Fanatec CSL Elite Racing Wheel Thread- officially licensed for PS4

[Mirror_man]

Thanks for the tips!

Is the calibration software different from the one used for the initial setup of the wheel? I didnt see any calibration options for the pedals there.

Btw forgot to mention that I dont have the load cell.

No need to the load cell.. the software is the Dedicated Control Panel and Firmware uploader that you have on a PC! You need to chose the Manual Calibration on pedals and not the automatic one.. probably. that choice is on a Check Box... Then go through with the pedals calibration process!!!

 

[4everdelayed]

No need to the load cell.. the software is the Dedicated Control Panel and Firmware uploader that you have on a PC! You need to chose the Manual Calibration on pedals and not the automatic one.. probably. that choice is on a Check Box... Then go through with the pedals calibration process!!!

Will give it a try

 

[Mirror_man]

Will give it a try

That is the only thing I know that may help you in your problem! Good luck!

 

[MarinCRO]

I bought my fanatec csl for ps4 for 2 weeks ago and normally i play PC2 and Assetto Corsa on PC.. 3 days ago i have this strange ffb..
My Wheel settings sen: auto
ff : 100
sho: 100
abs: off
dri: (i think here is problem)
for: 100
spr: 100
dpr: 100
brf: 40
fei: 000




I tried also turning off sho,spr,dpr... but no help....

 

[Mirror_man]

I bought my fanatec csl for ps4 for 2 weeks ago and normally i play PC2 and Assetto Corsa on PC.. 3 days ago i have this strange ffb..
My Wheel settings sen: auto
ff : 100
sho: 100
abs: off
dri: (i think here is problem)
for: 100
spr: 100
dpr: 100
brf: 40
fei: 000




I tried also turning off sho,spr,dpr... but no help....

I´m sorry but for AC and PC2 I still haven´t lost some time tuning it up.. only with GTS, and with GTS the Config I have it´s perfect (in every way.. for me...) considering that FFB transmited feeling on GTS is quite inferior to AC and... PC2 ... (the software is not so good in this.. for GTS)

 

[MarinCRO]

Can you tell me your opinion why is wheel doing that? i just can´t figure it out myself

 

[Mirror_man]

Can you tell me your opinion why is wheel doing that? i just can´t figure it out myself

Software... dude.. software.. and probably incorrect setup for AC and PC2... have you searched setups for Fanatec CLS PS4 on dedicated AC and PC2 foruns??? Only there you´ll have the answer...

 

[MarinCRO]

Software... dude.. software.. and probably incorrect setup for AC and PC2... have you searched setups for Fanatec CLS PS4 on dedicated AC and PC2 foruns??? Only there you´ll have the answer...

i don´t think you fully understand problem. Wheel is doing that in game but outside the game also!! I try reinstalling firmware but it didn´t help.

 

[4everdelayed]

That is the only thing I know that may help you in your problem! Good luck!

So I just noticed I need the ClubSport USB Adapter™, sold separately of course, and which only costs €24.99 (excluding shipping).

Why do I have to pay to calibrate my miscalibrated pedals?

 

[super_gt]

I bought my fanatec csl for ps4 for 2 weeks ago and normally i play PC2 and Assetto Corsa on PC.. 3 days ago i have this strange ffb..
My Wheel settings sen: auto
ff : 100
sho: 100
abs: off
dri: (i think here is problem)
for: 100
spr: 100
dpr: 100
brf: 40
fei: 000




I tried also turning off sho,spr,dpr... but no help....

i don´t think you fully understand problem. Wheel is doing that in game but outside the game also!! I try reinstalling firmware but it didn´t help.

Contact with Fanatec technical support(use the red support chat button)they will tell you what to do.

 

[MarinCRO]

Contact with Fanatec technical support(use the red support chat button)they will tell you what to do.

i am and they said that they must testing the wheel and i must wait 3-4days before they see what is really problem.. i just wanted to ask community because community is best technical support

 

[andrewhake]

i am and they said that they must testing the wheel and i must wait 3-4days before they see what is really problem.. i just wanted to ask community because community is best technical support

Definitely not normal at all, it seems like it is making a hard click every time it passes the center? Never experienced this with my CSL Elite. You say this does this even when you aren't in a game? So if you just power on the wheel it goes through it's startup routine and if you move it across center you feel and hear that hard click sound?

 

[Litchi]

Just give it a try... And give some laps with the cars you drive mostly... I hope you like it...

I'm sorry but your setting doesn't suits to me at all. I feel almost no FF when I turn and vibration on rumbles are too much violent imo.
I find that my setting is more smooth.

 

[Mirror_man]

I'm sorry but your setting doesn't suits to me at all. I feel almost no FF when I turn and vibration on rumbles are too much violent imo.
I find that my setting is more smooth.

