Logitech DFGT suddenly loses FF?

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  1. Beau_Albert

    Beau_Albert World Champion

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    Hey guys
    Rarley but from time to time my DFGT out of nowhere completley cuts all FF but for some reason it attempts to recalibrate when it loses ff, and when it finishes the calibration it still remains without ff, it's becoming increasingly annoying and im sick of it happening in league races because eventually im going to cause a pile up which i almost managed in a Sierra league tonight. Help? All cords are in properly and the actual power cord is the only thing in that entire socket
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    Ad2mny Absentee Moderator / PS5 ACC Team Raceonoz Gold Member Super ROOZ

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    Maybe it is overheating. Do they have screws you can undo? Maybe it just needs a good dust out? I have one too so would be interested to know if you can sort it out.
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  3. Beau_Albert

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    I'll give it a shot at least
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    It is not ideal, but you could try reducing your FF strength etc
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    t_b_williams Tim Gold Member Super ROOZ

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    My wheel has lost all input form the wheel two times now in the last week or so. Never happened before. Pedals still work, have throttle and brake controll, but no steering input. The GT light went out as well. Unplugged and plugged back in the usb cord and was all good. Might have to look at opening mine and giving it a dust out as well.
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    You guys running straight into the PS3 or through USB hubs?
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    Clevohead Taswegian Ambassador Team Raceonoz

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    The reason I ask is that unpowered USB Hubs tend to cause issue with the wheel recognising the data from the PS3, and can dupe it into thinking the PS3 has re-booted. I had the same issue a year or two back, and ran the wheel straight off the PS3 without an issue since.
  8. Beau_Albert

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    Straight to PS3 :(
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    t_b_williams Tim Gold Member Super ROOZ

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    I run through a hub made for the PS3. Haven't had the issue again though. Touch wood
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    So did ya's crack it open for a look see?
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    t_b_williams Tim Gold Member Super ROOZ

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    I haven't. If my issue comes back I might do.
  12. Beau_Albert

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    Yap, i just gave it all a cleaning, i noticed a gear thingy ( Yes this is as far as i go with engineering lol ) was really loose though, i tightened it, but not a clue what it's changed lol, feels the same
  13. Peter Wise

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    I have never had this issue with mine but I have had it open for a look see. Found that u can hard mount it fairly easily as well.
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    t_b_williams Tim Gold Member Super ROOZ

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    oohh. Do tell.
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    Ad2mny Absentee Moderator / PS5 ACC Team Raceonoz Gold Member Super ROOZ

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    Was it dusty in there?
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    Yeah, wires had little bits of it everywhere, reccomend you check yours out too, but wasnt enough in MY opinion to cause a problemo
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    I have a pic of it somewhere @t_b_williams. I will post it tomorrow for you
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  18. Peter Wise

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    Heres a pic on how to hard mount your DFGT. Once you pull it apart you need to remove the plastic clamps that currently hold it in place. Drill a small pilot hole where shown on the pic through your dfgt and your current mount for your wheel. Then you can remove the metal tabs and make the hole bigger as they take a 4mm bolt.
    [​IMG]
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