The Xbox360 has a number of error messages that appear whenever your console has something wrong with it. The problem is, most people have no clue what these errors mean! So what are these errors that I speak of? Usually the error codes start in E (presumably for Error) and then there is a short series of numbers after the E. There is a good bit of them, so maybe this list will help you determine what is wrong with your console, and get you on your way to fixing it.
E 79 Error: This is usually an error of the hard drive, if you have this error you should try contacting customer support.
E 76 Error: This is a code for an unknown error. I know that is not very helpful, but that is what it stands for. Usually there are other errors that may pop up in conjunction with this one, if you have this error then you should contact customer support.
E 74 Error: This error is usually a problem with the scalar chip or the AV cable because of over heating. If you have this error try unplugging everything and letting the console cool down for a while. If this doesn’t work then call customer service.
E 73 Error: This is an error involving the Ethernet port, the port may be broken or there may have been an incorrect installation before you bought the console.
E 72 Error: This is also an unknown error, and you should have a professional look at this.
E 71 Error: This is a general error, reboot the Xbox.
E 69 Error: This is a hard drive error, do the same thing you would do for the E 67 error.
E 68 Error: This is an overheating problem, usually caused by poor air circulation.
E 67 Error: Hard drive error, try taking out the removable drive and then putting it back in, make sure the console is off first.
E 66 Error: This is a DVD drive error that is probably related to the firmware. This usually happens when people try to mod their console.
E 65 Error: This is another DVD drive error, and it is usually because the drive is not closed all the way. Or it could be because the tray is broken somehow.
E 64: Error: This is another DVD drive error the results from a fault in the internal drive wiring of the Xbox360.
E 45 Error: This is a dashboard error, there are pretty easy ways to fix this.
This may not be all of the errors that the Xbox360 can have. One of the worst, if not the worst, error that is not on this list, is the “red light error”. This is when 3 lights flash by the power button, signifying a problem with the CPU or GPU of the console. Usually when this happens, your Xbox360 is rendered unusable, until it is dealt with. If you unsure how to deal with this problem, then you should download the 3 Red lights Fix and you’ll be playing again within an hour. You should also browse this site and read some of the free info if you are looking for another error that is not shown here.
