Xbox 360:Error Codes

Do not ever put your console in the freezer or out in the cold/hot weather or wrap it in a towel. These "fixes" will cause bigger problems due to temperature shock, board warping, and condensation.

This page is intended to be a comprehensive list of all error codes for all models of Xbox 360, as well as tutorials on fixing them if applicable/possible. This error code guide is in no way official and may not be 100% accurate as it is community sourced. We take no responsibility for any actions you may take to fix your console.

Generally, if there is a problem with the Xbox 360, the LEDs in the Ring of Light (ROL) around the power button will flash in a particular pattern. The pattern itself lends some insight to the problem. Certain patterns will also display numbered error codes on screen, known as your primary error code, which will further help diagnose your console’s issue.

Officially documented descriptions of the errors can be found on Octal’s RROD Database (officially documented errors).

No Power

Board is unresponsive to power button

• Detailed Diagnostic/Repair Actions

Red Ring of Death

Ring of light quadrants flashing red/center light red

• To diagnose, hold down the sync button and press eject 4 times
• Each time you press eject, a certain number of the quadrants of the ring will flash
  • 4 lights signify 0
  • 1 lights signify 1
  • 2 lights signify 2
  • 3 lights signify 3
  • On Xbox 360 E consoles, the ring will flash an amount of times then pause, count these to get the numbers
• After pressing it 4 times, you will have the secondary error code
• Example: seeing 4 lights 3 times, followed by 1 light once, means you have error code: 0001

System Management Controller (SMC) Errors

Error Code	Name	Explanation	Possible Repair Actions
0001	ERROR_V_12P0	ANA_V12P0_PWRGD negated unexpectedly	Replace Power Supply, Test and replace MOSFETs, caps, and controller chip on V_12P0 rail
0002	ERROR_V_CPUCORE	VREG_CPU_PWRGD negated unexpectedly	Replace Power Supply, Test and replace MOSFETs, caps, and controller chip on V_CPUCORE rail
0003	ERROR_V_GPUCORE	VREG_GPU_PWRGD negated unexpectedly	Replace Power Supply, Test and replace MOSFETs, caps, and controller chip on V_GPUCORE rail
0010	ERROR_NO_HANA/ERROR_NO_ANA	HANA/ANA is not responding to reads or writes	Replace HANA/ANA or Southbridge
0011	ERROR_THERMAL_CPU	CPU temperature overload	Detailed Diagnostic/Repair Actions
0012	ERROR_THERMAL_GPU	GPU temperature overload	Detailed Diagnostic/Repair Actions
0013	ERROR_THERMAL_EDRAM	eDRAM temperature overload	Detailed Diagnostic/Repair Actions
0020	ERROR_GPU_RST_DONE	GPU_RST_DONE signal missing after seqUnReset time passed	Detailed Diagnostic/Repair Actions
0021	ERROR_NO_PCIE	PCIE link did not enter L0 after seqUnReset time passed	Detailed Diagnostic/Repair Actions
0022	ERROR_NO_HANDSHAKE	CPU did not send GetPowerUpCause to SMC	Detailed Diagnostic/Repair Actions
0023	ERROR_NO_CLOCKCHIP	Xenon: ANA_BCKUP is not responding to reads or writes Others: Unknown error related to clock chip	Xenon: Replace ANA_BCKUP, ANA, or Southbridge Zephyr, Falcon, Jasper: Replace HANA Trinity: Replace C4E3 cap, replace HANA Corona: Replace C4E3 cap, replace Southbridge
0030	ERROR_NO_TEMPERATURES	HANA/ANA temperature registers read as zero	Check for shorted resistors, replace HANA/ANA
0031	Unknown	V_3P0 and V_5P0 related	Check V_3P0 and V_5P0 circuits, and all its resistors, capacitors, and other parts
0032	Unknown	V_CPUVCS related	Check V_CPUVCS circuit, and all its resistors, capacitors, and other parts
0033	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown

