How to Troubleshoot Four Red Lights on the Xbox 360

If your Xbox 360 has four flashing red lights, you might need to replace its audio/video (AV) cable.

The Xbox 360 has a ring of four lights surrounding the power button on the front of the console. When all four are lit a steady green, this indicates that the device is working normally. One or more flashing red indicates a technical problem. The type of problem detected is indicated by the number and configuration of lights flashing red. When all four flash red, this means the console cannot detect an audio/video (AV) cable.

Things You'll Need

• New AV cable

Instructions

1. Turn off the Xbox 360 and television.

2. Disconnect the AV cable from the AV port at the back of the Xbox 360.

3. Disconnect the AV cable connectors from the television.

4. Reconnect the AV cable to the Xbox 360 and television. Ensure the connectors at the television go into the correct ports. The connectors and ports are color-coded and the color of each connector should match its corresponding port.

5. Turn the Xbox 360 and television back on.

6. Try a new AV cable if the problem persists.

Tips & Warnings

• Many stores will test your AV cable to check if it works before selling you a new one.

• Do not attempt to access the console's electronic components.

References

• Microsoft: Four Lights Flash Red on Your Xbox 360 Console