Fanatec CSR Firmware New Problem

[LamboLP700-4]

I was updating the firmware on my CSR (non-elite) to 750 and the bootloader crashed after the second stage, and then the wheel was pretty much bricked. I tried older firmware and the latest I could find which are 737 and 750 respectively, and retried over and over but it still won't go through.

The initial problem I was getting after the failed flash was that it got stuck while "resetting Fanatec as commport" then I re-selected all the PW files and then it got to the "flashing" stage, but then shortly after it would get stuck and then give "-ERROR 2-" and it's been doing that ever since. I was updating the firmware because my gearshift's first and second gears were somehow routed to the A and Left Paddle of the CSR and no other gears worked even after I re-calibrated them.

Would appreciate some help and insight so I can start playing Forza Horizon. Thanks.

 

[ninjajimmy]

What driver were you using to update to 750? You need to use driver 140 which can be found here:

http://us.fanatec.com/RacingWheels?product_id=157

You will also find firmware 706 and 750B as well.

 

[LamboLP700-4]

What driver were you using to update to 750? You need to use driver 140 which can be found here:

http://us.fanatec.com/RacingWheels?product_id=157

You will also find firmware 706 and 750B as well.

Trying to install 706 with 115 drivers, farthest I've gotten is flash phase 2, and it still gets stuck at resetting as commport...

 

[Dumpy]

In case you haven't already, eliminate all other variables. Make sure you remove everything and reboot. Turn off any antivirus and any other background programs. Then try to flash the firmware.

 

[LamboLP700-4]

In case you haven't already, eliminate all other variables. Make sure you remove everything and reboot. Turn off any antivirus and any other background programs. Then try to flash the firmware.

tried everything, still getting "ERROR 2" when attempting to flash.

 

[mrbasher]

Are you by chance anywhere near Seattle, WA?

I have the programmer necessary to flash the wheel.

 

[bumer]

What windows are you using and is it 32 or 64bit?

 

[LamboLP700-4]

Are you by chance anywhere near Seattle, WA?

I have the programmer necessary to flash the wheel.

I live near Houston, TX.

What windows are you using and is it 32 or 64bit?

I'm using 64 bit Windows 7.

 

[bumer]

I'm using 64 bit Windows 7.

OK! Then I don't know. I just read that it showed "error 2" for someone else too, but he was using 64bit win8 and if he put it in win7 compatibility mode, then it worked as it should.

 

[Dumpy]

Try to "Run as administrator" on the firmware loader.

 

[LamboLP700-4]

Fixed the firmware problem by installing/flashing a firmware given to me by Fanatec customer service, now the gear shift won't calibrate. The wheel simply won't go into the calibration mode (where you press the small tuning button and the forward/start button together)

 

[CharlieGould94]

I have the same problem as you had (in terms of the firmware issue). Is it possible that you could send me the files that fanatec gave you? Ive p'med you my email address.

Also I dont know about the calibration though. From what Ive heard gear calibration issues can be a physical issue with wires though. Does Your sequential shifter work?

 

[Wolfiusa]

Fixed the firmware problem by installing/flashing a firmware given to me by Fanatec customer service, now the gear shift won't calibrate. The wheel simply won't go into the calibration mode (where you press the small tuning button and the forward/start button together)

How long does this flashing take? I had the same problem. updating the driver fixed the commport issue. now it says flashing and doesn't seem to end.

 

[IMPORTEKNIKAICR]

It finally worked! After days of multiple attempts, I was finally able to update the firmware and drivers of my aging Fanatec CSR Elite! I have been hunting around online for any available leads, but have been unsuccessful. I resorted to trying various combinations of steps, firmwares and drivers and this is what worked for me! Of course I had to share my results because I know the struggle and this GTPlanet link was the first result when searching for "fanatec error 2". So, this is what worked for me. I hope this leads to success for some/all of you.

Firstly, here is the link to where I found the firmware and drivers:
https://fanatec.com/us-en/racing-wh...net&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=gtplanet

Fanatec CSR Elite Firmware Instructions

Date: 05/09/2020
Windows 10 Pro
Version: 1909
OS Build: 18363.815
Fanatec Driver: v261
Fanatec Firmware: 757

Step 1: Plug in Fanatec CSR Elite USB. I plugged mine directly into a USB 3.0 hub.
Step 2: Turn on Fanatec CSR Elite. Allow Windows to setup the device.
Step 3: Turn off Fantec CSR Elite.
Step 4: Update Fanatec Driver (v261).
Step 5: Restart PC.
Step 6: Open Firmware 757 Folder (CSRE-757-Win10) > CSRE 757 Win10 > FanatecFwUpdater_v2.4 > 64bit > Right-click "FantatecWheelFimwareUpdater64" application > Properties > Compatibility > Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows 7 > Apply > OK.
Step 7: Run "FantatecWheelFimwareUpdater64" as Administrator.
Step 8. Follow the updater's instructions step by step.

Good Luck! Happy Racing!

 

[bigjo789]

I Cannot for the life of me get the driver software to install , still stuck on bootloader resetting . i did the following

• Reset multiple times driver
• Followed every single step you said
• Disable antivirus
• have a different date
• restart computer
• unplug replug usb , and on different usb ports
• uninstall reinstall everything a couple of times

The thing simply doesnt work for me , what to do ?