" error code
- Turn the xbox 360 on, and wait till
the 3 red lights are flashing.
- Press and hold the sync up button
(the small white one), while holding that button press
the eject button.
- The LEDs will now blink the first
number in the code (as described below).
- Release the eject button and press it
again.
- The LEDs will now blink the second
number of the code.
- Release the eject button and press it
again.
- The LEDs will now blink the third
number of the code.
- Release the eject button and press it
again.
- The LEDs will now blink the forth
number of the code.
- Release the eject button and press it
again.
- The LEDs will go back to the 3 red
flashing lights.
You should be able to determine the
difference between the 3 flashing lights and the error
code lights by the rate in which they flash.
Here is how you interpret the LEDs to get the code number:
- All four lights flashing - 0
- One light flashing - 1
- Two Lights flashing - 2
- Three lights flashing - 3
0001 power
supply problem
0002 power supply problem
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0010 over heating
0011 over heating
0012 over heating
0013 over heating
...
0020 (Not yet known, possibly overheating)
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0022 GPU Error / GPU Overheating
...
0102 unknown error - literally means the console
does not know what is wrong. possibly a short or cold
solder joint somewhere (2 reports of people repairing
this, one was removing moisture build up inside the
console, the other used a hot-air rework to reflow the BGA
Ram chips)
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0110 (Not yet known)
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1022 (Not yet known)
THINGS TO TRY
- Try restarting the console.
- If restarting the console does not
resolve the behavior, 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.
- If these steps do not resolve the
behavior, 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.
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Sections 1, and 3 are flashing red
- Overheating
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THINGS TO TRY
- 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.
- 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.
DO NOT EVER PUT YOUR CONSOLE IN THE
FREEZER OR OUT IN COLD WEATHER
Some people think that doing this might help "fix" an
overheating console, in fact doing so could cause even
bigger problems. Electronic devices like your console are
made to function at and around room temperature, extreme
cold temperatures can often cause just as many problems as
extreme warm temperatures (such as overheating). Also if
the console is located in a dramatically cold area while
running, the difference in temperature between the hot
console and cold air can create condensation which in turn
will short out your console making the situation far
worse. Condensation will happen more quickly if your
console is overheating due to the greater difference in
temperature. In short... DON'T DO IT.
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Section 4 is flashing red
- Hardware Failure
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The Specific Type of hardware failure can be determined
by the error code displayed on the screen.
E65:
DVD Drive Error.... DVD Timeout, Wrong firmware, DVD
is without f/w chip, etc.
E67: Hard Drive Error... It could be a problem with
the Hard Drive itself or a problem with the internal
connection to the hard drive, Try removing the hard drive
and playing without it
E68: Hard Drive Error... It could be a problem with
the Hard Drive itself or a problem with the internal
connection to the hard drive, Try removing the hard drive
and playing without it
E69: Hard Drive Error... It could be a problem with
the Hard Drive itself or a problem with the internal
connection to the hard drive, Try removing the hard drive
and playing without it
E74: AV cable error... There is a problem with the
AV cable, try using a different AV cable.