Try decreasing FEI to 50

 

[MarinCRO]

Definitely not normal at all, it seems like it is making a hard click every time it passes the center? Never experienced this with my CSL Elite. You say this does this even when you aren't in a game? So if you just power on the wheel it goes through it's startup routine and if you move it across center you feel and hear that hard click sound?

exactly that but it is strange when i´m not in game then wheel does that only on drift mode -5,-4,-3,-2,-1, +2, +3, +4, +5...... drift off and 1 it is ok (only when not in game) and when i play PC2, AC, ETS2, Dirt Rally, Dirt 4... Wheel does that click or whatever it is always....

 

[Mirror_man]

So I just noticed I need the ClubSport USB Adapter™, sold separately of course, and which only costs €24.99 (excluding shipping).

Why do I have to pay to calibrate my miscalibrated pedals?

???? The setup and calibration is done with the pedals connected to the CSL main block... and CSL connected to PC!!! Not just the pedals!!!

 

[4everdelayed]

???? The setup and calibration is done with the pedals connected to the CSL main block... and CSL connected to PC!!! Not just the pedals!!!

I didn't see any tuning options for the pedals when I connected the wheel base to the PC (the pedals were also connected to the wheel base).

The manual says I need to connect the pedals to the PC directly. See section 6.4 (on p.34) here: https://www.fanatec.com/download/CS...net&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=gtplanet

I could very well be misunderstanding something though

 

[Mirror_man]

I didn't see any tuning options for the pedals when I connected the wheel base to the PC (the pedals were also connected to the wheel base).

The manual says I need to connect the pedals to the PC directly. See section 6.4 (on p.34) here: https://www.fanatec.com/download/CS...net&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=gtplanet

I could very well be misunderstanding something though

That is if you have the Pedals only.. independent... and that is the manual just for the pedals.. that may be used as a unique stand up part...

The Driver, configurator/firmware uploaded and calibration Software/program and also the manual you should read.. it s not the one for the pedals, but for the whole system (Main block, rim and .. pedals...) Main Manual!! and the calibrations for the whole is made with the main block connected to Pc, and the pedals connected to the main block.. of course!!!

Let me add that.. with the last update (and even before) the Manula was a bit.. obsolete... becasue it lacked several changes on the setup and calibration procedures, so you wont find this info there!!

More... on the manual it refers that you are on Red Mode... but you should configure it with BLUE MODE ON (for usage on PS4)

 

[SeerreuS]

My wheel has no sensitivity after 310 update on pc. Asetto and PC recognize wheel but doesn't function properly. Windows controller allows me to test the sensitivity and my wheel goes to full lock in either direction barely moving the wheel in any direction. Any one having this problem on computer with the csl elite ps4? Peddles show up fine and are perfectly calibrated. Red mode is active and I'm using the usb on the MB I\O.

 

[BrainsBush]

My wheel has no sensitivity after 310 update on pc. Asetto and PC recognize wheel but doesn't function properly. Windows controller allows me to test the sensitivity and my wheel goes to full lock in either direction barely moving the wheel in any direction. Any one having this problem on computer with the csl elite ps4? Peddles show up fine and are perfectly calibrated. Red mode is active and I'm using the usb on the MB I\O.

Not sure if this helps? I read on some other forums when disabling Steam beta it solved their issues with the Fanatec wheel. And that also goes for other brand wheels. They were facing a variety of issues of one of them was the sensitity loss. SO if you're using Steam beta it is worth trying to disable it.

 

[BuckFly]

I have my CLS for almost a month... and only have seen it today!!! (I had the 293 version installed) ... Did you feel any changes of the behavior of the wheel?

MM, I do feel a lot of wobble on straightaways, and the wheel goes nuts sometimes off road, but I believe these were all previously reported.

Sorry EDIT - please keep in mind my results come from a different source - v2.5 wheel,base, McLaren GT3 wheel, and drive hub.

 

[Knukel]

Getting frustrated... I've calibrated my wheel numerous times on PC after firmware update, but it's center position just wont carry over to Ps4 so it's always couple degrees off! Doesn't sound much and for cars with 900 degree steering it isn't, but open wheelers are undrivable...
After calibration i can restart it on PC countless times always perfectly centered, but after connected to Ps4 it's center on PC is changed anywhere from -4 to +4 degrees. (Also could be perfectly centered)
I installed Live For Speed demo for PC, checked center position in Fanatec contol panel & had absolutely no issues there. I've tried using all USB ports both on console and pc.
Feels silly to contact Fanatec for such a small problem that occurs only on Ps4.

Driving position is F1'ish so mild offset is easy to feel and see.

 

[Mirror_man]

Getting frustrated... I've calibrated my wheel numerous times on PC after firmware update, but it's center position just wont carry over to Ps4 so it's always couple degrees off! Doesn't sound much and for cars with 900 degree steering it isn't, but open wheelers are undrivable...
After calibration i can restart it on PC countless times always perfectly centered, but after connected to Ps4 it's center on PC is changed anywhere from -4 to +4 degrees. (Also could be perfectly centered)
I installed Live For Speed demo for PC, checked center position in Fanatec contol panel & had absolutely no issues there. I've tried using all USB ports both on console and pc.
Feels silly to contact Fanatec for such a small problem that occurs only on Ps4.

