HLN5065W1X/XAA model DLP whirs, flashes 3 lights

[Joel]

The TV starts flashing the 3 lights, we hear whirring noises, TV blanks out, but we have to unplug it to turn it off. Any ideas?

[Angel]

Sounds like the color wheel. Check it physically, use this guide to take it out: .

Hope this helps

[Joel]

So, even though the picture looks fine right up until this happens, you think it is the color wheel?
Thanks for the advice.

[Angel]

It's a possibility, It might be having problems spinning, not necessary is damaged, so your picture looks fine for a moment.

If that's not the problem it could be also a fan.