Could be a failed USB port.
But with a tuning adapter in the mix. There can be problems that do not make sense.
Possible permanent fix for S03 error
From link above......
But, then I discovered something about tuning adapters when I was adding a new one to a different Tivo. It appears there is a VERY specific sequence of steps that need to be done in order to "properly" boot up a tuning adapter:
1) Power off the TA
2) Disconnect the USB cable from the TA
3) Power on the tuning adapter
4) Wait until the green LED turns solid on or solid off (this could take 5+ mins, so be patient while the green LED is blinking).
5) If off, then press the front button to turn it solid on (if the LED is already solid on, then press the front button to turn it off, then again to turn it back solid on.
6) Now connect the usb cable to the TA
7) The TiVo should display a message that it sees the TA
8) Enjoy! (Note: it may take up to 10-15 minutes for you to be able to receive all your subscribed channels)
But with a tuning adapter in the mix. There can be problems that do not make sense.
Possible permanent fix for S03 error
From link above......
But, then I discovered something about tuning adapters when I was adding a new one to a different Tivo. It appears there is a VERY specific sequence of steps that need to be done in order to "properly" boot up a tuning adapter:
1) Power off the TA
2) Disconnect the USB cable from the TA
3) Power on the tuning adapter
4) Wait until the green LED turns solid on or solid off (this could take 5+ mins, so be patient while the green LED is blinking).
5) If off, then press the front button to turn it solid on (if the LED is already solid on, then press the front button to turn it off, then again to turn it back solid on.
6) Now connect the usb cable to the TA
7) The TiVo should display a message that it sees the TA
8) Enjoy! (Note: it may take up to 10-15 minutes for you to be able to receive all your subscribed channels)