Driving position is F1'ish so mild offset is easy to feel and see.

I presume that you.ve tried also the centering procedure that is the one you ve got to perform once you update the firmware. As listed on the manual...

 

[poumpoum]

Getting frustrated... I've calibrated my wheel numerous times on PC after firmware update, but it's center position just wont carry over to Ps4 so it's always couple degrees off! Doesn't sound much and for cars with 900 degree steering it isn't, but open wheelers are undrivable...
After calibration i can restart it on PC countless times always perfectly centered, but after connected to Ps4 it's center on PC is changed anywhere from -4 to +4 degrees. (Also could be perfectly centered)
I installed Live For Speed demo for PC, checked center position in Fanatec contol panel & had absolutely no issues there. I've tried using all USB ports both on console and pc.
Feels silly to contact Fanatec for such a small problem that occurs only on Ps4.

Driving position is F1'ish so mild offset is easy to feel and see.

How did you calibrate your wheel ? With the buttons on the wheel ? Or through your PC ?

 

[Mirror_man]

How did you calibrate your wheel ? With the buttons on the wheel ? Or through your PC ?

The centering is done manually with the wheel config option button...
Read the manual... as I did and probably all normal person does......
Ps: I hate lazy guys that skip the reading the manual basic procedure...

 

[Knukel]

I've done it at wheel update screen right after wheel restart with "CAL" text... From my understanding it's the correct way to calibrate & has shown best results... That's why i've reflashed it numerous times.
Also have tried to calibrate it in GT Sport, but then i need to repeat it every time i restart the game or wheel, and it's much more off center than after pc calibration.

 

[Mirror_man]

I've done it at wheel update screen right after wheel restart with "CAL" text... From my understanding it's the correct way to calibrate & that's why i've reflashed it numerous times.
Also tried to calibrate it in GT Sport, but then i need to repeat it every time i restart the game.

I see.

I've done it at wheel update screen right after wheel restart with "CAL" text... From my understanding it's the correct way to calibrate & has shown best results... That's why i've reflashed it numerous times.
Also have tried to calibrate it in GT Sport, but then i need to repeat it every time i restart the game or wheel, and it's much more off center than after pc calibration.

To do this CAL (Recenting) "thing" you don´t need to Reflash the Firmware... you may simply do that whenever you want by doing the right "steps" .. just 2 wheel button pushes.. as written on the manual (Item 7.1.3 on page 36)...

What is your SPR setting value?? I´ve read somewhere that it it was set on Zero/off that issue (centering loss) could happen...

If this issue keeps repeating contact Fanatec, either on the Fanatec dedicated forum: https://www.fanatec.com/forum/discu...net&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=gtplanet
or then the dedicated information/support area: https://www.fanatec.com/eu-en/infor...net&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=gtplanet
for this last one you have to fill a part with the series number from the wheel.. and probably other info from the equipment...

 

[Knukel]

What is your SPR setting value??

Didn't change any values while i sawed GT Sport - PC calibration screen trying to find the perfect center...
Wonder if i'm nitpicking and it's just margin of error with Ps4... When you have time could you (or any other) set GT Sport's red dot right in the middle while stand still, then visually check if your paddle shifters are equally lined with the wheel base's front panel.

P.S. For me, calibration in-game works like Thrustmasters' steering lock meaning it resets after restart or game change. PC calibrations has given me the best average results from game to game or platform to platform.

 

[Mirror_man]

Didn't change any values while i sawed GT Sport - PC calibration screen trying to get the perfect center.
Wonder if i'm nitpicking and it's just margin of error with Ps4... When you have time could you (or any other) set GT Sport's red dot right in the middle while stand still, then visually check if your paddle shifters are equally lined with the wheel base's front panel.

I´ve done that and it´s all ok... sometimes if feels like it´s not 100% aligned.. but that mostly is like nothing!! (if there is some misalignment... which I think there isnt!...)

Anyway on the manual there is this line about the "SPRING" PArameter: "Note: If SPR is set to low values or ‘OFF’ the CSL Elite Racing Wheel will not be able to move the attached steering wheel to correct centre position after calibration run."

 

[SeerreuS]

Didn't change any values while i sawed GT Sport - PC calibration screen trying to find the perfect center...
Wonder if i'm nitpicking and it's just margin of error with Ps4... When you have time could you (or any other) set GT Sport's red dot right in the middle while stand still, then visually check if your paddle shifters are equally lined with the wheel base's front panel.

P.S. For me, calibration in-game works like Thrustmasters' steering lock meaning it resets after restart or game change. PC calibrations has given me the best average results from game to game or platform to platform.

Mine has always been 1 degree to the right, barely off center. Others have said the same thing. Doesn't bother me and I have no driving issues from it.