Xbox System Software (XSS) Errors

Error Code	Name	Explanation	Possible Repair Actions
0100 E 16	ERROR_NBINIT_MEM_VENDOR_ID	RAM Vendor ID wrong, or not detected	Replace GPU or RAM
0101 E 17	ERROR_NBINIT_MEM_READ_STROBE_DATA_WRITE	Could not write data for RAM read strobe training	Replace GPU or RAM
0102 E 18	ERROR_NBINIT_MEM_READ_STROBE_DELAY_TRAINING	Memory read strobe delay training failed	Replace GPU or RAM
0103 E 19	ERROR_NBINIT_MEM_WRITE_STROBE_DELAY_TRAINING	Memory write strobe delay training failed	Replace GPU or RAM
0110 E 20	ERROR_MEMORY_ADDRESSING	Memory address line failed or unresponsive	Replace GPU or RAM
0111 E 21	ERROR_MEMORY_DATA	Memory data line failed or unresponsive	Replace GPU or RAM
0300 E 48	ERROR_MFG_COMM_FAILURE	Unknown	Unknown
0301 E 49	ERROR_MFG_UNABLE_TO_CONNECT	Unknown	Unknown
0302 E 50	ERROR_MFG_CONNECTX_FAILURE	Unknown	Unknown
0303 E 51	ERROR_MFG_GATEWAY_ERROR	Unknown	Unknown
0310 E 52	ERROR_MFG_BAD_RESPONSE_DATA	Unknown	Unknown
0311 E 53	ERROR_MFG_CHALLENGE_REFUSED	Unknown	Unknown
0312 E 54	ERROR_MFG_BAD_VAULT	Unknown	Unknown
0313	ERROR_XSS_MANUF_TEST	Manually triggered error code	Unknown
1000 E 64	ERROR_XSS_CDROM_TIMED_OUT	Kernel DVD drive communications timed out	Replace SATA cable to DVD drive, replace DVD drive PCB, replace Southbridge
1001 E 65	ERROR_XSS_CDROM_NOT_DMA_CONFIGURED	Kernel could not configure DVD drive for DMA mode	Replace SATA cable to DVD drive, replace DVD drive PCB, replace Southbridge
1002 E 66	ERROR_XSS_CDROM_COULD_NOT_CREATE_DEVICE	Kernel could not create DVD drive instance	Replace SATA cable to DVD drive, replace DVD drive PCB, replace Southbridge
1003 E 67	ERROR_XSS_HDD_TIMED_OUT	Kernel HDD communications timed out	Replace HDD, replace HDD port/cable, replace Southbridge
1010 E 68	ERROR_XSS_HDD_NOT_DMA_CONFIGURED	Kernel could not configure HDD for DMA mode	Replace HDD, replace HDD port/cable, replace Southbridge
1011 E 69	ERROR_XSS_HDD_COULD_NOT_CREATE_DEVICE	Kernel could not create HDD instance	Replace HDD, replace HDD port/cable, replace Southbridge
1012 E 70	ERROR_XSS_HDD_NOT_FOUND	Kernel couldn't find HDD Note: This error does not show up because a HDD is missing, it shows up when a HDD is detected, but can't be found	Replace HDD, replace HDD port/cable, replace Southbridge
1013 E 71	ERROR_XSS_XAM_NO_DASH	XAM could not find dash.xex on flash	Unplug HDD, if error clears, format or replace HDD, else Rebuild and reflash NAND
1020 E 72	ERROR_SMC_FLASH_CONFIG_CORRUPT	SMC configuration corrupt	Rebuild and reflash NAND
1021 E 73	ERROR_HSIO_TRAINING_FAILED	GPU to eDRAM High Speed Link failed, eDRAM faulty or unresponsive	Replace GPU
1022 E 74	ERROR_HSIO_CALIBRATION_FAILED	GPU to eDRAM High Speed Link failed, eDRAM faulty or unresponsive	Replace GPU
1023 E 75	ERROR_UNEXPECTED_ETHERNET_PHY_VENDOR	Southbridge could not communicate with Ethernet PHY over MDIO/MDC	Replace Ethernet chip, replace Southbridge
1030 E 76	ERROR_ETHERNET_PHY_RESET_FAIL	Ethernet PHY failed to reset correctly or complete reset	Replace Ethernet chip
1031 E 77	ERROR_ETHERNET_PHY_READ_WRITE_FAIL	Could not read or write to Ethernet PHY	Replace Ethernet chip
1032 E 78	ERROR_UNSUPPORTED_GPU	GPU is down revision, not supported on this board	Replace GPU with correct revision for board
1033 E 79	ERROR_XSS_FLASH_NO_XAM	xam.xex not found on flash	Unplug HDD, if error clears, format or replace HDD, else Rebuild and reflash NAND
1100 E 80	Unknown	NAND LDV does not match eFUSE	Rebuild NAND with correct LDV Phat: Check value of R6T3 resistor
1101 E 81	Unknown	Unknown/Update related?	Unknown/Rebuild NAND?
1102 E 82	Unknown	Unknown/eDRAM/HSIO related?	Unknown/Replace GPU?

References

• Octal's Error Database (from leaked documentation and reverse engineering)