Fanatec GT3RS V2 Clubsport pedal problem

[Deadpool]

I just purchased this setup on ebay and tested it last night. For the first hour everything was fine, no issues at all playing GT5. But then the stearing/pedals went dead, and not just dead, the FF turned the wheel to full lock to the right, all buttons were unresponsive.

EDIT: Forgot to mention, when I reset the wheel it work perfect for about 2-3 laps before failing.

Here is a similar issue, but mine doesn't show 888, and mine turns to the right.


Any ideas what the problem might be? I also noticed that GT5 would glitch a bit right before the wheel would die. By glitch I mean that the steering wheel of the car in game (using cockpit view) would flicker and there would be a subtle sound that accompanied the glitch. This would happen a few times right before the wheel failed.

 

[Silver-Sylph]

Odd i have the same exact setup with no problems.

 

[Deadpool]

Odd i have the same exact setup with no problems.

Friend of mine has the same setup as well, and he's never had this issue. I contacted the ebay seller to let him know there might be a issue. If it's hardware that needs repaired I'll just get him to refund it.

 

[bobster0070]

Dont know if this is guna help but ive just had a similar problem and found it to be my usb hub has failed. Plugged directly into port 1 one on the ps3 and is now working fine again!

💡 Also if anyone using the Clubsport pedals wants to reduce the throttle/gas throw ive found an easy way that costs nothing to reduce throw by 50%. Its soooo much better now If i get any response ill post a description on how to do!!

 

[Deadpool]

Dont know if this is guna help but ive just had a similar problem and found it to be my usb hub has failed. Plugged directly into port 1 one on the ps3 and is now working fine again!

💡 Also if anyone using the Clubsport pedals wants to reduce the throttle/gas throw ive found an easy way that costs nothing to reduce throw by 50%. Its soooo much better now If i get any response ill post a description on how to do!!

I don't think it's the USB port as it works fine with my DFGT. But I'll test it using the other port.

 

[bobster0070]

I was using a separate usb hub, the gt3 wheel probably requires more info through the usb than your old wheel as i have an old logitech too, but never had any probs with the usb hub with 4 devises running off it.

Hope it works for you, mines never felt so precise, and ive used it like that for almost 1 year now

 

[Deadpool]

I tested it again last night at the Ring. I switched the USB port and also reset the system, this looks to have done the trick. Drove for 2hrs with no issues, it may have been the USB port or it may have been GT5 bugging out from the PS3 being on all week, not sure.

 

[bobster0070]

I tested it again last night at the Ring. I switched the USB port and also reset the system, this looks to have done the trick. Drove for 2hrs with no issues, it may have been the USB port or it may have been GT5 bugging out from the PS3 being on all week, not sure.

Glad you got it sorted

 

[Deadpool]

Problem is back and not always the same. Sometimes the wheel loses connection to the PS3 (still has power) and the wheel has free motion, and other times the wheel goes into full lock and stays there.

 

[Deadpool]

I've done some reading and found a thread with a idea I will try tomorrow.

"Ok I should mention (If anyone else is having the same problem), I fixed this with a length of old speaker wire. One wire is connected to the bottom of the wheel, held in place with one of the screws that holds the wheel to the mount. the other piece is taped to the side of the CSPs. Both sides are then taped onto the back of my computer case. Have not had the issue once since doing this."

 

[Deadpool]

Another point to add. I get the problem after 1.5hrs of use. Possible overheating issue?

If its overheating, that's ridiculous. I use to run my DFGT for 24hrs straight (group enduro). Not being able to run longer than a hour is just absurd.

 

[mrbasher]

Try pointing a small fan at one of the vents on top of the wheel and see if it helps. If it does, you've found the cause of your issue.

Someone from Fanatec is viewing this thread right now, maybe they will post something to help you.

 

[Deadpool]

Try pointing a small fan at one of the vents on top of the wheel and see if it helps. If it does, you've found the cause of your issue.

Someone from Fanatec is viewing this thread right now, maybe they will post something to help you.

Great to hear they follow these threads. I'm going to video tape the problem possibly tonight.

 

[wprpalmeida]

I had a very similar issue with my setup and did everything these guys pointed out, to no avail. Then I realized: my ceiling fan interferes with my wheel. As my cockpit sits right beneath it, I always played with it on (I live in Brazil, and even
in the winter we're sweating buckets) and the thing gave me random disconnects, full locks, etc. Since I stopped using it (about 4 months) I've had ZERO problems, when it usually happened at least twice a session.

