
TiVo Repair and Troubleshooting Guide: Problems and Solutions
If you need a TiVo repair, we can help! We have three options for you:
1) Check out our self-help TiVo repair guide below,
2) Use our Repair Contact Form for individual assistance and support, or
3) We now offer a flat-fee TiVo repair service for all standard definition TiVo DVRs.
4) We also have repair options for high definition TiVo DVRs.
5) For additional resources, please see our TiVo Repair blog entry.
General TiVo/DVR Problems and Troubleshooting
PROBLEM / ERROR MESSAGE | CAUSES / SOLUTIONS STANDALONE TIVO* | CAUSES / SOLUTIONS DIRECTV WITH TIVO (DIRECTIVO)** |
PICTURE PROBLEMS
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TIVO DOES NOT START UP (PART I)- TV SCREEN IS NOT SHOWING SOLID BLUE SCREEN, SOLID BLACK SCREEN or SNOW
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TIVO DOES NOT START UP (PART II)- TV SCREEN SHOWS SOLID BLUE, SOLID BLACK or SNOW
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TIVO DOES NOT START UP (PART III)-
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TIVO DOES NOT START UP (PART IV)-
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MODEM PROBLEMS
| Possible Causes: In May, 2019, TiVo stopped support for all phone dialing for all TiVo DVRs. Problems/Solutions: You will need to connect via Internet, either with a direct Ethernet cable to your TiVo or via WiFi. For Series2, Series3 and Series4 TiVos, you'll want a TiVo G WiFi adapter (generic adapters won't work). Series5 TiVos and later have WiFi built in. Series1 TiVos no longer get guide data, and while you could possibly continue using it with a special adapter (contact us for help), that's a complicated route for an old TiVo. | Possible Causes: In May, 2019, TiVo stopped support for all phone dialing for all TiVo DVRs. Problems/Solutions: Standard definition DIRECTV TiVo DVRs do not have to dial in to function. They get guide data from the satellite. However, if you ever need a new hard drive or if you ever reset the unit to factory settings, the unit will never be usable again. If you are reading this and still have a dialed-in drive, you might consider getting your drive cloned to another drive so that you have a backup in case your drive fails. If your drive fails and you don't have a dial-in backup, your standard definition TiVo becomes useless. Crazy, but true. |
NO VIDEO
| Possible Causes: If you have a Series2 TiVo with no video (black screen), we have found that a power supply often solves this problem in other units as well. If you have a Series3 HD TiVo, you might have a bad HDMI port. We can repair bad HDMI ports on TiVo Series3 units. See our TiVo HDMI Repair page and also our Series3 HD TiVo repair page. | If you have a DirecTV TiVo with no video (black screen), we have found that a power supply often solves this problem in other units as well. |
PROBLEMS ACQUIRING SATELLITE SIGNAL
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LOSS OF LOCAL CHANNELS DirecTV/TiVo no longer displays local channels | N/A | Suggested Solution: Contact DirecTV (800-DIRECTV) and tell them that you have lost local channels. They will fix this problem immediately by sending a signal to your access card. |
VIDEO DROPS OUT BUT AUDIO CONTINUES
| N/A | In early-model TiVos (SAT T60 and DSR6000), this was a problem caused by a software update in early July 2004 to 3.1.0c. More recently, the HR10-250 had this problem, and a software update (to 6.3b) was released to solve it. |
EXTERNAL MODEM NOT WORKING WITH VoIP You have purchased a WeaKnees external modem and are having trouble connecting using VoIP. Please note: We have not been able to make MagicJack work with TiVos. |
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TiVo IS OVERHEATING | Possible Causes:
