Find Out How to Fix 2 Red Lights on Xbox 360 Systems

Owners of Xbox 360 systems are convinced that they have the best gaming systems money can buy. Their opinion appears to be validated by the fact that it is one of the best selling game systems on the market. The high resolution graphics are incredible, the sound is world class, and the games are spectacular. Unfortunately, the system also has a history of problems. One of the most highly publicized problems is the "red ring of death," indicated by the 3 flashing red lights, but there are others. The most reported error is the 2 flashing red lights, and all Xbox 360 gamers want to learn how to fix 2 red lights on Xbox 360 systems.

The 2 red lights on Xbox 360 which define the error are located one above the other at the left side of the ring of light. This 2 red lights flashing represents a specific error code which is clearly defined in Microsoft's documentation for the Xbox 360. In fact it's the only error code that is so clearly defined. Its cause is overheating. Many other Xbox 360 problems are thought to be caused by overheating, but the two red lights on Xbox 360 systems clearly define an overheating problem.

Are you reading this article because your Xbox 360 two red lights are flashing? Relax. It's no reason to get worked up. The problem is easy to fix. The first thing you should do is check to see that are cords are securely connected. If you should experience a 4 red light error, it's an indication that the Audio/Video cord is not connected properly. Make sure that the cords are also properly connected to the television set.

Both the 2 red lights on Xbox 360 and the 3 red lights error are caused by hardware failures of some sort. The following describes the most obvious reasons for the hardware failures.

Overheating is usually the problem caused by a poorly ventilated system operating for a long period of time. There are a number of reasons for overheating: malfunctioning internal fans, plugged up vents, being run with the consoles air flow restricted by being too close to other equipment. Usually the solution is to simply shut the system down for a couple of hours allowing it to cool off thoroughly. There are self-help Xbox 360 repair guides that are available on the Internet that suggest ways to cool your Xbox 360 without having to shut it down.

The two red lights on Xbox 360 can occur due to improperly connected cords. It could also be caused by sharing a power strip with other equipment. Ensure that the Xbox console gets adequate power by assigning it a dedicated electrical outlet.

Knowing how to fix 2 red lights on Xbox 360 doesn't mean that you can solve every problem. If you continue to have a problem after checking that the above conditions are met, you'll have little choice but to send it to Microsoft, pay the fee, and wait the six to eight weeks required for them to make repairs.