So be on the lookout for anything (it probably contains an electrical motor) near your wheel that could induce a mildly strong EM field. fanatec wheels are VERY sensitive about static charges.

 

[Deadpool]

I had a very similar issue with my setup and did everything these guys pointed out, to no avail. Then I realized: my ceiling fan interferes with my wheel. As my cockpit sits right beneath it, I always played with it on (I live in Brazil, and even
in the winter we're sweating buckets) and the thing gave me random disconnects, full locks, etc. Since I stopped using it (about 4 months) I've had ZERO problems, when it usually happened at least twice a session.

So be on the lookout for anything (it probably contains an electrical motor) near your wheel that could induce a mildly strong EM field. fanatec wheels are VERY sensitive about static charges.

No fans here, can't think of anything with a motor either. I use USB surround headphones while playing.

Thing is, my disconnects don't show up until after 1hr, so I doubt it's static which would happen at any point.

I'm going to try setting it up to run the fan at all times, might help keep it cool.

 

[Deadpool]

Just confirmed that my firmware is 669. Should I upgrade it? My friend has the same wheel/firmware with no issues at all.

 

[Publicsafety]

Sounds like you got a faulty whel :/ , maybe try contacting Fanatec to see if they could help identify the problem. Have the serial number when you tell them your situation.

 

[Deadpool]

Few more points to add.

My settings:

Sen:900
FF:100
Drift:0
Shock:0

In GT5 I have FF set to 10.

Another thing, I was reading that you should keep the power cable away from the others as it may cause interference. Mine was wrapped with the others on the playseat column. I'll try routing the power cable to its own area.

I also grabbed a new USB cable to rule it out.

 

[Deadpool]

K went back to the Ring. Started driving at Indy at 2:40pm. Around 4:30pm at the Ring it failed, basically the wheel lost connection to the PS3 (red light went out) but the buttons on the wheel worked so it was in PC mode. Reset wheel, 20sec later the car goes into full lock with gas at WOT. Wheel still has red light on but all buttons are dead, as if connection was lost. Reset wheel again and did 3 laps at Ring with no more issues.

Right now of I touch the black vent on the right, it starts to hurt after 10sec.

 

[Deadpool]

After letting it sit for min I looked under the wheel to check the fan and it was off. The wheel was still really warm, so the fan should still be on right?

I thought with firmware 669 the fan is set to always be on. Also, when I do the firmware check by holding the wheel after turning on, it doesn't show me "on/off" for the fans as some say. Sometimes it shows the firmware and then nothing, other times it won't stop showing the firmware in which case I have to turn the wheel off again.

 

[JogoAsobi]

Right now of I touch the black vent on the right, it starts to hurt after 10sec.

Thats hot, have you tried removing the top case and verifying that the two internal fans are working? There is a small exhaust fan right below the right case vent when you are facing the wheel. There is a larger main cooling fan down lower in the case.

 

[Speed XII]

Fanatec Porsche wheels (most notably GT3 RS) can't handle max ffb for more than 1h due to insufficient cooling. I had many disconnections back when I used ffb set at 10. I could drive for ~1h and then the wheel would frantically lose connection to PS3 and then after reset I would lose connection in 5 minute intervals (the pedals would go dead and the wheel would go into full lock and sometimes the wheel would go dead but without full lock). At first everyone here told me that it's a static electricity problem, and that grounding my rig would solve the problem but that wasn't the case.

Just lower the ffb and the problem will be gone, I use ffb at 1 now and I never had any disconnections since then (over 10 months)


You should read through this and this, it will give you some insight.

 

[Deadpool]

Fanatec Porsche wheels (most notably GT3 RS) can't handle max ffb for more than 1h due to insufficient cooling. I had many disconnections back when I used ffb set at 10. I could drive for ~1h and then the wheel would frantically lose connection to PS3 and then after reset I would lose connection in 5 minute intervals (the pedals would go dead and the wheel would go into full lock and sometimes the wheel would go dead but without full lock). At first everyone here told me that it's a static electricity problem, and that grounding my rig would solve the problem but that wasn't the case.