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New case fan, or increasing airflow around the unit. Try putting something under all four corners (eg. a hockey puck or the equivalent). If you have a DIRECTV TiVo that displays an overheating message soon after startup, then you almost definitely have a bad power supply. You can order a new one on our TiVo power supply page or contact us for assistance. If you have a DIRECTV HD DVR HR21P (HR21 Pro) with overheating and/or fans that are not spinning, this is a known motherboard problem that WE CAN FIX! See this page. |
TiVo REBOOTS / RESTARTS FREQUENTLY | Possible Causes:
Suggested Solutions: If you have pixellation or other video/audio problem in between reboots, then consider a hard drive replacement kit. If you have no other problems and your picture quality is otherwise fine, you might consider getting a UPS or a replacement TiVo power supply. If you have a Series 3 TiVo that is rebooting or restarting constantly, then you should see the instructions here for resolving that problem. | Possible Causes:
Suggested Solutions: If you have pixellation or other video/audio problem in between reboots, then consider a hard drive replacement kit. If you have no other problems and your picture quality is otherwise fine, you might consider getting a UPS or a replacement TiVo power supply. |
TiVo WON'T CONNECT/DIAL IN DUE TO S03 (SO3) ERROR | Possible Causes:
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TiVo REMOTE STOPPED WORKING | Possible Causes: Suggested Solutions: We sell replacement TiVo Remotes for pretty much all TiVos. | Possible Causes: Suggested Solutions: We sell replacement TiVo Remotes for pretty much all TiVos. |
TiVo HDMI PORT DOESN'T OUTPUT VIDEO | Possible Causes: Suggested Solutions: | |
TiVo HD and TiVo HD XL Show a Flashing Green Light only | Possible Causes: Suggested Solutions: | |
NO SATELLITE SIGNAL OR FREQUENT PIXELLATION
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We also have dedicated repair pages for the following units. If your unit is not one of these, then please see our general TiVo troubleshooting chart, below.
Series3 HD TiVo (TCD658250/TCD648250B) Repairs.
HR10-250 DirecTV TiVo Troubleshooting and Repair.
TCD140060 60 Hour TiVo Series2 Problems.
GENERAL NOTES: Opening your TiVo voids your warranty. You MUST pull the TiVos power cord before you open the unit. WeaKnees is not responsible for any damage that you do to your TiVo and is providing this information for informational purposes only.
*A standalone TiVo is any TiVo model that does NOT have a DirecTV receiver built into it. These include the Philips HDR112, HDR212, HDR312, HDR31201, HDR31202, HDR21203, HDR31204, Sony SVR-2000, Series 2 TiVo models including TCD140060, TCD130040, TCD240040, TCD240080, TCD240140, TCD24004A, TCD24008A, TCD540040, TCD540080, TCD540140, TCD649080, TCD649180, Series 3 models TCD648250B, TCD652160, and TCD658000, TiVo Premiere models TCD746320, TCD746500, TCD748000, Premiere4 models TCD750500 and XL4 (Premiere Elite) TCD758250. All Humax, Toshiba, and Pioneer TiVos are also standalone TiVos. All TiVo Roamio models (TCD846500, TCD846510, TCD846000, TCD848000 and TCD840300) and all TiVo Bolt/Bolt Plus (TCD849000, TCD849500, TCD849300) are also standalone TiVos.
**A DirecTiVo is a unit that has both TiVo and DirecTV integrated into one unit. These model include the THR22, Hughes GXCEBOT, HDVR2, and SD-DVR models, Philips DSR6000, DSR6000r, DSR7000, DSR704, and DSR708, Sony SAT T-60, and all Samsung, RCA, and DirecTV TiVo models.
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How to Force Tivo Programming Update
I recently moved and do not have constant internet access at my home yet. My TiVo needs an internet connection to update the programming schedule but it only has a connection when I manually connect it via my iPhone’s hotspot. I need to force my TiVo to update when I have it connected but it doesn’t automatically refresh the programming immediately when it is connected to the internet. I figured out how to force the update; read on to learn how…
Hardware:
Step 1: Enter the Messages & Settings Menu.
Press the TiVo button on the remote and press the down button until “Messages & Settings” is highlighted and press the select button.

