Xbox 360 FAQ
How to get Xbox 360 secondary error codes
Getting the code
An Xbox 360 with the 3 ring RROD will not display an error code on your screen. For this reason you have to learn how to get the code, as well as how to translate it. To start, you will need your console plugged in and turned on. Once the 3 red rings appear you can get the secondary error code. To do so, Hold down the sync button on the front of your console. You will then push the eject button one time. This will cause the ring of light to flash a combination of red lights. Each light combination has a number associated with it. That number is part of the secondary error code. The number of lights lit up equal a certain number, which are;
- One red light = 1
- Two red lights = 2
- Three red lights = 3
- Four red lights = 0
Once you get your first number, you will need to do this three more times. (For a total of four) You will then have a full secondary error code for your Xbox 360 console. Here is a quick example to make sure you understand.
- First button press = 4 red lights
- Second button press = 1 red light
- Third button press = 4 red lights
- Fourth button press = 2 red lights
In the above example your secondary error code would be "0102" This is where your research begins. Now that you know how to get your secondary error code on your Xbox 360 console, what do you do with it? You can learn what is causing the error by checking out this three red rings error code guide. There you will find Each secondary code broken down so you can try and fix it! If you still aren't sure how to get your secondary error code, check out the video tutorial below!