Just lower the ffb and the problem will be gone, I use ffb at 1 now and I never had any disconnections since then (over 10 months)

PS. Here's the thread.

FFB at 1 is really really low though . My friend is running his at 10 with the wheel set at 100 and no issues. I'll try running it lower, but it's crazy that it can't handle it.

 

[Speed XII]

Still, ffb at 1 has more/similar resistance than your average power steering car.
But yeah, it's shocking that GT3 RS can't handle continous full ffb for longer than 1h but they did mention that in the manual.

 

[Deadpool]

Still, ffb at 1 has more/similar resistance than your average power steering car.
But yeah, it's shocking that GT3 RS can't handle continous full ffb for longer than 1h but they did mention that in the manual.

What's annoying is that there is no mention if it on their site. That and I know a few people with the same wheel and it doesn't disconnect.

 

[Deadpool]

Just had my 2nd league race ruined because of this garbage wheel. We run hour long races, and with practice laps/qualy you end up nearing 2hrs. The wheel shut off on the final lap after 1hr........final lap.

I ran full FF for the first 30 laps, then the remaining 5 laps I was worried it would fail, so I dialed it back to 50 on the wheel. The lack of FF is awful to be honest. But even then it died on me. Another guy in our league said his FF started to die at the end, but at least his wheel didn't shut off. Seriously...... why does it shut off?? Whoever it is at Fanatec that thought having a wheel only run for 1hr was a good idea..... obviously has no clue about this market. There were a number of guys in our league thinking of moving to Fanatec, but none of them will touch one now, just not worth the hassle.

I can't think of anything else to fix this. I looked under the wheel after resetting it, and the exhaust fan had turned off, I thought it was supposed to stay on the entire time? Any thoughts on this?

I really want to keep this wheel. Aside from my angry rant, the wheel is incredible when it's working, but if you can't finish a race with it, then what's the point?

 

[Deadpool]

This just keeps getting better and better.

I updated to firmware 750b to see if it would help resolve my issues......... and now the wheel is completely dead. It goes crazy on start up, won't go into PS3 mode, then starts randomly turning left/right on it's own sometimes slow and others really fast.

Seriously?? Why do these wheels have so many problems??

 

[JogoAsobi]

This just keeps getting better and better.

I updated to firmware 750b to see if it would help resolve my issues......... and now the wheel is completely dead. It goes crazy on start up, won't go into PS3 mode, then starts randomly turning left/right on it's own sometimes slow and others really fast.

Seriously?? Why do these wheels have so many problems??

Dude, you bought it on ebay.
It the wild card variable in your circumstance.
Not sticking up for Fanatec here as in fanboism.
Had you bought it straight from them with these problems, I'd say rant away.
Contact Fanatec tech support with the SN#, they should be able to tell you how old it is.
Better yet, ask the ebay seller for the Fanatec sales invoice, they will require that for warranty service.

 

[Caz]

Seriously?? Why do these wheels have so many problems??

This answers your question

I just purchased this setup on ebay

Your anger and dissapointment is understood, but it is of no fault of fanatec that this product is not working.

Have you tried going thru.the proper channels to getting it repaired? I.E contacting fanatec customer support? What was there response?

 

[Deadpool]

This answers your question

Your anger and dissapointment is understood, but it is of no fault of fanatec that this product is not working.

Have you tried going thru.the proper channels to getting it repaired? I.E contacting fanatec customer support? What was there response?

The eBay part isn't really relevant. Why? Because I've seen maybe 10-15 people on this forum alone with the same exact problem. This points to a hardware issue. There are even more on numerous other forums.

I've even seen posts by Fanatec trying to blame the PS3 slim for the issue.

I have three friends, who all bought there's new. 1 has no problems at all. 1 had huge connection issues and said goodbye to fanatec due to poor/non existent customer service. The third just got his last week and is having overheating issues. 40min into a 1hr race his FF died completely, it came back 20min after the race when it had cooled down.

Looking at all the threads on overheating issues, it's clear there is a problem with the wheel design, or poor quality control. Telling us the wheel isn't meant to be driven more than a hour is a cop out and not a acceptable answer. The wheel has a design flaw and they need to admit it.

I could return this right now, get my money back from PayPal. But I wouldn't buy another fanatec wheel, because it looks like its a roll of the dice.