Step 2: Enter the Settings menu.
Press the down button to select “Settings” and press the select button:

Step 3: Enter the Phone & Network menu.
In the Settings menu press the down arrow until Phone & Network is selected and press the select button:

Step 4: Connect to the TiVo Updater Service.
Select “Connect to the TiVo service now” and press the select button:

Step 5: Wait for the updater to run.
It will go through the following steps: Preparing, Connecting, Getting info, Disconnecting, and then Loading info:


When it is done you will see “Loading info (Done)”:

Now you have manually forced your TiVo to update!
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Related
- Make sure you have a working internet connection. Program guide data has been downloaded automatically. Check if your TiVo device is connected to your network. Follow how to test the TiVo service connection to check your connection.
- If your TiVo DVR fails to connect, attempt the following:
a. Check if the Ethernet cable is connected securely on the TiVo device and your network modem/router.
b. Determine if you are able to connect to the network/Internet by attempting to connect using another device, such as a mobile phone or tablet.
c. If you are unable to connect, you may need to power cycle your TiVo device and your network devices to refresh your connection.
d. If you are still unable to connect after power cycling your devices, you may need to call your ISP to check if there is an outage in your area.
If you have confirmed there is no connectivity issue in your area, proceed to general network troubleshooting tips.
- Verify if one of the following is applied.
- If you added new channels in your subscription or your provider changed their current lineup.
To view the channel list, go to:
Devices on TiVo Experience 4 (software version: 21.x)
TiVo Series | Menu path from Home |
TiVo EDGE TiVo BOLT TiVo Roamio | Menu > Settings > Channel Settings > Channel List |
Devices on TiVo Experience 3 (software version: 20.x or earlier)
TiVo Series | Menu path from TiVo Central |
TiVo BOLT TiVo Roamio | Settings & Messages > Channel Settings > Channel List |
TiVo Premiere | Settings & Messages > Settings > Channels > Channel List |
Series 3 & earlier DVRs | Messages & Settings > Settings > Channels > Channel List |
b. Initiate 2 force connections to the TiVo Service.
c. Restart or power cycle the TiVo device.
d. Check the Guide data to know if the issue is resolved.
- If you are using an OTA and there is a change of frequency. Go to your channel list.
Devices on TiVo Experience 4 (software version: 21.x)
TiVo Series | Menu path from Home |
TiVo EDGE TiVo BOLT TiVo Roamio | Menu > Settings > Channel Settings > Channel List |
Devices on TiVo Experience 3 (software version: 20.x or earlier)
TiVo Series | Menu path from TiVo Central |
TiVo BOLT TiVo Roamio | Settings & Messages > Channel Settings > Channel List |
TiVo Premiere | Settings & Messages > Settings > Channels > Channel List |
Series 3 & earlier DVRs | Messages & Settings > Settings > Channels > Channel List |
a. Check if there are multiple of the same channel instances with different frequency.
b. Try each channel instances by putting a check mark.
c. Verify if one of the channels provide correct description.
- If the issue is not resolved after performing the troubleshooting steps above, please create a report for our Lineup Specialists. We will work with our program guide data provider and your cable or OTA broadcaster to update to update the channels or program descriptions. In most cases, changes that are made will download automatically to your DVR during a daily call. This process will take seven to fourteen business days to be completed.

TiVo is arguably the best DVR that you can get your hands on. It runs on Linux and comes with some of the storage options that allow you to record all sorts of data and videos that you can stream.
Not only that, but there is also a lot more to it, and since it runs on Linux, there are multiple applications and internet services that you can also run on the DVR and enjoy the best possible experience that you can get with any of these DVRs.
TiVo Guide Data Not Updating
Like all other Cable TV subscription providers, TiVo has a great system of updating you with the right channels as well. You get an option saying TiVo Guide and it has a dedicated button on the remote as well.
Once you click on the button, an updated guide will open up that has all the information regarding updated channels and everything that comes with it. This is pretty simple and usually, you don’t have to face much troubles on the part. However, if the Data is not updating, here are a few things that you need to try.
1) Force Update
First things first, and you should know that the TiVo updates the data every day for you. It happens usually in the afternoon and is an automated process so that you can get a flawless experience with the service. However, if it is not being updated for any reason, then you will have to opt for the force update method.
The method is pretty simple and you just have to open the menu and then go to the settings option. Here, you will need to click the Network and Phone menu and locate the option that says “Connect to TiVo Service now”.
You just have to press enter on that service button and it will automatically connect to the TiVo servers and update your data for you. It might take a few minutes but your data will be updated for sure.
2) Check Connections
If the force connect and update doesn’t work for you, or it gives you some error message, then there are chances that you might have some loose connections on the DVR.
You need to check on all the cable and Wi-Fi connections and make sure that all the cables are connected properly on the DVR so that is not something to cause you any problems or errors with the connectivity and making all this trouble for you. This way, you will be able to ensure a seamless experience with the TiVo DVR.
3) Check on Subscription
Also, you will need to make sure that your subscription is up-to-date. TiVo DVRs are being sold with lifetime subscriptions, but there are also some DVRs that offer monthly and annual plans.
If your TiVo Guide Data is not being updated, you will have to check on your subscription and make sure that you have the right subscription on your DVR that will allow you to have the best streaming edge and all the features like Guide Data.

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