The red light error is the most common error of Xbox 360, and is quiet disturbing sometimes. The following steps will give you a guide on how you can fix these errors without going to any professional, but professional help is recommended if these steps don’t fix the error.

Red Light on Section 1 & 3

The console locking up or freezing after an amount of time set, can sometimes also be caused by alternatively overheating of the console. Overheating is also blamed for the lockups that occur at a specific point in a game, which is generally the problem of the games, itself and not caused by the overheating. But you can try the following in such case.

Try to cool the Xbox, by keeping it off for a while, because for the console to cool, it may take several hours and do not turn it on when the console is still hot. And also check that there is enough ventilation for the console’s fan to work properly and if due to some other technical problem the fan is not working properly, then check the console guide.

To prevent your Xbox from heating up, try not to put it on the bed, sofa or any soft surface which can block its ventilation points and also do not put it in a confined space like a drawer or stereo cabinet or book case or a rack, and try to keep it at a well ventilated place to keep it from overheating. The last thing that you must avoid is that, do not put your console near any heat source, like radiator, stove or any other heat source because this can cause more damage than just overheating of the console.

The above mentioned tips should be strictly followed to ensure the proper and long lasting working of your Xbox 360. by keeping these things in mind, you will not only rectify the sections 1 & 3 flashing light error but also you’ll will keep your Xbox safe from other damages as well.